16 -- Huey II Aircraft passive IR suppression system (IRSS)

1. The US Department of State Office of Aviation is seeking sources of supply in order to improved aircraft passive IR suppression system (IRSS) on the 10 Huey II aircraft now in service in Afghanistan. a. System must be passive and requiring no external power source. b. Must reduce the aircraft IR signature by at least 70% and the USG provided manufacturer engineering / test data to substantiate this. c. Any minor airframe modifications will be accomplished in country in 40 man hours or less with resources already on site, at no additional cost to the government for labor. d. Increase of weight to aircraft less than 30 lbs with only limited or no reduction of performance. e. No significant change to aircraft CG requirements f. Certified by FAA or recognized military flight qualification. g. Consideration for ease of maintenance and projected mean time between repairs. 2. Solution should also briefly address a. Modification Work Order (MWO) work package development for removal of 1968 version of tail pipe assembly and installation of new system. b. Projected ROM costs to include non recurring manufacturing expenses. c. Address changes to technical publications to include repair procedures and operators manuals d. Training if required e. Project time line and delivery schedule f. Substantiation that the manufacture is capable and qualified to develop, test, and deliver (Past performance and capabilities) 3. Questions regarding this source sought synopsis shall be directed to the INL/A Chief of Maintenance; POC is Doug Aslett, at extension +1 (555) 000-0000 x33606. Please include a ROM and notional delivery schedule as part of your capability statement.