Upgrade the Integrated Helmet and Display Sighting System (IHADSS) Improved Helmet Display Unit (IHDU) for the AH-64 Apache Helmet by replacing the cathode ray tube with a flat panel display

This effort is restricted to Elbit Systems of America (ESA), Inc., 4700 Marine Creek Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76179. Offers from concerns other than the above are not solicited, however all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by Army Contracting Command - Rock Island. This notice is published for subcontracting purposes only. The contractor will design a Flat Panel Helmet Display (FHDU) to replace the current monochrome Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) in the Apache Integrated Helmet and Display System (IHADSS) Improved Helmet Display Unit (IHDU). The FHDU will provide a high brightness, high resolution display that will supply the Apache pilots with pilotage, navigation, and weapon aiming information. The period of performance will be 05 July 2016 - 04 November 2018. The proposed contract will not include an option provision. The Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition will be made publicly available within 14 days after the contract award in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.501(a)(1)(iii).