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A--DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPROVED PERSON WEARABLE SELF-CONTAINED SELF-RESCUER (PW-SCSR) SOL 14320395I0002 DUE 083095 POC Contract Specialist, Louis A. Summers, (412) 892-6834, Contracting Officer, Joseph A. Gilchrist, (412) 892-6428 The U.S. Bureau of Mines is requesting technical proposals under Step 1 of Two Step Sealed Bidding for development and evaluation of an improved PW-SCSR that is at least 20% smaller and 20% lighter than currently available models. The technology exists to achieve the desired results without compromising life support performance or service life. Due to the potential for commercial benefit to the successful bidder, significant discounting (cost participation) is expected to be reflected in the pricing to be submitted in the second step of this two-step sealed bid procedure. Solicitation 1432-03-95-I-0002 will be available o/a July 31, 1995. (0188)

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