Attachment_2_-_SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

For

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bomb Suits

1 August 2017

1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this project is to provide Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel equipment for the protection from the effects of an explosive event in the conduct of regular duties both during installation and civil response and contingency operational missions. EOD teams respond to incidents both on and off installations that may result in a number of different courses of action taken to minimize or eliminate hazards encountered through the accidental or intentional use of both military and civilian explosive items. The bomb suit is a tool used to protect EOD operators during approach, while on-site, and during departure of the hazard area of an EOD operation.

2.0 Product Requirement

2.1 Provide a bomb suit ensemble (helmet, suit, and accessories) that meets the following minimum criteria, the requirements as outlined in NIJ Standard 0117.01 Public Safety Bomb Suit, dated April 2016 and verified by 3rd party testing.

2.1.1 Fragmentation protection that meets standards of protection defined in NIJ

Standard 0117.01.

2.1.2 Outer shell that is flame resistant, including in high wear areas of the suit. Flame resistant properties shall be in accordance with ASTM Standard D6413-99, 1999, “Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test),” ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 1999, DOI: 10.1520/D6413-99, www.astm.org.

2.1.3 Suit and helmet available in military green and tan colors

2.1.4 Helmet (with or without additional components) compatible with the standard M50 military filtered air mask and supplied-air respirators.

2.1.5 Helmet visor must resist fogging in operational environments defined in NIJ

2.1.6 Helmet must be equipped to cycle air from outside of the helmet

2.1.7 Integrated cooling system that does not further limit the mobility of the user or decrease the protective properties of the overall ensemble

2.1.8 Ensemble donning (including add-on components) within 5 minutes defined in NIJ

2.1.9 Emergency ensemble doffing (including add-on components) within 1 minute defined in NIJ Standard 0117.01.

2.1.10 Integrated adjustable lights on helmet in white, red, and blue

2.1.11 Push-To-Talk and voice emitter functions compatible with current dismounted tactical radio systems including integrated hearing that protects from exposure to elevated sounds

2.1.12 Use standard batteries in the suit and/or helmet such as AA, C, or BB-2590 and provide at least 2 hours of operational time

2.1.13 Available suit sizing for all Air Force EOD Airmen who meet height qualifications (5'2" to 6'8")

2.1.14 Provisions for the attachment of load carrying pouches to thighs, chest, and arms

2.1.15 Weigh less than legacy Air Force EOD bomb suits (70lbs)

2.1.16 Provide remote control and monitoring of power, air circulation, volume, and lighting and well as monitoring of battery levels with icons and text for user readability

2.1.17 Helmet will have one overall size with adjustable liner for different head sizes and a retention system that secures the helmet when the head is moved in any direction defined in NIJ Standard 0117.01.

2.2 Vendor must provide printed and digital manuals with operational and care/maintenance instructions. All suits will be shipped to the EOD Equipment Maintenance Facility at Hill AFB, UT for inspection and further distribution.

2.3 Must come with a minimum seven-year shelf-life with detailed rationale as to how the shelf life is determined and criteria for the extension of the initial seven year shelf life.

2.4 Vendor must be able to provide ensemble maintenance/repair guidance within one week of notification of any malfunction.

3.0 Target Audience

The target audience for this piece of equipment is Air Force Civil Engineer EOD Operators.

4.0 Desired Goals

To field a reliable piece of equipment that will be used to protect life and limb of Air Force Civil Engineer EOD Operators.