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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on September 24, 2018. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

AFWERX CHALLENGE - FIXED WING NEXTGEN HELMET

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FA8651-18-3-0002Federal

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Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8651 Afrl Rwk

NAICS

339999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

Place of Performance

AFWERX Las Vegas Innovation Hub 3773 Howard Hughes Pkwy, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89169, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8651 Afrl Rwk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeEGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-6810, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8651 Afrl Rwk
Office AddressEGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-6810, USA
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Ashley HaslauerContracting Officer
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Mark RowlandInnovation Hub Director Las Vegas
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The USAF has allocated up to $20 million to redesign and replace the Fixed Wing (plane) helmet used by pilots and aircrew. Whether you make or design entire helmet systems or just components that are, or might be related, we're challenging you to help us create the helmet of the future. This challenge is a new initiative for USAF and uses the AFWERX team and process to find people with the ideas, components, materials and technologies to improve the Fixed Wing Aircrew Helmet. Even if you aren't sure your technology could be used in a USAF helmet still submit your ideas so we can engage with you. The helmet of tomorrow needs to be lightweight, comfortable, stable, improved noise protection, have better thermal management and the ability to tailor the helmet for different needs. The goal is to enhance aircrew performance, safety and satisfaction. ALL Non-traditional are invited to participate!!!!!!!!! Find out more information and submit your ideas at: https://www.afwerxchallenge.com/better-wing-pilot-helmets

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