Tactical Maritime Kits and neutrally Bouyant Ballistic plates

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Aviano AB, Italy is conducting market research to gather further information regarding Tactical Maritime Kits and Nuetrally Bouyant Ballistic (NBBP) Plates.

Below are characteristics of the items we are requesting information on: 1. a Tactical maritime kits b.Quantity.20x Medium, 20x Large c.Physical Chararcteristics.Swimmer Cut, Manatee Grey, MOLLEE compatible d.Functional Characteristics: Orally inflatable front&back buoyancy compensators.Pull tab emrgency CO2 cartridge emergency side flotation e.Performance Standards.Ambidextrious Rapid Release capable, Emergency CO2 cartridge fired Bouncy Flotation providing no less than 70lbs f.Regulatory Requirements.Authorization for Navy Use (ANU) g.Packaging requirements.Standard per utilized shipping carrier.Manufacturers part numberi.Sku:G-500-90-000561.Includes Sku: 500-15-00479 as part of individual kiti.

Brand Name or Equal requirement .First Spear – AEGIR 38 2.B Neutrally Bouyant Ballistic Plates Quantity:20x Medium, 20x Large Physical Chararcteristics : Swimmer Cut, Multicam or Black Functional Characteristics.Provides minimum 2lbs of positive bouyancy Performance Standards.Level III Stand Alone1.Stops 7.62 x 39 Steel Core FMC (as fired from AK-47) Regulatory Requirements.NIJ 101.06 Packaging requirements.Standard per utilized shipping carrier Brand Name or Equal.First Spear – NBBP