HSC/YAK, Systems Contracting, 8107 13th St., Brooks AFB, TX 78235- 5218

A -- ACTIVE NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM SOL F33657-90-C-0078 POC Susan M Madrid, Contract Specialist, (210) 536-6337; Crystal Ebert, Contracting Officer, (210) 536-6686. The Life Support Systems Division at the Human Systems Program Office, Brooks AFB, TX is contemplating the acquisition of a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) active noise reduction (ANR) capability for use in Gentex SPH-4AF and HGU-56/P helicopter helmets as described below during the 1996 fiscal year. This announcement is NOT a formal solicitation and is NOT a request for proposals. Any formal solicitation will be announced separately. This sysnopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The intended operating environment is on military helicopters to include, but not limited to, the MH-53, MH-60, MH-47, and MH-6. The ANR capability shall be used in high EMI shipboard operations and explosive atmosphere operations. The ANR capability shall be in the form of ANR electronics modules which shall be used to replace the existing speakers in the SPH-4AF and HGU-56/P helmets' earcups, or as a replacement item for the entire earcup assembly itself. The ANR system when used in the SPH-4AF or HGU-56/p helmet must not degrade from the current impact protection capabilities of the helmets, and must be of the appropriate impedance to match aircraft communication systems. The ANR capability shall include a DC battery power pack and aircraft powered capability, shall maintain voice communications with a loss of DC power, and include installation, operation, and maintenance procedures. Information submitted on each of the following qualifications should be pertinent and specific in the technical area under consideration: (1) A description of current production ANR units which may meet the needs established above; (2) How and where those ANR units are being used in the field; (3) Noise attenuation test results using ANSI S12.42-1995 physical ear testing (MIRE method); and (4) A description of the facilities, equipment, and key personnel to be used in the production of any ANR units. Published price lists are also requested. Responses should be limited to 6 pages. Responses must be received before 24 Apr 96. Telephone responses will not be honored. There is no specific format or outline that your response must follow. Include other descriptive literature and any other specific and pertinent information that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Firms responding should indicate whether they are a small business(s), a small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a), or large business (L). Responses should be addressed to Humans System Center/YAK; Attn Ms Susan M Madrid, 8107 13th Street; Brooks, AFB TX 78235-5218. (0092)

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