The Air Force Air Mobility Battlelab is exploring the feasibility and military utility of commercial/government off-the-shelf (COTS/GOTS) crashworthy seats for loadmasters in C-130 E/H model aircraft cargo compartments. To be feasible, seats would conform to the Personnel Restraint category of table 513.5-III of the Mil-Std-810F and have a 4-point restraint harness with head rest/support. The occupant must be able to perform all required duties while seated and wearing full protective gear to include flak and survival vests, helmet, and Aircrew Chemical Defense Ensemble. In addition to seat information, the Battlelab seeks mounting concepts that would enable the placement of a forward facing seat forward of the right-hand paratroop door and an aft facing seat located aft of the crew entry door. Mounting method would not interfere with established C-130 cargo loading and airdrop operations or egress procedures; would not reduce troop and cargo capacity; and would not require structural mounting to the C-130 cargo deck (all structural connections would have to be made to aircraft bulkheads or frames). Mounting concepts that provide for quick installation, removal, and interchangeability between different locations in the cargo compartment are highly desired. Seat would comply with applicable sections of Flammability Federal Aviation Regulation 25.853 and Mil Std-1472F. Through this request for information (RFI), the Battlelab is requesting information concerning mature technologies, which meet the requirements previously stated. This RFI may be followed by a request for proposal to conduct a Battlelab Concept Demonstration. All possible offerors are strongly encouraged to submit information supporting this request. NOTICE TO FOREIGN OFFERORS: Foreign or foreign-owned offerors are advised that their participation is subject to foreign disclosure review procedures and restrictions that could preclude their participation in this announcement. SUBMISSIONS: Product information may be submitted until COB EST 25 October 2005. White papers should not exceed five pages and should include cost estimates. Electronic responses shall be submitted in MS Word format or Adobe PDF file. Refer technical questions and submit product information to Mr. Kenneth Interval of Concurrent Technologies Corporation via email at [email protected] or by mail to 100 CTC Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904-1935. THE SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT CONCERNING THIS RFI IS MR. INTERVAL. You may contact Mr. Interval with any questions you may have at (814) 269-6461. Electronic submittals are strongly encouraged. GENERAL RFI INFORMATION: The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information about market information or capabilities for planning purposes as defined in FAR 15.201(e). Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Offerors are advised that only Air Force Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the Government to the obligation of funds. Offerors are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. For copyright purposes, offerors are also advised that submitting a proposal implies express permission for Concurrent Technologies Corporation personnel to use the data, pictures, and other information contained in the submittals for the report back to the Battlelab.

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