Post Solicitation Question.docx

This document provides details for a federal solicitation seeking a new modular and scalable hand wear protection system for extreme cold weather operating environments. The solicitation will result in multiple ID/IQ firm-fixed price contracts awarded by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground. Key requirements for the cold weather glove system include environmental protection from 40°F to -60°F, flame resistance, hand dexterity to allow writing and operating equipment down to -20°F, capacitive touchscreen compatibility to -40°F, durability for 270 to 365 days of use, quick donning and doffing in under 8 seconds, moisture vapor transmission over 7.0 to 10.0 grams per hour, and sizing from XX-Small to XX-Large. Proposals are due 30 days after release of the solicitation numbered W911QY-19-R-0026. Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management to be eligible for award. The contracting specialist is Trisha Scott and questions may be directed to her email provided.