99 -- RCLAD

This competitive procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The intent of this program is to develop a Remote Casualty Location and Assessment Device (RCLAD) that is low-cost, portable and able to detect minute motion at close range through obstructions and at longer ranges without obstruction. The RCLAD will be able to detect motion and breathing rate through rubble, and protective clothing, and body armor. This device will satisfy two needs for USAF fire rescue personnel and para-rescue specialist. The first need is to help find casualties by using a rubble penetrating vital signs detector. The second need is to allow USAF fire rescue personnel and para-rescue specialists to detect and record vital signs through various protective clothing and body armor at short distances. The contractor will be responsible for design, development and delivery of RCLAD prototypes based on the Government's performance specifications. It is anticipated that the Request for Proposal will be released in draft form on or about 25 October 2002 and the final on or about 21 November 2002. Point of Contacts are Ms. Dorothy Howe at (210) 536-8223 or Mr. Michael Forbis at (210) 536-6390. Note 1 applies.