2.5. Analysis
2.5.2 Antecedents of SHRM
Requirement Category T D A I FC NC Tenderer’s Comments
7.1.1.1. The SCE Pouches are required to meet varied mission load carriage requirements and assist the SCE Platform and Packs in the carriage of mission or support
systems.
Advice
7.1.2. System Context Not
Applicable
7.1.2.1. This part of the specification details the need to provide tactical SCE Pouches according to Commonwealth designs and to new designs.
Advice
7.1.2.2. The SCE Pouches will be mounted to SCE Platforms and Packs.
Advice
7.1.2.3. The SCE Pouches will be capable of being mounted onto IAS Web.
Advice
7.1.2.4. Some SCE Pouches will carry EO and will need double-retention mechanisms.
Advice
7.1.3. System Capability Requirements Not
Applicable
7.1.3.1. A list of the SCE Pouches that constitute the capability are provided in Annexes E and F and their respective system capability requirements are detailed in sections 7.2 through 7.122, inclusive.
Advice
7.1.3.2. SCE Pouches for which the Commonwealth does not own the IP shall meet all requirements in section 7.1.
Important X Verified by Inspection.
7.1.3.3. The intent of 7.1.3.2 is that Tenderers must respond to all the requirements in section 7.1 for pouches which the Commonwealth does not own the IP.
Advice
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7.1.3.4. SCE Pouches for which the Commonwealth owns the IP do not have to meet any requirements in section 7.1, for tendering purposes only.
Advice Verification evidence is not
required for Tendering purposes for CoA IP pouches.
7.1.3.5. In the event of conflict between requirements, those in sections 7.2 to 7.122 inclusive take precedence over those in section 7.1.
Advice
7.1.4. Maintainability Not
Applicable
7.1.4.1. The SCE Pouches shall be capable of being machine washed without visible damage using a household grade washing powder in accordance with its
manufacturer’s instructions at a water temperature of 30°C using a domestic washing machine set to a regular cycle.
Important X
7.1.4.2. The SCE Pouches shall withstand two commercial laundering cycles, with mild detergent at low temperature, without visible damage.
Important X
7.1.5. Deployability Not
Applicable
7.1.5.1. The SCE Pouches shall meet all requirements after being stored for six years in Australian Defence storage facilities.
Important X
7.1.6. Transportability Not
Applicable
7.1.6.1. The empty SCE Pouches height, width or length shall be capable of being reduced by 50% from its Fully Laden dimension, excluding all Tek-Lok pouches, slings, panels and weapon retention catches.
Important X
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7.1.6.2. The SCE Pouches shall be capable of being thoroughly cleaned and free from contamination after contact with animals, plants, seeds, water, food and soil in
accordance with AQIS import conditions.
Important X
7.1.7. Environmental Conditions Not
Applicable
7.1.7.1. The SCE Pouches are utilised by a User in the following environmental categories defined in DEF(AUST) 5168 Issue 2:
7.1.8. Architecture, Growth and Expansion Not
Applicable
7.1.8.1. The SCE Pouches shall meet the requirements of this specification as a result of colour changes.
Important X
7.1.8.2. The SCE Pouches shall meet the requirements of this specification as a result of camouflage pattern changes.
Important X
7.1.9. Safety
7.1.9.1. The SCE Pouches are utilised by a User in potentially hazardous environments and various terrains.
Advice
7.1.9.2. The SCE Pouches may contain Explosive Ordnance (EO).
Advice
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7.1.9.3. All SCE Pouches that carry EO, and the Commonwealth does not own the IP for, must have two independent fastening mechanisms for securing the EO to the pouch.
The Tek-Loc pouches are excluded from this requirement.
Advice
7.1.9.4. The SCE Pouches fastening mechanisms shall not inadvertently release.
Important X Verified by User Trial.
7.1.9.5. The SCE Pouches fastening mechanisms shall not Snag.
Important X Verified by User Trial.
7.1.9.6. The SCE Pouches shall minimise use of materials that result in secondary fragmentation during ballistic impact.
Important X
7.1.9.7. The SCE Pouches shall enable the safe carriage of their contents.
Important X
7.1.10. Environmental Impact Requirements Not
Applicable
7.1.10.1. The SCE Pouches shall not contain materials that are treated with a chemical fire retardant.
Important X
7.1.11. Useability and Human Factors Not
Applicable
7.1.11.1. The SCE non-submersible Pouches fastening mechanisms shall be able to be operated by all-sized Users using one hand while wearing cold weather gloves (NSN 8415-66-153-7543).
