HESP -- Helicopter Engress System for Passengers

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to exercise Option IV and thereafter Option V of contract N00019-07-C-0052 with Switlik Parachute Co., Inc., Trenton, NJ to procure the option quantities in the contract for Helicopter Egress System for Passengers (HESP) units. HESP is the Phase II upgrade of the Interim Passenger Helicopter Aircrew Breathing Device. HESP consists of an underwater breathing device and a flotation assmbly. HESP provideds longer breathing time and improved buoyancy for USMC helicopter passengers who may engress from a stricken helicopter into the sea. HESP replaced the Navy's Helicopter Aircrew Breathing Device with an imprved and common airbottle. Switlik Parachute Company won and was awarded the base contract with 5 Options (Contract N00019-07-C-0052) in July 17, 2007 after a full and open competition.