MOBILITY DIRECTORATE, US ARMY NATICK RD&E CENTER, ATTN: SSCNC-U, NATICK MA 01760-5017

84 -- MARKET SURVEY FOR LIGHTWEIGHT, COLLAPSIBLE, GRAPPLING HOOK SOL W13G07-CBD7-0043 POC Alan Goldberg (508) 233-4244 (Site Code DAAK60) Manufacturers or dealers capable of providing collapsible grappling hooks are sought. The U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command (SSCOM) is interested in locating manufacturers with capabilities of providing collapsible grappling hooks. The grappling hooks must be reusable and collapsible for ease of transport in a backpack and be capable of supporting a 800 pound load without bending. SSCOM is searching for INFORMATION ONLY from manufacturers or dealers interested in providing collapsible hooks. Interested firms should submit information of their products and capabilities in the area. Information should include available technology, product literature and illustrations, and relevant company background/experience. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Mr. Alan Goldberg at the above address. THIS NOTICE IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH ONLY. The information received under this announcement may be used to purchase collapsible grappling hooks for Government testing and/or to prepare a follow-on solicitation packagefor collapsible grappling hooks. (0141)

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