MFT 24-150 - Sources Sought SoN.pdf

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MFT 24-150 - Protective Feminine Support Equipment
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FA442724QZ070
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This document is a Sources Sought Notice for protective feminine support equipment required by the 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES) at Travis Air Force Base. The equipment must be free from BPAs, PFAs, and PFOAs, and must ventilate the body, kill bacteria, and absorb moisture. Specific requirements include a high-support cooling bra, a padded high-impact sports bra, and cooling leggings. The contractor must also provide replacement inserts and a 12-month warranty. After the equipment is issued, members will be asked to complete anonymous surveys at 3, 6, and 12 months to assess any decline in feminine health issues. The required delivery time is 30 days after date of contract. This requirement is being issued under Solicitation Number FA442724QZ070 by the Department of the Air Force's Air Mobility Command.

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Statement of Need

For

60 AES/AEX

Description: The AES Unit requires the protective gear for female airmen that do not make them sick.

Currently, vaginal infections are prevalent in 37.6% of reproductive-aged women and military women have an increased risk for developing feminine health issues due to rigorous exercise and extreme temperatures. Members in the 60 AES who sought medical care for their symptoms were typically removed from flight duty for 7 days due to medications required for treatment.

The contractor shall provide the following:

1. Protective Feminine Support Equipment.

1.1 Free from BPAs, PFA,s and PFOA’s

1.2 Ventilate the body, kill bacteria, and absorb moisture

1.2.1 H2O absorbency test (AATCC 79)

1.2.2 AATCC100, AATCC 6538, ATCC 4352 compliant

1.2.3 ASTM D737 w/avg >125 including pad

1.3 High Support, cooling support bra

1.4 Padded, high impact, zipped sport bra

1.5 Cooling leggings

1.6 Replacement inserts

1.7 Brief x4

2. Submit surveys to ensure equipment shows decline in feminine health issue.

2.1 Once items are issued, we will request that members complete an anonymous survey targeted to women's health at multiple intervals (3 months, 6 months, 12 months).

3. Equipment warranty (12 months) must be included

4. Delivery 30 Days ADC

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