V22 Windscreen Improvements

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) intends to procure on a sole-source basis a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with Sierracin Corporation (solicitation number N6893625Q0026) for research and development services to replace the indium tin oxide (ITO) heater film in V22 windscreen deicing systems with aluminum-doped zinc oxide (AZO) film. The effort will consist of three phases over an estimated 12-month period, focusing on process development, scaling, and application to an actual V22 windscreen faceply. Key requirements include applying AZO film to a stretched acrylic (SA) faceply without exceeding 60°C, achieving sheet resistance of 18 ohms/sq or lower, and maintaining visible light transmission (VLT) and night vision transmission (NVIS) values of 70 or higher. Deliverables include AZO-coated coupons and laminates, along with comprehensive reports detailing process parameters, test results (sheet resistance, VLT, NVIS, adhesion, thermal cycling), and recommendations for further testing. Firms believing they can fulfill this requirement may submit a capability statement by January 6, 2025.

Notice ID

f4864cafbb314f80a82d4f54e9e929f5

Solicitation Number

N6893625Q0026

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AJ12