16 -- EXTRACTION PARACHUTE JETTISON SYSTEM (EPJS) HEAVY

Notice Date

January 16, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center Natick, ATTN: AMSSB-ACN, Natick, MA 01760-5011

ZIP Code

01760-5011

Solicitation Number

W13G07-CBDEPJS-0001

Response Due

February 16, 2001

Point of Contact

MAJ Joel Rieman (508) 233-5631

Description

The US Army Soldier Biological and Chemical Command, Soldier Systems Center (SBCCOM-SSC) PM-Soldier Support, Natick, MA. is conducting a market research for technical information on equipment that could be used to develop a heavy duty Extraction Parachute Jettison System (EPJS). We are seeking sources, product brochures, technical data, or other information concerning performance and cost, which will meet this requirement. An operational requirement exists to provide for the jettisoning of extraction parachutes during heavy equipment airdrop malfunctions, after extraction parachutes have been deployed, but the airdrop load remains inside the aircraft. The system will provide a safe and reliable method to jettison the extraction parachutes during any type of extraction malfunction. A light duty EPJS is currently undergoing operational test and evaluation prior to production and fielding. The light duty EPJS has the capability to jettison a single 28-foot extraction parachute that exerts a towed force of 27,050 pounds. At this time, SBCCOM-SSC is investigating possible commercial sources for a jettison system that can jettison up to three 28-foot extraction parachutes. The system should have the following capabilities: (1) Ability to release parachutes attached to airdrop loads having drag forces that range from zero to 80,500 pounds; (2) Be compatible with the size, weight, and configuration constraints of aircraft cargo compartments and control systems; (3) Be compatible with current type V airdrop platforms, rigging equipment, and aircraft airdrop systems for both single and sequential platform loads; (4) Must operate with all crewmembers forward of all loads to be extracted; (5) Maximum weight of 10 pounds added to the airdrop platform; (6) Must not degrade the overall performance of the current airdrop system; (7) Can be rigged, inspected, monitored and operated by one loadmaster; (8) Must have an individual activation reliability of 99 percent; and (9) Must be capable of operating in all climatic categories. Proprietary information will not be disclosed outside the U.S. Government. Information provided will be used to develop specific requirements for a future heavy duty EPJS. All interested firms, regardless of size are encouraged to respond to this request for information. 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 awards will result from this market survey. Respondents must submit their product brochures, technical data, or other information concerning performance and cost within 30 days of this publication. Responses must be directed to US Army SBCCOM-SSC-PM Soldier Support, ATTN: MAJ Joel Rieman, AMSSB-PM-RSS-A (N), Natick, MA. 01760, TELEPHONE (508) 233-5631 referencing market research number W13G07-CBDEPJS-0001. No solicitation document exists at this time. This market survey is for information and planning purposes only. This is not an invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be taken as a commitment by SBCCOM-SSC. See Note 25.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010118/16SOL032.HTM (W-016 SN50A9T7)