SAM #N6883626Q0075

Sole Source Procurement for Dual-Visor Assemblies and Certified Visors for T-6 Aircraft Helmets

This opportunity is a sole source procurement for dual-visor upgrade assemblies for T-6 aircraft helmets, led by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville ERP and NAVAIR. - Procurement Details: - The government seeks 1000 each of Visor Strap Assembly (Inner) P/N B7182 and Visor Strap Assembly (Outer) P/N B7078. - Also required are certified Dual Bungee Visors for T-6 aircraft, part numbers 96D9738-2 and 96D9739-2. - These items are mandated by an Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) and must be sourced from the OEM or its authorized distributor. - Purpose and Requirements: - The dual-visor system allows pilots to switch between clear and tinted visors without removing the helmet, improving safety and operational efficiency. - The upgrade reduces cockpit hazards, minimizes distraction, and provides continuous eye protection against glare, bird strikes, and canopy fragmentation. - Only the OEM can supply the certified equipment due to airworthiness and pilot safety standards. - Commercial Opportunity: - Sole source procurement; no competing vendors identified due to proprietary certification and airworthiness requirements. - Focused on helmet modernization for the T-6 training aircraft community. - Technical Information: - Part numbers: B7182, B7078, 96D9738-2, 96D9739-2. - Quantities: 1000 each for strap assemblies; unspecified for visors. - OEM is the only authorized supplier; market research confirmed exclusivity.

Description

The integration of the dual-visor system in the T-6 aircraft will significantly enhance aircrew safety and operational efficiency by eliminating the hazardous requirement to physically swap visors during flight. By allowing pilots to seamlessly transition between clear and tinted visors, this upgrade mitigates the risk of introducing Foreign Object Debris (FOD) into the cockpit and drastically reduces "head-down" time and distraction during critical, high-workload phases of flight. Ultimately, this modernization ensures continuous eye protection against glare, bird strikes, or canopy fragmentation while maintaining optimal situational awareness, thereby directly lowering the mishap potential within the T-6 training environment.

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