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Country: USA
Summary: Rfi for State of the Art Survival Items Suitable for Containment in the Sku-10 Seat Kit Assembly on Tactical Aircraft Equipped with the Naval Aviation Common Ejection Seat (Naces)
UST Ref No: 123994047
Deadline: 05 Sep 2025
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
Document Ref. No.: N00421-25-WPM202-RFI-NACES-SKU-10
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To promote early exchanges of information with Industry in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.2, Naval Air Systems Command, Aircrew Systems (NAVAIR PMA202) of Patuxent River, Maryland is issuing this Request for Information (RFI). NAVAIR is requesting information to identify qualified sources to provide commercially available survival items for Navy and Marine Corps aircrew flying in F/A-18 and EA-18 aircraft. The requirements for these items are provided below. Interested parties are invited to describe their capabilities to provide the product as described herein. The Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items submitted in response to this RFI will be evaluated for the capability to meet the desired performance requirements listed below and the table listing key system attributes.
A twofold focus exists for this effort. First, identify a water source that will extend survival in a maritime environment (single person life raft) with a threshold of 7 days and an objective of 14 days. For each 24-hour period, a minimum of 64 ounces of water should be produced and able to be stored within the confines of a single person life raft. The form factor has a threshold of being able to be packed in the SKU-10 survival seat kit in a space 6 inches by 14 by 4 inches (336 square inches overall). It cannot exceed 2 pounds. It must have a shelf life of no less than two (2) years. Additionally, energy sources will be Key System Attributes and can be accommodated by the aircrew in pockets on their flight gear. Total weight cannot exceed five (5) pounds. Pocket size is defined as 6.5 inches in width by 8 inches in length and 1 inch depth. Any pockets must securely close with a zipper or similar closure system to prevent items from falling out and creating foreign object damage to the aircraft. Resistance to saltwater intrusion is a required characteristic.
The Navy plans to approve COTS items that meet user requirements for local procurement by squadrons as required...
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Rfi for State of the Art Survival Items Suitable for Containment in the Sku-10 Seat Kit Assembly on Tactical Aircraft Equipped with the Naval Aviation Common Ejection Seat (Naces) - USA Tender

The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE NAVY, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Rfi for State of the Art Survival Items Suitable for Containment in the Sku-10 Seat Kit Assembly on Tactical Aircraft Equipped with the Naval Aviation Common Ejection Seat (Naces). This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 123994047 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-09-05.

The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.