Contracts Group, Bldg 588, Mail Stop 32, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5304

19 -- MULTI-PLACE LIFE RAFTS (MPLR'S) DUE 033198 POC Rachel Orosz, Contract Specialist, 301-342-1861 ext 147, FAX 301-342-1864, Nancy F. Kuzmick, Contracting Officer, 301-342-1861 ext 150 E-MAIL: Orosz_Rachel%PAX9B@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL, Orosz_Rachel%PAX9B@MR.NAWCAD.NAVY.MIL. 17. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River, MD is seeking information from potential sources regarding industry technologies applicable to improving Aircrew Multi-Place Life Raft (MPLR) performance and maintainability for Helicopter and other applicable Fixed-Winged Aircraft. This request is for INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. Current MPLR's utilize manufacturing techniques, design and inspection cycles that are outdated, expensive and environmentally unfriendly. These MPLR's also have limited reliability and require periodic inspection, maintenance and repack cycles. From a safety perspective, the existing rafts are bulky and/or stowed in aircraft locations with limited accessibility during emergency egress. The US Navy is looking to reduce raft bulk and weight, simplify current inventories and reduce logistical support requirements. The US Navy seeks to acquire current or emergent technology and design that focuses on the following five major areas: (1) Heat sealed seam construction that allows vacuum packaging, (2) No-leak inflation systems, (3) Self- righting capabilities, (4) Self-erecting overhead canopy (to aid injured mishap survivors), and (5) Self- inflating boarding stations. The NAWCAD is seeking innovative solutions addressing these requirements. Commercial solutions, technical solutions currently in production and/or prototype stages are highly desired. Companies responding to this request should provide detailed information on their capabilities and experience to Ms. Rachel Orosz, Code 2.5.4.2.1P, Bldg 588, Suite 2, NAWCAD, 47253 Whalen Road Unit 588, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1463. Written responses should be submitted by 31 March 1998 and reference this synopsis number on both the mailing envelope as well as on all enclosed documents. Interested companies should indicate whether or not they are a small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), or large business. Respondents must clarify if their firm can provide commercial or non-developmental items that could be modified to meet NAWCAD's needs. Please address all technical questions to Mr. Charles O'Rourke, Code 4.6.3.2, (301) 342-9211. Samples and 3-D models are encouraged. Proprietary information MUST be marked as such, on a page-by-page basis. This announcement is NOT a Request For Proposal nor does the Government intend to pay for any information/items submitted in response to this synopsis. Data, samples and 3-D models will not be returned. This synopsis does not commit the Government to award a contract. This synopsis is for market research only and any procurement resulting from this announcement will be published separately in the CBD. (0057)

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