Important X
7.1.11.2. The SCE submersible Pouches fastening mechanisms shall be able to be operated by all-sized Users using one hand while wearing thick diver’s gloves.
Important X Verified by User Trials.
7.1.11.3. The SCE Pouches shall be able to be operated by right-handed Users.
Important X
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7.1.11.4. The SCE Pouches shall be able to be operated by left-handed Users.
Important X
7.1.11.5. The SCE Pouches fastening mechanism shall be able to be operated by a User without the need to sight the mechanism.
Important X
7.1.11.6. The SCE Pouches shall be fully functional following sustained continued use by a User for one operational deployment cycle of twelve months.
Important X Verified by User Trials.
7.1.11.7. The SCE Pouches shall meet all requirements after subjection to operational and training environments, including airborne activities (impacting with the ground at speed).
Important X Verified by User Trials.
7.1.11.8. The SCE Pouches shall show no evidence of
performance degradation following a single drop on the front face of the Fully Laden pouch attached to a Fully Laden SCE pack (PDMF), in accordance with DEF STAN 00-35, Part 3, Issue 4, Impact - Test M5, using an 8 metre drop height and an impact velocity of 12.5 m/s.
Desirable X
7.1.11.9. The SCE Pouches shall meet all requirements after subjection to operational and training environments, including maritime environments (immersion in salt water).
Important X Verified by User Trials.
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7.1.11.10. The SCE Pouches shall show no evidence of
performance degradation following being subjected to testing in accordance with DEF STAN 00-35, Part 3, Issue 4, Salt (Corrosive) Atmospheres - Test CN2, Severity 2 (2 successive sets), using a saline solution of 5% ± 1% by weight of salt in 95 parts by weight of distilled or demineralised water for 6 cycles, each cycle consisting of 2 hours spraying followed by storage for 22 hours at 40 ± 2°C and 93% (+2%/-3%) relative humidity.
Desirable X
7.1.11.11. The SCE Pouches shall be able to be drained in 5 min after immersion in water without inverting the Pouch.
Important X
7.1.11.12. The Fully Laden SCE Pouches shall minimise the interference with the ability of all-sized Users to perform mission-specific tasks, including:
a) load carriage over distances;
b) defensive actions;
c) offensive actions;
d) treatment of injuries;
e) evacuation of casualties on a stretcher;
f) obstacle crossing; and g) diving activities
Important X Verified by user trial;
7.1.12. Design and Implementation Constraints Not
Applicable
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7.1.12.1. The SCE Pouches shall be marked with all of the following:
a) NSN;
b) NATO short description name or equivalent;
c) Date of manufacture;
d) Contract number; and e) Manufacturer Identity.
Important X
7.1.12.2. The SCE Pouches stitch density shall be 30 to 40 stitches/10 cm.
Important X
7.1.12.3. The SCE Pouches stitching shall be type 301 in
accordance with ASTM D-6193, or Approved equivalent.
Important X
7.1.12.4. The SCE Pouches shall have no stitch and seam defects as detailed in ASTM D-6193 Table 1.
Important X
7.1.12.5. The SCE Pouches IAS shall use triple stitching. Important X 7.1.12.6. The SCE Pouches IAS shall use bartack stitching. Desirable X 7.1.12.7. All SCE Pouches with slide fasteners shall be fitted with
pulls on the slide fasteners.
Important X
7.1.12.8. The SCE Pouch slide fastener pulls shall not contain metal.
Important X
7.1.12.9. The SCE Pouch slide fasteners shall be ultra heavy in accordance with AS 2332-2003: Table 1.
Important X
7.1.12.10. AS 2332-2003: Table 1 ultra heavy class classification specifies a zipper chain width of 10 mm or more.
Advice
7.1.12.11. All SCE Pouches with buckles shall have buckles that are fit for the conditions outlined in paragraph 7.1.11.6.
Important X Verified by User Trials.
7.1.12.12. The SCE Pouch buckles shall not contain metal. Important X
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7.1.12.13. All SCE Pouches with snap fasteners shall have snap fasteners that are fit for the conditions outlined in paragraph 7.1.11.6.
