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The Technology Applications Contracting Office (TAKO), Ft Eustis, Va has a requirement to perform and deliver a crashworthy analysis of the 530FF Occupant Crush Box system. The A/MH-6M crush box is based upon the commercial 530FF helicopter with a two passenger fron seat configuration. The A/MH-6M aircraft is a highly modified version of the 530FF helicopter and the flight envelop has been extensively expanded. Additionally, the commercial crush box area has been subjected to several military modifications. The Government intends to award this requirement on a sole source basis to MHDI in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).