SBIR / STTR #A214-032

Army SBIR Solicitation: Retrofit Solution for Enhanced Impact Protection in HGU-56P Aviator Helmet

This Army SBIR opportunity seeks innovative solutions to improve aviator helmet safety. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army SBIR Program - Target Product: - HGU-56P aviator helmet (no specific OEM named) - Requested Solution: - Retrofit material or technology to enhance helmet impact protection - Must improve impact energy absorption by at least 20% over current EPS foam (objective: 40%) - Retrofit must be installable without tools - Key Requirements: - Laboratory demonstration and comparison of modified vs. unmodified helmets - Cost and weight analysis of the retrofit solution - Material must maintain user comfort, durability, and resistance to petroleum/oil/lubricants - Performance must be validated across a range of temperatures - Deliverables include test plans, reports, updated specifications, and retrofit procedures - Project Phases: - Multi-phase effort including specification updates and production process development - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but the HGU-56P helmet is the focus

Description

This solicitation is for the development of enhanced impact protection for the HGU-56P aviator helmet. The project focuses on reducing impact energy, weight, and cost while improving impact durability, retrofit capability, and user comfort. The work includes laboratory demonstration, testing, specification updates, and production process development over multiple phases. Proposals must be submitted via the DSIP Portal.

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