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15 -- F/A 18 AIRCRAFT WINDSHIELD DUE 083096 POC Contact Point Mr. Steve Lackatos, 215-697-3723 The purpose of this notice is to publicize the availability of Qualification Requirements (McDonnell-Douglas Procurement Specification PS74- 350058 and Drawing Package) for the new 425 knot, 4 pound bird impact resistant F/A-18 Advanced Windshield Design (AWD) (P/N: 171520). Drawings and specifications were originally developed through open competition to select a manufacturer to develop a proof of concept, bird resistant windshield in April 1993. This competition resulted in successful birdstrike testing, flight testing and contract award. In times of fiscal restraint and with the overiding interest of aircrew protection, the Navy desires to focus limited assets on the procurement of a proven, safe windshield in as timely a manner as possible. It is the Navy's desire to use the resultant windshield configuration on the F/A-18 aircraft as a preferred spare. This system involves technology that has a military or space application. NAVICP anticipates the issuance of a competitive RFP from qualified sources in 1996. Only U.S. contractors that are certified and registered with DLSC (1-800-352- 3572) and have a legitimate business purpose may participate. U.S. contractors must submit a current, approved DD Form 2345 along with their request for information. Copies of the procurement specification and drawing package can be obtained by submitting a written request or telefax to the attention of: Mr. John C. Glista, Naval Air Systems Command, Code 4.3.5, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22243, telefax (703) 604-4483, phone (703) 604-3400 ext. 8680. In addition, Engineering Source Approval will be required for potential sources. Source approval requests shall include, but not be limited to the following information: (A) Company brochure/information containing a facilities listing, listing of customers, number and type of personnel employed (i.e. engineers, machinists, etc), listing and copies of contracts for related work. (B) Data such as work specifications or contracts performed which demonstrate experience in the manufacture of similar transparencies to include information on the capability to develop process operation sheets and inspection method sheets required to produce ad verify a quality transparency. (C) Copy of the contractor's quality manual. This procurement will require prospective contractor's to comply with the most recent issuance of MIL-Q-9858. (D) Copy of the prospective contractor's performance rating from a prime contractor or military service customer. Questions relative to the specific Engineering Source Approval process and additional requirements can be addressed to the Naval Inventory Control Point, Attention: Mr. Michael F. Lamb, Code 0731.06, phone (215) 697-1253. (0332)

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