Sources Sought for the Overhaul/Upgrade of the Blade Assembly for the UH-60 Black Hawk
ID: W58RGZ-25-R-0067Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-0000, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADES, DRIVE MECHANISMS AND COMPONENTS (1615)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e245b3b0272941db86b13eee244c3563/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is conducting a sources sought announcement to identify potential sources for the overhaul and upgrade of the Blade Assembly for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The procurement aims to assess the feasibility of a competitive acquisition for this critical aviation component, which is classified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and currently has Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation as the only known approved source. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities, including business size and socio-economic status, by January 3, 2025, to the primary contact, Andrew E. Cameron, at andrew.e.cameron.civ@army.mil, as this announcement is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andrew E. Cameron
    andrew.e.cameron.civ@army.mil
    Lindy L. Pinchon
    lindy.l.pinchon@army.mil
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