Important X Verified by User Trials.
7.1.12.14. All SCE Pouches with hook-and-loop fasteners shall have hook-and-loop fasteners that are fit for the conditions outlined in paragraph 7.1.11.6.
Important X Verified by User Trials.
7.1.12.15. The SCE Pouches exterior fabric shall conform to:
a) the requirements of GL-PD 10-07 class 2 or 3, amended as specified in document “Changes to GL/PD 10-07 Cloth Duck, Textured Nylon (MULTICAM CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN)”; or b) Approved equivalent standard.
Important X
7.1.12.16. The SCE Pouches with Disruptive Pattern Naval Print (DPNP) exterior fabric shall conform to:
a) the requirements of GL-PD 10-07 class 3; or b) Approved equivalent standard.
Important X
7.1.12.17. The SCE Pouches exterior components, except fabric and IAS Web, shall be Lustreless.
Important X
7.1.12.18. The SCE Pouches exterior components, except fabric and Webbing, shall be:
a) The items as specified in the “Recommended Trim + Accessories” list on the www.multicampattern.com website; or
b) Alternative items in colours that are a ‘close match’, as specified in AS/NZS 1580.601.1:1995, to the colours of items specified in the “Recommended Trim + Accessories” list on the
www.multicampattern.com website; or c) Alternative items in Approved colours.
Important X
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7.1.12.19. When not in Multicam®, the SCE Pouches exterior components, except fabrics and IAS Web, shall be a
‘crude match’ in accordance with AS/NZS
1580.601.1:1995 Table 1 in colours of the Pouches fabrics.
Important X
7.1.12.20. The SCE Pouches IAS Webs shall conform to A-A-55301 Type III, or Approved equivalent, excluding the spectral reflectance requirements.
Important X
7.1.12.21. The Commonwealth has previously purchased SCE manufactured using proprietary Cordura® fabrics.
Advice
7.1.12.22. The SCE Pouches Khaki colour shall be an
‘approximate match’ in accordance with AS/NZS 1580.601.1:1995 Table 1 to Pantone® colour number 7561C.
Important X
7.1.12.23. The SCE Pouches exterior Khaki fabric, IAS Web and elastic Webbing shall meet all spectral reflectance values listed in Annex G.
Important X
7.1.12.24. The SCE Pouches exterior fabric and IAS Web colours shall not be in Multicam® VS.
Important X
7.1.12.25. The SCE Pouches IAS Web and IAS Straps shall be in Multicam® on both sides.
Important X
7.1.12.26. Tenderers will refer to the Annexes of this specification for further SCE Pouch details.
Advice
7.1.12.27. The SCE pouches outer surface area shall be the least required to carry their contents.
Important X
7.1.13. System Interface Requirements Not
Applicable
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7.1.13.1. The SCE Pouches may be used in conjunction with Platforms, Packs (excluding Pack Bags) and an array of configuration items (helmet, ballistic and laser ocular protection, etc.) that constitute the SCE.
Advice
7.1.13.2. The SCE Pouches shall have IAS Web in accordance with United States Patent number 5,724,707 Figures 1, 3 and 4.
Important X
7.1.13.3. The SCE Pouches shall be able to be mounted by the User onto IAS Web in accordance with United States Patent number 5,724,707 Figure 4, without the aid of tools.
Important X
7.1.13.4. The SCE Pouches, when mounted onto IAS Web in accordance with United States Patent number
5,724,707 Figure 4, shall be able to be removed by the User from IAS Web without the aid of tools.
Important X
7.1.13.5. The SCE Pouches shall be able to be mounted by the User onto SCE Platforms and Packs in accordance with United States Patent number 5,724,707 Figure 4.
Important X
7.1.13.6. All SCE Pouches shall have IAS Web and IAS Straps, unless specifically stated otherwise, in the individual pouch specifications of this document.
Important X
7.1.13.7. The bottom of all SCE Rifle Magazine Pouches, which are mounted to IAS Web on Platform, Tier 2, shall align with the bottom edge of the Platform.
Important X Verified by User Trials.
7.1.13.8. The bottom of all SCE Rifle Magazine Pouches, which are mounted to IAS Web on Platform, Tier 3, shall align with the bottom edge of the Platform.
Important X Verified by User Trials.
