Attachment 2 - Salient Characteristic (Updated).pdf
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- 57th Multi-spectral Camouflage
- Solicitation number
- FA568225Q2013
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Department of the Air Force
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The document is a Salient Characteristics specification for a Full Spectrum Camouflage contract opportunity for the U.S. Air Force. The requirement covers multiple camouflage equipment lines with advanced multispectral protection capabilities, including Ultra-lightweight Camouflage Net Systems, Sniper/Observer/Recon ponchos, and Personal Camouflage suits. These items are designed to provide comprehensive concealment across visual, near-infrared, shortwave infrared, thermal, and radar spectrums, with specifications including reversible desert/woodland patterns, fire retardant/water repellent materials, and lightweight designs (under 3-5 lbs). Each item must match camouflage patterns used by US Special Operations Forces and provide protection from UV (0.2 μM) to Radar (2-96GHz) frequencies.
The solicitation includes multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) with varying unit quantities: CLIN 0001 covers 24 Ultra-lightweight Camouflage Net Systems, CLIN 0002 includes 10 Sniper/Observer/Recon ponchos, and CLIN 0003 consists of 20 Personal Camouflage suits. Additional CLINs (1001-1017) provide similar equipment with slightly different quantities. All items share common characteristics such as operator repairability, modularity, non-reflective appearance, quick access to equipment, and optional balaclava/face shroud with detection protection. The contract emphasizes adaptability for military operations across diverse environmental conditions.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Q-A 57th Multispectral Camouflage.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 1 - Clause Provision Set.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Salient Characteristic.pdf | ||
| FA568225Q2013 - 57th Multi-spectral Camouflage (Updated).pdf |
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Full Spectrum Camouflage
Salient Characteristics
All pieces of equipment should provide full spectrum protection from as low as UV (0.2 μM) to TIR (12 μM) and as high as Radar (2-96GHz) in order to protect the individual and equipment against known threats during military operations.
CLIN 0001 Ultra-lightweight Camouflage Net System (24 units)
-Reversible (Desert/woodland), all-weather, multispectral, modular camouflage system
-Provides visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, thermal, and radar signature concealment
-Operator repairable, maintainable
-Fire retardant/water repellent
-Camouflage pattern equivalent to those in use by US Special Operations Forces (request sample of pattern for evaluation criteria)
CLIN 0002 Sniper/Observer/Recon poncho (10 units)
-Reversible poncho-style garment (lightwood/desert)
-lightweight (less than 3lbs), modular
-Fire retardant/water repellent
-Provides visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, and thermal detection protection
CLIN 0003 Personal Camouflage suit (20 units)
-Reversible (lightwood/desert)
-Provides visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, and thermal detection protection
-Fire retardant, water repellent
- Non-reflective/natural look in all conditions
- Quick access to first-line equipment and magazines/ammunition
- Balaclava or face shroud that also provides visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, and thermal detection protection
-Weight less than 5lbs
CLIN 1001 through 1006 Ultra-lightweight Camouflage Net System (12 units)
-Reversible (Desert/woodland), all-weather, multispectral, modular camouflage system (12 units)
-Provides visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, thermal, and radar signature concealment
-Operator repairable, maintainable
-Fire retardant/water repellent
CLIN 1007 through 1011 Sniper/Observer/Recon poncho (5 units)
-Reversible poncho-style garment (lightwood/desert) (5 units)
-lightweight (less than 3lbs), modular
-Fire retardant/water repellent
-Provides visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, and thermal detection protection
- Non-reflective/natural look in all conditions
- Balaclava or face shroud that also provides visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, and thermal detection protection
CLIN 1012 through 1017 Personal Camouflage suit (10 units)
-Reversible (lightwood/desert) (10 units)
-Provides visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, and thermal detection protection
- Non-reflective/natural look in all conditions
- Quick access to first-line equipment and magazines/ammunition
- Balaclava or face shroud that also provides visual, Near IR, Shortwave IR, and thermal detection protection
-Fire retardant, water repellent
-Weight less than 5lbs
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