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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center for the Battlefield Airmen Rapid Refresh and Replenishment System (BARS) program. The BARS program aims to standardize, order, and maintain inventory of individual issue equipment for specialized operators, including Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Guardian Angel (GA) personnel.

The government is seeking brand name or equivalent equipment items, with assigned National Stock Numbers (NSNs), to replenish and maintain inventory at the BARS Distribution Center Warehouse. Specific product categories include survival and navigation gear such as entrenching tools, sleeping bags, mats, cookware, field saws, compasses, and related accessories. Key requirements are provided for each product, including technical specifications, size/weight, performance, and other salient characteristics. The government is interested in equipment that is compliant with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment as applicable. Offerors are requested to provide pricing, availability, and other relevant details for the listed products.

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Product CategoryItem DescriptionManufacturer NameManufacturer Part NumberRequired CharacteristicsProposed Product (Link can be included)Capability, Product Information, & SpecificationsNational Stock Number (NSN)QuantityUnit of IssuePrice Per Unit (PPU)Total PriceCommercial (Y/N)Buy American Act Compliant (Y/N)Berry Amendment Compliant if applicable (Y/N)Attached Picture, Brochure, etc.. (Y/N)
Survival/NavigationE-TOOLGLOCKET17070REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS: Metal entrenching tool with a folding handle that locks in full extension mode. Should weigh less than 700 grams and have a handle that stores a saw. Color should be matte black. Warranty preferred.100EA
Survival/NavigationSLEEP SYSTEM - SLEEPING BAG LINERSNUGPAK92090REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS: One part of a six piece integrated and adaptable sleep system. Needs to be less than 422 grams and pack down to less than 6.5 x 4.5 in. Needs to increase the heat inside your bag by at least 25 degrees.130EA
Survival/NavigationSLEEP SYSTEM - SLEEPING MAT AIRTHERMA-A-REST13221REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS: A four season inflatable sleeping pad with internal insulation. Needs to come with easy peel and stick patch set. Needs to have an R-value of at least 7.3, weigh about 1lb and have a packed dimension of 11 x 5in. Ideally it is not brightly colored.130EA
Survival/NavigationSLEEP SYSTEM - SLEEPING MAT FOAMTHERMA-A-REST13267REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS: A closed cell foam shaped to maximize comfort that folds up into a tight no airgap piece. Ideally it is not brightly colored. It needs to be long enough to keep the average user's body from touching the ground.130EA
Survival/NavigationSLEEP SYSTEM - SLEEP QUILTBIG AGNESBAGZ28X-GRA-ONESIZEREQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS: One part of a six-piece integrated and adaptable sleep system. Needs to pack down to less than 4.9 Liters and have a lower temperature rating of at least 35 deg Fahrenheit. Needs to be a quilt design that lashes to a sleeping pad in order to maximize the down insulation volume being carried. Needs to contain insulation that has been treated to remain dry with a nylon silk like shell. Needs to come with an ultra-light silk like nylon stuff sack.250EA
Survival/NavigationCOOKWARE - BOTTLE CUPSNOWPEAKSCS-005TREQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS: Stainless steel cup for living in the field that acts as a cup and a pot and holds 24 fluid ounces. Needs to be designed to slip on to the bottom of a 1-liter Nalgene bottle. Needs to be non-insulated to allow for cooking over an open flame with a low heat transfer collapsible handle.130EA
Survival/NavigationSLEEP SYSTEM - SLEEPING BAGBIG AGNESBAG00EW-ONECOL-REGZIPREQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS: One part of a six-piece integrated and adaptable sleep system. Needs to have a compressed volume when packed down that is less than 5.4 Liters and an overall weight of less than 745 grams. Needs to have a lower temperature rating at least 18 deg Fahrenheit in accordance with EN13537 Temperature Rating. Needs to have baffles to increase insulation volume. Needs to contain insulation that has been treated to remain dry with a nylon silk like shell. Needs to come with an ultra-light silk like nylon stuff sack.250EA
Survival/NavigationFIELD SAWSILKY754-36REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS: A saw designed to quickly process firewood or create shelters in a field/survival/rescue situation. Needs to be dark treated and colored blade and subdued colored handle. Needs to fold and reduce packing size and protect blade teeth. Teeth need to be hardened for sharpness longevity and use a crosscut, slant cut, and rip cut for efficient use. Needs a 6.5 to 5.5 teeth per inch and needs to have a 360mm curved blade.130EA
Survival/NavigationSLEEP SYSTEM - SLEEP BIVYSNUGPAK92860REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS: A water proof single person cocoon shelter bivy sac that integrates with sleep system. Needs to be able to use with or without a pole and be fully seam taped. Needs to offer full water proofing or vented mesh bug net at head. Needs to have a packed weight of less than 16 oz and packed size of less than 12.5in x 4in. Needs to come in black, grey or olive green.121EA
Survival/NavigationTactical - Holster Quick Locking System KitSafariland Government SalesQUICK-KIT3-55REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS: A quick connect/disconnect system designed to attach to a variety of pistol holsters and belts. Needs to have a very secure but easy to actuate connection design.120EA
Survival/NavigationSHARPENER -KNIFEJENSEN029CREQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS: Small, lightweight and easy to use knife sharpener with coarse and fine grind. Needs to have a diamond file for odd, shaped blades or serrations. Needs to be designed to hold with one hand and fit into the small pocket on the front of field uniform at thigh.220EA
Survival/NavigationCompass - Lensatic (Tritium Compass 3H - Northern Hemisphere - OD)Cammenga3HGVTREQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS: Military grade compass with tritium micro lights that last up to 12yrs. Needs to be shockproof, waterproof, and sand proof with an accuracy w/in 40mils. Needs to be able to operate from -50 to 150deg F. Non-liquid filled needle housing with a induction damping ring to steady the needle. Needs a sighting window for shooting azimuths.50EA

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