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7.1.13.9. Each SCE Pouch IAS Strap shall have one end permanently fixed to the Pouch.
Important X
7.1.13.10. Each SCE Pouch IAS Strap shall have one end that is able to be detached by a User from the Pouch.
Important X
7.1.13.11. Each SCE Pouch IAS Strap detachable end shall be able to be fastened by a User to the Pouch.
Important X
7.1.13.12. Each SCE Pouch IAS Strap shall be aligned perpendicular to the IAS Strips.
Important X
7.1.13.13. Each SCE Pouch IAS Strap shall be 25.4 ±1.6 mm wide aligned perpendicular to the IAS Strips.
Important X
7.1.13.14. The distance between IAS Stitching on the SCE Pouches shall be 38 ± 1.6 mm (1 in ± 0.0625 in).
Important X
7.1.13.15. The distance between IAS Webs on the SCE Pouches shall be 25.4 ± 1.6 mm (1 in ± 0.0625 in).
Important X
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7.2.1. System Capability Requirements Not
Applicable
7.2.1.1. The Commonwealth owns the Intellectual Property (IP) for this pouch.
Advice
7.2.1.2. The Pouch(Ph)-Usmall will enable the carriage of a Defence Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) (NSN 5825-01-526-4783) on its own.
Advice
7.2.1.3. The Ph-Usmall will enable the carriage of 100 rounds of Cartridge (Cart) 5.56 mm Link on its own.
Advice
7.2.1.4. The Ph-Usmall will have two independent fastening mechanisms for securing the EO.
Advice
7.2.1.5. The Ph-Usmall opening mechanism has two
independent fastening arrangements: a buckle and a hook-and-loop fastener.
Advice
7.2.1.6. The Ph-Usmall exterior fabric and IAS Web shall be available in the following colours:
a) Multicam®; and b) Khaki.
Important X
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7.3. Requirements, Verification, Tenderer’s Response & Traceability – Pouch, Utility, Medium (Ph-Umed)
Requirement Category T D A I FC NC Tenderer’s Comments (or Reference)
Traceability Details, References, or Comments
7.3.1. System Capability Requirements Not
Applicable
7.3.1.1. The Commonwealth owns the IP for this pouch. Advice 7.3.1.2. The Ph-Umed will enable the carriage of at least 200
rounds of Cart 5.56 mm Link on its own.
Advice
7.3.1.3. The Ph-Umed will enable the carriage of at least 100 rounds of Cart 7.62 mm Link on its own.
Advice
7.3.1.4. The Ph-Umed will have two independent fastening mechanisms for securing the EO.
Advice
7.3.1.5. The Ph-Umed opening mechanism has two independent fastening arrangements: a buckle and a hook-and-loop fastener.
Advice
7.3.1.6. The Ph-Umed exterior fabric and IAS Web shall be available in the following colours:
a) Multicam®; and b) Khaki.
Important X
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7.4.1. System Capability Requirements Not
Applicable
7.4.1.1. The Commonwealth owns the IP for this pouch. Advice 7.4.1.2. The Ph-Ularg will enable the stowage and carriage of
one 3 L hydration bladder full of fluid as detailed in paragraph 7.5.
Advice
7.4.1.3. The Ph-Ularg will enable the stowage and carriage of explosive charges.
Advice
7.4.1.4. The Ph-Ularg will have two independent fastening mechanisms for securing the EO.
Advice
7.4.1.5. The Ph-Ularg opening mechanism has two independent fastening arrangements: a buckle and a hook-and-loop fastener.
Advice
7.4.1.6. The Ph-Ularg exterior fabric and IAS Web shall be available in the following colours:
a) Multicam®; and b) Khaki.
Important X
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7.5. Requirements, Verification, Tenderer’s Response & Traceability – Bladder, Hydration 3 Litre (BL-H3L)
Requirement Category T D A I FC NC Tenderer’s Comments (or Reference)
Traceability Details, References, or Comments 7.5.1. General Requirements
7.5.1.1. The BL-H3L is a hydration bladder system. Advice 7.5.1.2. The Commonwealth does not own the IP for the
BL-H3L.
Advice
7.5.1.3. The BL-H3L requirement has previously been satisfied by Camelback personal hydration reservoir
NSN 8465-01-517-6849, Part No. 90362.
