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

16 -- COMMON CRASHWORTHY TROOP SEAT PROGRAM POC Contact, Deirdre Chernomas, Phone (703)604-2119 The Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue a competitive solicitation for development and qualification of a crashworthy troop seat that can be implemented in the UH-1N, H-3, and H-46 helicopters. This resulting contract will be firm fixed price with production options for each helicopter. The UH-1N option will include up to 1350 seats, the H-3 option will include up to 504 seats, and the H-46 option will include up to 8075 seats. All interested parties may request a copy of this solicitation. The Navy intends to release the RFP via the Internet on the World Wid Web Server at the NAVAIR Home Page at the following direct cite: "http://www.navair.navy.mil/air20/air214/conthome.htm" Requests for RFPs may be sent via E-mail to CHERNOMASD.JFK@NAVAIR.NAVY.MIL with a copy sent to MARASTM.JFK@NAVAIR.NAVY.MIL. Written requests may be sent to the Naval Air Systems Command, Air 2.5.1.5.2, 1421 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22243-5120. Facsimile requests are acceptable at 703-604-2968. However, all prospective offerors are encouraged to use the Internet to respond. Telephone requests will not be honored. All Internet responses must give the return address and the mailing address in the body of the request. Internet responses without a return address will not be recognized. The solicitation will be made available on the Internet in Word 6.0 format. The home page may be accessed utilizing WEB browsers such as MOSAIC. Offerors who have requested a copy of the RFP will be notified via E-Mail when it is released. Written inquiries may be submitted to the point of contact, Ms. Deirdre Chernomas, at FAX 703-604-2968. NAVAIR Synopsis No. 50072-96. NAVAIR Synopsis No. 50072-96. (0355)

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