The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources to meet the requirements capability for IAE (1) Pressure Vest (P Vest, PRU-73/P), (2) Environmental Protection Layer (EPL,CWU-111/P), (3) Thermal Undergarment (TU, CWU-112/P), (4) Life Preserver Unit (LPU, PRU-75/P), (5) Automatic Life Preserver Inflation Unit (ALPU), (6) Chemical Biological Radiological Layer (CBRL PRU-76/P), (7) Survival Vest (PRU-72/P), and all components thereof.

The purpose of this requirement is to establish contractor support of the IAE system as described above. The support will include sustainment management, technical data support, failure reporting and analysis, obsolescence support, deficiency reporting, and engineering and technical support.

The proposed acquisition strategy is a base and 4 option year services contract for fiscal year 2025. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541715. This Market Research is requesting responses to the following criteria from businesses that can provide the required services under the NAICS Code.

There are no samples available for potential suppliers to evaluate. If necessary, potential contractors shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services needed to fill this order. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility.

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