Modular Aircrew Common Helmet (MACH)

Added: November 13, 2006 Modified: October 10, 2007Track Changes This serves as notification that the final solicitation Q&A document has been posted. Proposal due date and time remain unchanged at 15 Oct 07 at 4:00pm CDT.

Added: November 13, 2006 Modified: October 1, 2007Track Changes Additional MACH Final RFP questions and Government responses have been posted. Due date and time remains unchanged at 4:00pm CDT on 15 Oct 07.

Added: November 13, 2006 Modified: September 25, 2007Track Changes Additional MACH Final RFP question and Government response has been posted. Due date and time remains unchanged at 4:00pm CDT on 15 Oct 07.

Added: November 13, 2006 Modified: September 19, 2007Track Changes Solicitation amendment FA8902-07-R-1003-0001 has been released, along with responses to all solicitation questions received. Proposal due date remains unchanged as 15 Oct 07, 4:00pm CDT.

Added: November 13, 2006 Modified: August 29, 2007Track Changes The 77th Aeronautical Systems Group (77 AESG), Aircrew Performance Division (TA), seeks input from industry on the Modular Aircrew Common Helmet (MACH) Draft Request for Proposals (RFP). The objective of the MACH program is to provide a single helmet system capable of meeting all rotary and fixed wing mission requirements. The joint forces require the ability to easily and rapidly transition between required capabilities (e.g. symbology displays, cueing, and night vision) or use these devices simultaneously for optimum capability. The MACH will provide a common, modular solution to permit units to tailor helmet capabilities to suit mission requirements. The Draft RFP and associated documents are attached separately from this notice. Interested vendors must have an account with FedTeDS to access the Draft Performance Specification. This account can be set up at https://www.fedteds.gov. Comments to the Draft RFP are due no later than 4:00pm CDT on 09 July 2007.

Added: November 13, 2006 Modified: July 18, 2007Track Changes THIS IS A FORMAL PRESOLICITIATION NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 5.204. The 77th Aeronautical Systems Group, 77 AESG/PSK, Brooks City-Base, Texas, in support of the 648th Aeronautical Systems Squadron (AESS), intends to solicit and award up to two Fixed Price Incentive (FPI) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts for System Development & Demonstration (SDD) of a Modular Aircrew Common Helmet (MACH). Each contract will have a five year period of performance if all Options are exercised. The objective of the MACH program is to develop, manufacture, test, field, and sustain a replacement for all currently fielded fixed winged and rotary winged aircraft flight helmets. This is intended to reduce the number of helmet configurations in the Department of Defense (DoD) inventory, reduce the logistical footprint, provide an effective platform for helmet mounted devices and increase aircrew safety. Apart from the basic SDD effort, SDD Options for agency-specific modules will be included in each contract. An Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E) Option, Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Option, Re-Procurement Package Option, and various Full Rate Production (FRP) Options will also be included in each contract. In the event of a multiple award, the above Options will be exercised with a single SDD contractor after a downselect process. Best Estimated Quantities (BEQs) are provided for the following: IOT&E Articles (180 ea), LRIP Units (260 ea), FRP MACH Units (24,000 ea), FRP AH-64 Module Interfaces (500 ea), FRP JHMCS Module Interfaces (600 ea) and FRP Maxillofacial Shields (4,000 ea). Requirements will be provided in a Government Performance Specification, Statement of Objectives (SOO), Contractor Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and final solicitation. The application of Full Tradeoff source selection procedures will be utilized pursuant to AFFARS 5315.3 in the best value determination. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be released on or about 02 August 2007. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541710 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This size standard applies for the establishment of eligibility as a small business. Foreign participation is not prohibited at the prime contractor level, as there will be an opportunity for offerors to address Berry Amendment concerns in their proposals. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRY (CCR) PRIOR TO RECEIVING ANY AWARD. IN ADDITION, OFFERORS MUST ESTABLISH AN ACCOUNT IN THE FEDTEDS SYSTEM, WHERE THE PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON RELEASE OF THE SOLICITATION. Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Centers at 1-888-227-2423. Information concerning FedTeDS registration can be obtained from the website at http://www.fedteds.gov. Any concerns regarding this acquisition may be directed to the Contracting Officer. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The Contracting Officer is Ms. Angelica R. Armenta, 77AESG/PSK, 7980 Lindbergh Landing, Brooks City-Base, TX 78235-5119, 210-536-4892, Fax 210-536-4563, e-mail Angelica.Armenta@us.af.mil. If your concerns are not satisfied by the Contracting Officer, interested parties are invited to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Edward Noack at 210-536-2319 or e-mail Edward.Noack@brooks.af.mil. Collect calls will not be accepted.

Added: November 13, 2006 Modified: June 20, 2007Track Changes The 77th Aeronautical Systems Group (77 AESG), Aircrew Performance Division (TA), seeks input from industry on the Modular Aircrew Common Helmet (MACH) Draft Request for Proposals (RFP). The objective of the MACH program is to provide a single helmet system capable of meeting all rotary and fixed wing mission requirements. The joint forces require the ability to easily and rapidly transition between required capabilities (e.g. symbology displays, cueing, and night vision) or use these devices simultaneously for optimum capability. The MACH will provide a common, modular solution to permit units to tailor helmet capabilities to suit mission requirements. The Draft RFP and associated documents are attached separately from this notice. Interested vendors must have an account with FedTeDS to access the Draft Performance Specification. This account can be set up at https://www.fedteds.gov. Comments to the Draft RFP are due no later than 4:00pm CDT on 09 July 2007.

Added: November 13, 2006 The 77 Aeronautical Systems Group (77 AESG), is seeking feedback on the draft performance specification for the Modular Aircrew Common Helmet (MACH) system. The MACH is envisioned to be a common helmet solution, modular in design, thereby allowing for tailoring based upon mission requirements. The Request for Information (RFI) is attached separately from this notice. Responses to the RFI are due no later than 10 Jan 2007.