Request For Information Chemical Mask Systems.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION:

Joint Service General Protective Masks M50, M51, M53, and M53A1

1. PROGRAM: CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE (CBD) PRODUCT SUPPORT INTEGRATION DIRECTORATE (PSID)

2. SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ON PRODUCTION OF THE JOINT SERVICE GENERAL PROTECTIVE MASK FAMILY CONSISTING OF THE M50, M51, M53, AND M53A1

3. DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this RFI is for the United States Government (USG) to determine the potential industry capabilities to produce and provide spare components for the family of Joint Service General Protective Masks (JSGPM) consisting of the following mask systems:

4240-01-512-4434 - Medium 4240-01-512-4437 - Large Mask, Chemical – Biological, Joint Service General Purpose, Field M50

4240-01-512-4435 - Medium 4240-01-512-4436 - Large Mask, Chemical – Biological, Joint Service General Purpose, Combat Vehicle, M51

4240-01-646-2709 - Small 4240-01-646-2699 - Medium 4240-01-646-2625 - Large Mask, Chemical – Biological, Protective, M53A1, Right Canister Mount

4240-01-646-2646 - Small 4240-01-646-2637 – Medium 4240-01-646-2683 - Large Mask, Chemical – Biological, Protective, M53A1, Left Canister Mount

4820-01-528-9292 - Disk Valve 4240-01-529-1399 - Drink Tube, Internal 4240-01-529-0593 - Facepiece Assembly, Small 4240-01-529-0601 - Facepiece Assembly, Medium 4240-01-529-0602 - Facepiece Assembly, Large 8465-01-529-0599 - Carrier, Chem-Bio Mask 8465-01-529-1397 - Individual Equipment Carrier Bag 4240-01-539-3426 - Head Harness Assembly 4240-01-539-5593 - Coupling Half, Quick Disconnect 4720-01-528-9285 - Hose Assembly Joint Service General Purpose Mask Spares

4240-01-529-8324 - Chem-Bio Protective Hood, RH, Medium 4240-01-529-8329 - Chem-Bio Protective Hood, RH, Extra Small 4240-01-529-8330 - Chem-Bio Protective Hood, RH, Small Mask, Chemical – Biological, Protective Hood, M53A1, RH

4240-01-529-8328 - Chem-Bio Protective Hood, LH, Small 4240-01-529-8340 - Chem-Bio Protective Hood, LH, Large 4240-01-529-8345 - Chem-Bio Protective Hood, LH, Medium Mask, Chemical – Biological, Protective Hood, M53A1, LH

4240-01-660-5075 - Facepiece Assembly, RH, Small 4240-01-660-4232 - Facepiece Assembly, RH, Medium 4240-01-660-5084 - Facepiece Assembly, RH, Large Mask, Chemical – Biological, Facepiece Assembly, M53A1, RH

4240-01-660-3863 - Facepiece Assembly, LH, Medium 4240-01-660-4224 - Facepiece Assembly, LH, Large 4240-01-660-5077 - Facepiece Assembly, LH, Extra Small Mask, Chemical – Biological, Facepiece Assembly, M53A1, LH

4240-01-529-8360 - Nose cup, Large 4240-01-529-8366 - Nose cup, Medium 5120-01-615-6257 - Valve Cassette Assembly 4820-01-530-1000 - Inlet Disk Valve 4240-01-529-9194 - Deflector, Air 4240-01-529-8365 - Drink Tube, Internal M53 and M53A1 Spares

The M50 and M51 are lightweight, protective mask systems used to protect personnel against an actual or anticipated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) threat. The M50 is a general purpose mask system used to protect ground and shipboard personnel, while the M51 is used to protect combat vehicle personnel and allows them to interface with the combat vehicle through a hose and different communication accessories. The performance requirements for the M50 and M51 are listed in the performance specification EA-M-10003 (rev B), Attachment 001.

The M53A1 is a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) certified full-face piece Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) mask system used to protect Special Operation personnel against an actual or anticipated CBRN threat. The M53A1, with the general-purpose filter, is designed to provide 24 hours of continuous head, eye, and respiratory protection against Chemical and Biological agents, radiological particulates, and certain Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC) while improving overall mission performance of the operator. The M53A1, with the CBRN CF50 canister, provides continuous head, eye, and respiratory protection in accordance with (IAW) 42 CFR Part 84 and the NIOSH Statement of Standards for CBRN Tight-Fitting APR. M53A1 with a NIOSH-compliant blower and two CBRN CF50 canisters will provide continuous head, eye, and respiratory protection IAW 42 CFR Part 84 and the NIOSH Statement of Standards for CBRN Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR). The M53A1 will fulfill functional requirements for military tactical operations (inter-service or service-unique) and Domestic missions. The M53A1 will replace the M53 through attrition. The performance requirements for the M53A1 mask system are specified in the performance specification EA-M-10034, Attachment 002.

The M53 is a full-face piece APR mask system used to protect Special Operation personnel against an actual or anticipated CBRN threat. The mask system itself is considered obsolete; however, the Government will only need to procure the M53 gasket, NSN: 5330-01-530-1002, to support the fielded mask system. All other M53 spare parts are components of the M53A1 mask system. The performance requirements for the M53 mask system are specified in the performance specification EA-M-10006B, Attachment 003.

It is anticipated that the USG will award a production contract for Fiscal Years (FY) 26 – 30. Any information received in response to this survey will be used by the USG to aid its current JSGPM Planning effort. Currently, the USG plans to obtain the prospective requirements identified within this survey from a source that has the ability or capability to meet the USG’s requirements without creating a substantial duplication of cost or unacceptable delay. The USG’s anticipated contracting approach is to utilize a multiple year requirements contract that will establish pricing for the requirements, while delivery orders will be executed to commence production of various accessories. Avon Protection Systems is currently providing these mask systems, to include all spare components, and a complete Technical Data Package (TDP) is not available.

