Repair of the Vertical Indicators on the TH-1H Helicopters
ID: FA8524-25-Q-0004Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8524 AFSC PZAAAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (J016)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0fa03888aeaa4d4cbeab175860e7f8c2/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 17, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors for the repair of 15 Vertical Indicators on the TH-1H helicopters, as outlined in the presolicitation notice FA8524-25-Q-0004. This procurement involves a five-year Firm-Fixed Price Requirements Contract to support the TH-1H helicopter training program based at Fort Novosel, Alabama, with repairs required to be completed within 60 days after induction. The work is designated for the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Aerosonic, LLC, due to the lack of technical data available to other sources, emphasizing the critical nature of maintaining these aviation components for military training operations. Interested parties should note that the RFQ will be accessible via www.SAM.gov, with proposals due by May 15, 2025, and all completed work to be delivered to Robins AFB, Georgia. For further inquiries, contact Yashica Woods at yashica.woods@us.af.mil or Shawna Barrett at shawna.barrett.1@us.af.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
Yashica Woods
yashica.woods@us.af.mil
Shawna Barrett, Contracting Officer
(478) 973-7806
shawna.barrett.1@us.af.mil
Files
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Synopsis for 25-00069.pdf
Apr 2, 2025, 5:06 PM UTC
The government pre-solicitation notice, FA8524-25-Q-0004, outlines an upcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the repair of 15 Vertical Indicators on the TH-1H helicopter, with an anticipated release date around April 15, 2025. This is a five-year Firm-Fixed Price Requirements Contract to support the TH-1H helicopter training program based at Fort Novosel, Alabama, which operates a fleet of 28 aircraft. The contract stipulates a one-year basic period, followed by four ordering periods, requiring repairs to be completed within 60 days after induction as specified in the Performance Work Statement dated January 24, 2025. Due to a lack of technical data available to other sources, the repair work is designated for the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Aerosonic, LLC, according to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). The RFQ will be accessible via www.SAM.gov, with no hard copies provided, and proposals are expected by May 15, 2025. The final destination for the completed work is Robins AFB, Georgia. This notice indicates an essential requirement for specialized services in maintaining critical aviation components for military training operations.
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