U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SYSTEMS COMMAND, ACQUISITION DIRECTORATE, ATTN AMSSC-AD, NATICK MA 01760-5011

99 -- LIGHTWEIGHT PASGT HELMET SHELLS SOL 032&&&-9709-0001 POC Frank A. Scipione Contract Specialist (508)233-4366 fax (508)233-5286 (Site Code DAAK60) The US Army Soldier Systems Command is preparing to release in Fiscal Year 1998 a Request for Proposals for a small quantity of Lightweight PASGT helmet shells. The helmet shell will be the same shape as the currently mil-apec'd (MIL-H-44099) but will be fabricated from a lighter material. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded in FY98 with delivery that year. Options for future quantities may be included in that contract. The helmet will be built to the performance requirements of a Lightweight Helmet Purchase Description. Government requests industry to review and comment on the producibility of the Lightweight PASGT helmet from the purchase description. Copies of the draft Lightweight Helmet Purchase Description are available for review through SSCOM NAC. Written comments are to be returned to NAC within 14 days. (0246)

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