Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Attn: AMSAM-AR-TC, Building 401, Lee Blvd, Room 117, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

A -- ADVANCED LIGHTWEIGHT TRANSPARENT ARMOR FOR AIRCRAFT SOL DAAH10-98-R-0003 DUE 030598 POC Vickie Jordan, Contract Specialist, (757) 878-2100 E-MAIL: AATD, odom@eustis-aatds1.army.mil. The Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Command (AMCOM), proposes to award a cost plus fixed fee contract, entitled "Advanced Lightweight Transparent Armor for Aircraft." This program will develop conceptual transparent armor designs for military aircraft applications. Of paramount important is the determination of cost and weight issues related to these novel transparent armor concepts without sacrificing aircraft performance. Army Helicopters are designed to operate in hostile environments and survive ballistic threats ranging from 7.62mm ball to 23mm HEI fragments. Recent advancements in transparent armor technology have shown the possibility of increasing ballistic protection while reducing armor system weight. Although a significant amount of this work has been centered around ground vehicles, which do not have the weight restrictions commonly associated with aircraft, it is believed that this technology can be applied toward improving the performance and reducingthe weight of transparent armor systems utilized by military aircraft. The objectives of this program are to develop and define advanced transparent armor concepts that are suitable for aircraft application and will provide the required ballistic protection against the various projectiles and HEI fragments. Funding for this requirement is included in the financial plan for Fiscal Year 1998. However, funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available from which payment for contract purposes can be made. It is anticipated that a cost reimbursement type contract with a period of performance of twenty-four (24) months will be awarded. The estimated cost for this requirement is approximately is $650,000. Requests for this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the above address. Requests received by other means will not be honored. Requests from U.S. firms must include business size. Prior to award, any successful U.S. or Canadian firm will be required to provide a "DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement" certification number issued in accordance with DoD Directive 5230.25. Contingent upon meeting established security requirements, industry of the following country have been determined to be eligible to participate in this program: Canadian. Foreign firms of countries other than those listed may request a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP), but release cannot be guaranteed. Foreign firms desiring a copy of this solicitation must submit an official request through their embassy to HQ DA, ATTN: DAMIC-POC, Washington, D.C. 20310-1001. Requests received by other means will not be honored. See Note 26. (0015)

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