Military helmets. Expressions of Interest (EOI) are sought from companies interested in meeting the requirement for a 3 year (with the option to extend by 1 year) Framework Agreement for the Manufacture, Supply and Post Design Services for Mk15 Passenger Helmets. The limited period of the proposed contract is due to an on-going review of the current MoD aircrew helmet strategy as well as an assessment of the impact preformance requirements which, within the next 18 months, should establish a performance specification for any subject competition activities.

The current helmet designated the Mk15 helmet, is an omni-fitting helmet, designed to provide maximum comfort and ease of fitting whilst maintaining a high level of impact protection. The helmet consists of a shell, liner assembly, twin visor assembly (including ridged visor protection cover) and a communication system, which will interface with a variety of communications equipment. Provision within the design has been made for two oxygen mask fixing points when required. Retention of the helmet is achieved by three straps, one for the chin and one for the nape and the third adjusting the height. Each helmet comes with an illustrated fitting instructions and a stowage bag for stowing the helmet (within the aircraft), when it is not being worn.

COMPANIES EXPRESSING AN INTEREST ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE THE PRE-QUALIFICATION QUESTIONS IN SECTION III (LEGAL, ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION) AS PART OF YOUR EOI SUBMISSION, WHILST NOTING THE SCORING MATRIX AT SECTION IV (PROCEDURE).