Sources Sought for the Overhaul of the Computer, Flight Control for the UH-60 Black Hawk
ID: W58RGZ-25-R-0079Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

AUTOMATIC PILOT MECHANISMS AND AIRBORNE GYRO COMPONENTS (6615)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dfd514cf8fe340628c8c2297e7836e28/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking sources for the overhaul of the Computer Flight Control system for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. This procurement aims to enhance the operational capabilities and reliability of the flight control systems, which are critical for the safe and effective operation of this military aircraft. The overhaul will involve advanced manufacturing processes within the NAICS industry of Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, under the PSC code for Automatic Pilot Mechanisms and Airborne Gyro Components. Interested parties should reach out to Zenita N. Dale at zenita.n.dale.civ@army.mil or Lindy L. Pinchon at lindy.l.pinchon@army.mil for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Zenita N. Dale
    zenita.n.dale.civ@army.mil
    Lindy L. Pinchon
    lindy.l.pinchon@army.mil
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