AAAV Technology Center, USMC-DRPM-AAAV, Dept #208, Woodbridge, VA 22191-1215

25 -- TROOP SEAT FOR THE AAAV DUE 030999 POC Mr. Derek W. Erdley, (703) 492-3341 MARKET RESEARCH: The Direct Reporting Program Manager (DRPM) for the U.S. Marine Corps Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) is conducting market research to determine the commercial availability of a lightweight, durable, shock-absorbing troop seat for the AAAV. The Marine Corps wants to purchase a sufficient number of troop seats to carry out validation testing. The troop seats must be available by 1 March 2000 in order to conduct testing prior to selection. Seat pan for each occupant shall measure 457 mm (18 in) in width by 381 mm to 432 mm (15 in to 17 in) in depth. Seat back for each occupant shall measure 457 mm to 508 mm (18 in to 20 in) in width by 457 mm to 508 mm (18 in to 20 in) in height. Seat back to seat pan angle shall be between 93-103 degrees. Seat pan angle relative to horizontal shall be between 5-8 degrees. Maximum backrest angle shall not be more than 110 degrees from horizontal. Seat shall accommodate 5th to 95th percentile sized Marines in all gear, including Arctic clothingand NBC MOPP IV gear. Seats shall be free of points that may pinch or snag personnel clothing or equipment during egress. Seat shall be resistant to corrosion from salt water and withstand anticipated abuse; i.e. being stepped on by boots, contact with personal gear, tools, and weapons, etc. Seat designs shall mitigate the effects of explosive accelerations and shocks. The AAAV shall provide protection against incapacitation of the crew and embarked infantry as a result of a ballistically induced acceleration in the presence of a non-perforating event. To achieve this level of protection, transfer of ballistically induced acceleration must be no greater than 150 g's over 2 milliseconds and no greater than 40 g's over 7 milliseconds. The troop seats must be capable of withstanding the high structural loads occurring during routine operation of a 76,000 lb tracked vehicle. Additional information is available on the AAAV web page (http://www.aaav.hqi.usmc.mil) or can be requested through email to the following address: aeng@notes.hqi.usmc.mil. The AAAV point of contact is Mr. Derek Erdley (703) 492-3341. The closing date for this request is 9 March 1999. Companies with existing troop seats or currently developing troop seats that would meet or exceed the above requirements should provide design characteristics and performance data to: DIRECT REPORTING PROGRAM MANAGER, AAAV, ATTN: Mr. William S. Story, Department 240, 991 ANNAPOLIS WAY, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191-1215. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. Posted 02/09/99 (W-SN296412). (0040)

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