Shallow Water Trainer Chair (SWET II)

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command, Regional Contracting Command - Americas, 410th Contracting Support Brigade is conducting market research through this sources sought notice to identify potential contractors for the procurement of Shallow Water Egress Trainer (SWET) II equipment. The requirement involves specialized underwater emergency escape training equipment, specifically a training chair (Model #07-16517) featuring a lightweight marine-grade aluminum frame with buoyancy pods designed for shallow pool environments to help military personnel practice underwater escape techniques and overcome water-related fears. The SWET II is a single-place emergency egress trainer that includes critical safety components such as a 4-point rotary safety belt and pushout exit mechanism, with adaptability to various harness configurations and an emergency seatbelt release system. This sources sought notice serves as market research only, with the government intending to procure these services on a competitive basis under NAICS code 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction). Interested parties must respond by August 22, 2025, just three days after the posting date of August 19, 2025.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. The specification details indicate the equipment weighs 100 pounds and measures 52 inches in both length and width, constructed with marine-grade aluminum, Lexan, and HDPE plastic materials. The training equipment will be shipped to the Charleston Transportation Office at Charleston Air Force Base in South Carolina, confirming this as a Department of Defense procurement. No incumbent contractors, award values, budget ranges, or specific quantities are mentioned in the available documentation. The rapid three-day response timeline suggests urgency in the government's market research efforts, though no details are provided regarding the anticipated contract timeline or delivery schedule for the actual procurement that may follow this sources sought notice.