Chemical Biological Mask Equipment Tester (CBMET) Modernization Effort

The US Army is seeking innovative solutions for a Chemical Biological Mask Equipment Tester (CBMET) Modernization Effort. The goal is to design a Mask Tester that can properly assess the fit of a mask to a user and assess the serviceability of a mask by testing the drink tube flow, drink valve leakage, mask leakage, and the outlet valve leakage of a mask. The project will be conducted in three phases, with the first phase involving the delivery of prototype mask testers to support Government Tier I Testing. The second phase will require the selected offeror to produce additional prototypes to support Government Tier II testing events. The project objectives include designing a Mask Tester that can properly assess the fit of a mask to a user, designing a Mask Tester that can assess the serviceability of a mask, and supporting the development of new technical manuals for the resulting Mask Tester. • The Mask Tester must be capable of determining the CBRN protective mask is serviceable for currently fielded masks and provide an audible and visual indication of test results. • The Mask Tester must be capable of fault isolation to the component level of the currently fielded CBRN protective masks and provide an audible and visual indication of test results. • The Mask Tester must determine the Quantitative Fit Factor of currently fielded CBRN protective masks and provide an audible and visual indication of test results. • The Mask Tester unit price must not exceed $55,000. • The Mask Tester maintenance package price must not exceed $4,000.