Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.0), 1421 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, Va 22243-5120

16 -- RFP FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ENHANCED PASSIVE NOISE REDUCTION EARCUP ASSEMBY SOL N00019-96-R-0048 DUE 073196 POC Contact, Judy Henry, Phone (703)604-2119 The Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of an Enhanced Passive Noise Reduction (EPNR) Earcup Assembly for USN/USMC aircrew helicopter and fixed-wing helmets. This engineering, manufacturing and development effort is to enhance primary research on energy attenuating passive earcup and earseal assembly. Following the development phase, the Navy expects to exercise an option for production of approximately 100,000 units. A patent has been awarded to the United States Navy (Patent number 5,400,296 dated 21 March 1995) which addresses a means of enhancing the acoustical attenuation and vibration damping of a material. Investigation of this technology as part of the design solution is recommended. A copy of the patent can be provided by the patent office. Companies interested in receiving a draft RFP to include preliminary Systems Requirement Document, Statement of Work, acquisition strategy and overall program schedule for review and comment shall submit company name, address, and point of contact to NAVAIR, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22243 ATTN: Ms. J. Henry, Code 2.5.2.3.3. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. See note No. 22 - NAVAIR Synopsis No. 50039-96. (0152)

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