MASS_PRP_Synopsis_151222_(FINAL).pdf

The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Directorate of Procurement, on behalf of the US Natick Soldier Research and Development Center (US Army - NSRDEC) and Program Manager – SOF Survival, Support and Equipment Systems (PM-SOF SSES), Natick MA, has a requirement for a Maritime Assault Suit System (MASS).

This program is seeking surface dry suit variants: (1) MASS and (2) Lightweight MASS (L- MASS), each consisting of an over-garment with neck relief/ring, repair kit and user manual, which can be used as a combat suit in maritime, land, airborne, shipboard, and transitional environments of the US Navy. To keep the user comfortable, the MASS and L-MASS shall provide the greatest degree of water vapor management and must be durable enough for rugged field use. The MASS and L-MASS shall keep the operator dry in maritime and terrestrial extremes and all weather conditions without interfering with typical mission movements or compromising range of motion for activities including swimming, running, assault movements and weapons manipulation. Both versions must be lightweight, fit comfortably, and must be able to keep the operator dry while immersed in water without significant weight gain.

The neck ring, neck, and wrist gaskets shall be comfortable, shall not interfere with individual clothing or equipment, and shall be adequately protected from weather conditions and physical damage. The MASS and L-MASS must have front entry and relief zipper, integrated socks, non-fixed optional use internal suspender design, be easily accessible, and have shoulder, thigh, and calf pockets. The suits must be designed in a manner that reduces the effects of abrasion on key garment stress areas, be adequately quiet during typical mission movements with ease in donning and doffing. Face fabric must be capable of being dyed with a subdued color if specified by the Government.

The MASS shall have a standard operational life of at least three (3) years. The L-MASS shall have a standard operational life of at least one (1) year. Both must be repairable and the contractor shall be capable of providing repair services for components typically damaged by routine wear and tear.

This acquisition will utilize a full and open competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 315280, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Government intends to award a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract, issuing Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Delivery Orders to the offeror with the best value to the Government. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued under this synopsis and is tentatively scheduled for release in January 2016. The estimated minimum contract value is $25,000 and the estimated maximum contract value is $7,000,000.

Proposals shall be prepared in accordance with the mandatory, explicit, and detailed instructions contained in the RFP. Proposals will be evaluated and award made in accordance with the evaluation criteria in the RFP.

Offerors must be registered in the System For Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

Information on SAM may be obtained at http://www.sam.gov.

This synopsis shall not be construed as a RFP or an obligation on the part of the Government.

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