Advice
7.5.1.4. The BL-H3L shall be Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) or Military Off The Shelf (MOTS).
Desirable X
7.5.2. System Capability Requirements Not
Applicable
7.5.2.1. The hydration bladder system has a capped fill port for filling with drinking water, a bladder to store the drinking water and a fluid delivery mechanism that allows the User to drink hands-free.
Advice
7.5.2.2. The BL-H3L bladder shall have a maximum fluid capacity of 3 + 0.1/- 0.2 L.
Important X
7.5.2.3. The BL-H3L shall be fitted with a front opening fill port to enable rapid filling and emptying.
Important X
7.5.2.4. The BL-H3L shall have a fluid delivery mechanism. Important X 7.5.2.5. The BL-H3L fluid delivery mechanism shall consist of a:
a) hydration tube;
b) hydration tube cover;
c) nozzle;
d) nozzle cover; and e) a flow shut-off valve.
Important X
7.5.3. Maintainability Not
Applicable
7.5.3.1. The BL-H3L internals shall be capable of being cleaned without the use of special tools.
Important X
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Requirement Category T D A I FC NC (or Reference) References, or Comments 7.5.3.2. Each BL-H3L shall be provided with an instruction sheet
detailing cleaning, drying, storage, health and hygiene requirements.
Important X
7.5.4. Deployability Not
Applicable
7.5.4.1. The BL-H3L shall enable the User to transfer fluid from the storage bladder to the mouth using the fluid delivery mechanism while on the move.
Important X
7.5.4.2. The BL-H3L fluid delivery nozzle, when located in a User’s mouth, shall enable the User to draw fluid on demand without the use of hands.
Important X
7.5.4.3. The BL-H3L fill port cap shall be able to be opened and closed by the User using one hand while wearing cold weather gloves (NSN 8415-66-153-7543).
Important X
7.5.4.4. The BL-H3L fill port cap shall be tethered to the reservoir or fill port.
Important X
7.5.4.5. The BL-H3L fill port cap shall enable the User to fill and add ice to the reservoir.
Important X
7.5.4.6. The BL-H3L shall be able to be hooked onto the Ph-Ularg pouch loop, located at the top inside rear, as detailed in section 7.4.
Important X
7.5.4.7. The BL-H3L fluid delivery mechanism shall not unintentionally detach from the bladder upon being snagged while the User is on the move.
Important X
7.5.5. Transportability Not
Applicable
7.5.5.1. The BL-H3L is stowed and carried by the User in a Ph-Ularg hydration pouch carrier, section 7.4.
Advice
7.5.6. Environmental Conditions Not
Applicable
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Traceability Details, References, or Comments 7.5.6.1. The BL-H3L is utilised by a User in the following
environmental categories defined in DEF(AUST) 5168 Issue 2:
7.5.6.2. The BL-H3L fluid delivery mechanism shall deliver fluid to the User at temperatures greater than 00C.
Important X
7.5.7. Architecture, Growth and Expansion Not
Applicable
7.5.7.1. With the SCE, the maximum bladder capacity used is 3.1 L.
Advice
7.5.8. Safety
7.5.8.1. The BL-H3L shall comply with AS 2070, which governs the safe use of plastics intended to come into contact with water and food.
Important X
7.5.8.2. Compliance of safe use of plastics is sought against:
a) regulations of the United States of America Food and Drugs Administration as set out in Code of Federal Regulations US FDA CFR – Title 21; and b) European Commission Regulation EC 1935/2004,
Regulation EU 10/2011 and Directive 2002/72/EC.
Advice
7.5.8.3. The BL-H3L shall continuously inhibit fungus and bacteria from growing on all surfaces.
Important X
7.5.8.4. The BL-H3L shall not contain Bisphenol-A. Important X
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Requirement Category T D A I FC NC (or Reference) References, or Comments 7.5.8.5. The BL-H3L shall not contain any prohibited chemicals
listed in California Proposition 65.
Important X
7.5.9. Environmental Impact Requirements Not
Applicable
7.5.9.1. Refer to paragraph 7.1.10.1. Advice
7.5.10. Useability and Human Factors Not
Applicable
7.5.10.1. The BL-H3L when mounted on a 5th to 95th percentile User’s back shall enable a User to draw fluid on demand
7.5.10.1. The BL-H3L when mounted on a 5th to 95th percentile User’s back shall enable a User to draw fluid on demand