Helicopter Program Office Integrity Programs Sustaining Engineering Services
ID: FA8552-25-R-HPOIPSESType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8552 AFLCMC WIUROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b9c2df864705459db3e27c1019a979aa/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a market survey to identify potential contractors capable of providing sustaining engineering services for the Helicopter Program Office (HPO) related to the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP), Mechanical Equipment and Subsystems Integrity Program (MECSIP), Avionics Integrity Program (AVIP), and Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) for various helicopter models including the HH-60W, MH-139A, TH-1H, and UH-1N. Contractors are expected to demonstrate expertise in rotary-wing structures, mechanical and avionics systems, fatigue analysis, non-destructive inspection, and software development, particularly concerning specific tasks outlined in relevant military standards. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity and safety of the helicopter fleets, and responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are due by January 7, 2026. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Casey Price at casey.price.3@us.af.mil or Jeanette Jordan at jeanette.jordan.2@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Casey Price
    casey.price.3@us.af.mil
    Jeanette Jordan
    jeanette.jordan.2@us.af.mil
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    27-30002_RFI_RW Sustaining Engineering Support Draft.docx
    This Request for Information (RFI) from the Helicopter Program Office (HPO) seeks to identify qualified contractors capable of providing continuous engineering support for the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP), Mechanical Equipment and Subsystems Integrity Program (MECSIP), Avionics Integrity Program (AVIP), and Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) for the HH-60W, MH-139A, TH-1H, and UH-1N helicopter fleets. The RFI aims to gather information on contractor expertise, capabilities, and experience in these areas, particularly concerning Task V activities of ASIP and MECSIP, Phase V of AVIP, and Task IV of EWIS, as defined by relevant MIL-STDs and MIL-HDBKs. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities in rotary-wing structures, mechanical and avionics systems, individual aircraft tracking, fatigue analysis, non-destructive inspection, and software development. The government encourages participation from both large and small businesses, including joint ventures, and will not reimburse for RFI participation. Responses, including a capability survey, are due by January 7, 2026.
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