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This is a sources sought for SEIE Suit zippers with the following specifications. Note that complete zippers are required, not solely the fabric/tape. 1. Ascent Hood "Rip" Zipper (Includes the chain s... This is a sources sought for SEIE Suit zippers with the following specifications. Note that complete zippers are required, not solely the fabric/tape. 1. Ascent Hood "Rip" Zipper (Includes the chain spiral): Zipper is sealed with a polyurethane coating from edge to edge to prevent water entry. Zipper is a continuous element fastener without a slider. Spiral Chain elements-polyester, Stringers - 22.2 mm (.875") wide woven polyester, Lateral strength of meshed chain - 370N (83 lbf). Zipper coating is not slit. 2. Ascent Hood Main Zipper Tapes & Puller: This is a pressure sealed air and watertight zipper. Polyester, Wrap: 1100 dtez Z60 Type 715, Fill: 550 dtex t0 type 710, Weave: RQ 2/2, Weight: 305±10 g/m², Ends: 14±0.5 per cm, Picks: 24±0.5 per cm, Breaking Strength >=5000N/5cm (WP), Breaking Strength >=3600N/5cm (Fill), Elongation (wrap) 22%, Elongation (fill) 22%, Thickness 0.44±0.02mm, Tape Coating polyurethane. 3. Main Suit Zipper Tapes & Puller: This is a pressure sealed air and watertight zipper. Polyester, Wrap: 1100 dtex Z60 Type 715, Fill: 550 dtex t0 Type 710, Weave: RQ 2/2, Weight: 305±10g/m², Ends: 14±0.5 per cm, Picks: 24±0.5 per cm, Breaking Strength: >=5000N/5cm (WP), Breaking Strength >=3600N/5cm (fill), Elongation (wrap) 22%, Elongation (fill) 22%, Thickness 0.44±0.02mm, Tape Coating polyurethane. The required zipper must meet the above specifications in addition to being Berry Amendment Compliant IAW DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities Any interested parties that feel they can provide a zipper that meets all requirements are requested to notify the Contract Specialist at DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg, PA, Amy Puchalsky at (717) 550-3120 or via email at Amy.Puchalsky@dla.mil by 5:00 pm on 8 Apr 2018. Any additional questions regarding technical requirements can be directed to one of the contacts listed below. Points of Contact: Joshua Peters, Joshua.peters@navy.mil, 202-781-6748 Patricia Wigfall, patricia.wigfall@navy.mil, 202-781-4941