SAM #N6883626Q0075

Procurement of Dual Visor Strap Assemblies for T-6 Aircraft Helmets

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville is seeking dual visor strap assemblies for helmets used in T-6 aircraft to enhance pilot safety and operational efficiency. - Government Buyer: - NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville (Department of the Navy) - Products Requested: - 1000 Visor Strap Assembly (Inner), Part Number B7182 - 1000 Visor Strap Assembly (Outer), Part Number B7078 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Notable Requirements: - Dual-visor system enables seamless transition between clear and tinted visors - Reduces risk of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and minimizes pilot distraction during critical flight phases - Designed for T-6 aircraft helmet applications - All technical details and line item specifics are provided in the attached document - No administrative or procedural requirements are highlighted

Description

Due to the increased desire of the T-6 community to avoid swapping out visors during flight, along with the elevated safety risk, the dual-visor was approved for use in the T-6 aircraft. Replacing visors (switching between dark/sun visors and clear visors for night or low-light transitions) while actively piloting an aircraft introduces a significant and unnecessary safety risk—especially during critical phases of flight, low-level navigation, or high-workload environments

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