Waterproof Bag, RF Welded

The Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC)/Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM-SCIE) seeks sources for the manufacture of Radio Frequency (RF) welded coated fabrics, and coated fabrics/Delrin, in accordance with a Department of Defense owned technical data package for production of individual waterproof bags used in rucksacks. These bags will include a positive “zip lock” type closure and air purge valve.  All components will be 100% US made.  Please indicate the size of your business in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation definition of small or large business, and equipment/machinery owned that is used in RF production settings.  Note:  This is not an RFI for commercial items. 

Interested parties must respond by 11:59 pm, 28 June 2024. Address any questions about this RFI to Mr. John Kirk, john.kirk.civ@army.mil, Mr. Blaise Liess, blaise.p.liess.civ@army.mil, and Mrs. Carla Gorton, carla.f.gorton.civ@army.mil

FAR 52.215-3 - Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes, applies herein.

Primary Point of Contact:

Lydia Wang
U.S. Army Contracting Command
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Natick Division
10 General Greene Ave, Natick, MA 01760
Email: lydia.z.wang.civ@army.mil
Office: (508) 206-2024

DISCLAIMERS AND IMPORTANT NOTES: 

This is a RFI issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Respondents are advised the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The Government will not provide reimbursemment for costs incurred in respondng to this RFI. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is the Government obligated to issue a solicitation based on responses received.