4. INFORMATION SOUGHT:

The Army Contracting Command – Warren (ACC-WRN) is seeking information related to industry’s capability to produce complete systems and provide spare components for JSGPM M50, M51, and M53A1. In addition, the Government is seeking information to produce one spare component, as identified above, for the M53 system. The USG will assess industry’s capabilities to perform the following:

· Produce new M50, M51, and M53A1 mask systems IAW the performance specifications attached.

· Producing spare components for M50, M51, M53, and M53A1 mask systems IAW the performance specifications attached.

Please address all questions.

a. Since a complete TDP is unavailable, please explain how your company can compete for this effort. What specific information would your company require in order to compete for this requirement? How does your company plan to produce complete systems and provide spare components for JSGPM M50, M51, M53, and M53A1, and meet performance specifications, without a TDP?

b. Indicate what general types of technical data or access to government-furnished equipment might help your company further refine its offering in the event a Request for Proposal for some or all of these capabilities is tendered, and an estimated need date for each item indicated.

c. Please describe your company’s experience related to manufacturing and/or providing CBRN mask systems.

i. Provide your company’s past and current experience, to include contracts, related to the following:

1. Manufacturing and/or providing similar CBRN items; and

2. Manufacturing and/or providing mask systems.

ii. Describe any similar mask systems or enhancements sold to any Government agency (federal, state, local, or foreign).

iii. Identify other organizations or countries that are using your product and/or technology.

d. Given your company’s plan to produce without a TDP, please indicate in the chart below, how many months after contract award your company can deliver a M50, M51, and M53A1 for production verification testing.

M50 Mask System

M51 Mask System

M53A1 Mask System RH

M53A1 Mask System LH

JSGPM Spares

M53A1 Hood RH

M53A1 Hood LH

M53A1 Facepiece Assembly RH

M53A1 Facepiece Assembly LH

M53 and M53A1 Spares

Total Number of Months to Provide All Mask Systems

i. Provide a production schedule for each mask system.

ii. How many months after test approval can your company begin to deliver production masks and spare components?

iii. Please indicate the minimum, normal, and maximum sustainable monthly rate of production your company’s production facility can support.

e. Provide a list of components, per mask system, your company would be able to manufacture and/or provide.

f. Describe your company’s experience with and capabilities to provide military markings for shipment and storage IAW MIL-STD-129.

g. Identify and describe your company’s current quality system, and indicate whether your company is independently certified in that system.

h. Describe your company’s most recent experience working with source-controlled components.

5. RESPONSES:

Response Format: Electronic responses are required in any of the following formats: Microsoft Word 2010 or earlier, Microsoft Excel 2010 or earlier, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 or earlier or Adobe Acrobat. The maximum size of each e-mail message should be no more than three and one-half (3.5) megabytes. You may use multiple e-mail messages.

The email subject line must include the following format: JSGPM Systems, message number (example: 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3), and Company Name. All interested firms, regardless of size, are encouraged to respond to this request for information.

It is not necessary to respond to this market survey in order to be eligible for future contract awards.

Responses shall be furnished to the USG no later than 1630 Eastern Standard Time on 28 March 2025. Please submit electronic responses to this survey, as well as questions for clarification to:

Abhiram Popuri Contract Specialist abhiram.e.popuri.civ@army.mil

RESPONSE PACKAGE SHALL INCLUDE:

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6. DISCLAIMER:

All interested companies must have active accounts in Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to view RFI attachments. For further information and registration, visit JCP home page at https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.

This RFI Notice is for informational purposes only. The information in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the USG. This is not a request for proposal, does not constitute a solicitation, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the USG to purchase mask systems or spare components. Responses in any form are not considered offers and the USG is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. Funds are NOT available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI Notice is strictly voluntary.

Since this is not a request for proposal, respondents WILL NOT be notified regarding information obtained related to this RFI Notice. Responses will not be returned nor will detailed feedback be made available. If and when a solicitation is issued, it will be posted on www.fbo.gov. It is the respondent's responsibility to monitor these sites for the releases of any additional market surveys, synopses, or solicitations.

Proprietary Information. The USG acknowledges its obligations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and 18 United States Code (U.S.C.) §1905 to protect confidential information provided to the USG. Pursuant to this statute, the USG is willing to accept any trade secrets or proprietary restrictions placed upon data presented in response to this survey and to protect such information from unauthorized disclosure, subject to the following:

· Data must be clearly marked PROPRIETARY and be accompanied by an explanatory text so that the USG is clearly notified on what data is proprietary.

· Mark only data that is truly confidential.

· Do not mark data that is already in the public domain or is already in possession of the USG or third parties on an unclassified basis. Do not submit any classified data in response to this market survey.

· Proprietary data transmitted electronically must have the PROPRIETARY legend on both the cover of the transmittal e-mail as well as at the beginning of the file. Proprietary information contained within the correspondence shall use the legends: “PROPRIETARY PORTION BEGINS” and “PROPRIETARY PORTION ENDS.”

The USG is not responsible for the public disclosure of unmarked data received in response to this market survey. Accordingly, the respondent shall ensure that technical data provided in response to this market survey shall be appropriately marked (i.e. proprietary) to ensure proper USG handling of the data. Should the USG need to reproduce the protected data for distribution purposes between USG offices, all such data shall be reproduced with restrictive legends in place.