715794488 - PPA/017 - Naval Firefighting Helmet & Communication System
Description: National Armaments Director Group, Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries (PPA), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is procuring a replacement Firefighting Helmet & Communication System (FFHCS) for use aboard Royal Navy vessels. The helmets are to integrate with existing personal protective equipment, radio systems, and ancillary equipment. PPA supports multiple defence areas by delivering and sustaining systems that generate energy, provide propulsion, and enable cross-cutting auxiliary functions aboard naval vessels, including domestic, fire and rescue, and catering systems. The requirement is for a commercially available firefighting helmet incorporating an integrated communications system comprising a bone-conducting microphone, speaker(s) and push-to-talk functionality, compatible with in-service Motorola R7Ex radios and existing firefighting personal protective equipment. The current firefighting helmet and communication configuration is obsolete. The requirement is intended to provide a (read more...)
Summary: Defence Equipment and Support, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is buying replacement firefighting helmets with integrated communications for use aboard Royal Navy vessels. The requirement is for a commercially available, off-the-shelf helmet and communications system, including a bone-conducting microphone, speakers and a wired push-to-talk unit. The system must work with in-service Motorola R7Ex radios, which the Authority will source separately, and integrate with existing firefighting protective equipment and ancillary equipment, including breathing apparatus, hoods and protective clothing. The replacement is intended to support firefighting, search and rescue, incident command and training. The contract also covers packaging and delivery of the complete system, plus technical, maintenance, cleaning, repair, product-life and NATO codification information. Delivery is in the United Kingdom.