U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SYSTEMS COMMAND, PM-SOLDIER SUPPORT, NATICK MA 01760

16 -- EXTRACTION PARACHUTE JETTISON DEVICE (EPJD) SOL W13G07-CBD8-0003 POC MAJ Robert Culver (508) 233-5631 (Site Code DAAK60) The U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command (SSCOM) is seeking technical information on devices or components that could be used to develop an Extraction Parachute Jettison Device (EPJD). A need exists, to allow the jettison of extraction parachutes during heavy equipment airdrop malfunctions, when extraction parachutes have been deployed, but the airdrop load cannot be extracted from the aircraft. The EPJD will allow safe and reliable jettisoning of extraction parachutes during any extraction malfunction. At this time, SSCOM is investigating possible commercial sources for available EPJD devices or components. SSCOM is interested in obtaining information on commercially available EPJD devices or components with the following capabilities: (1) Ability to release parachutes attached to airdrop loads with drag forces ranging from 150 to 95,000 pounds; (2) Compatible with the size and weight constraints of the aircraft cargo compartment and existing airdrop rigging; (3) Compatible with current heavy equipment loads and rigging for both single and sequential platform airdrops; (4) Operates with all crew members forward of all loads to be extracted (autonomous operation is highly desired); (5) Maximum system weight of ten pounds; (6) Must not degrade overall reliability of the current airdrop system; (7) Can be rigged, inspected, monitored and operated by one loadmaster. Proprietary information will not be disclosed outside the US Government. Information provided will be used to develop specific requirements for a future EPJD. This is only a Market Survey, not a pre-solicitation notice. A pre-solicitation notice will be published if a formal solicitation is generated. No award will result from this market survey. Respondents should submit their product brochures, technical data, or other information concerning performance and cost within 30 days from the date of this publication. Responses should be directed to the POC above, referencing market research number W13G07-CBD8-0003. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS AT THISTIME. (0322)

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