Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, P.O. Box 5152, Warminster, PA 18974-0591

A -- PRODUCTS TO ENHANCE HELICOPTER CRASHWORTHINESS AND OCCUPANT SURVIVABILITY SOL 95-R&D-450 POC Point of Contact : Michael Shultz, Code 461200R 215-441-1226/ Contracting Officer, TODD DOUCETT The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division Warminster (NAWCADWAR) is seeking information and commercial sources for products and technologies which may be applicable toward increasing the crashworthiness of military rotary-wing aircraft and survivability of the aircraft occupants. NAWCADWAR is conducting an Advanced Crashworthy Aircrew Survival System (ACASS) program to develop a methodology and products to improve current future rotary wing crashworthiness to maximize occupant survivability. This program is studying a wide range of technologies which influence the outcome of a crash. It is intended to integrate these technologies into an overall system that works in unison to protect crew and passengers in this hazardous environment. Technologies being considered but are not limited to: structural improvements to the airframe for water and ground impacts, delethalization of the aircraft interior, crashworthy seating for all occupants, restraints and impact protection devices, underwater escape and aircraft flotation products, methods for rapid evacuation and equipment to provide protection against the threat of fire, smoke, exposure, etc. Sources that have candidate equipment and/or developments underway are invited to submit a description of their products/experience. Information to be submitted should consist of off-the-shelf documentation or data on existing products or emerging technologies which potentially meet the ACASS objectives. This IS NOT a Request for Proprosal (RFP), nor is it an Invitation for Bid (IFB). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the U. S. Government to ultimately issue a solicitation or a contract. At the discretion of the Government, respondents having products of interest will be contacted. Responses to this announcement should be submitted no later than 60 days after the date of its publication and should reference R&D Number 450. Send responses to the following address: Naval Air Development Center, Aircraft Division Warminster, P. O. Box 5152, Warminster, PA 18974-0591, attention Mr. M. Shultz, Code 461200R M/S 15. (0053)

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