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
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking contractors to provide repair services for vertical indicators on TH-1H helicopters. This procurement involves a five-year firm-fixed-price requirements contract for the repair of 15 vertical indicators (NSN: 6610-01-552-8582; PN: 30230-81110), which are critical components in supporting the TH-1H helicopter program. The work will take place in Clearwater, Florida, and is essential for maintaining the operational readiness and safety of the aircraft. Interested parties can reach out to Yashica Woods at yashica.woods@us.af.mil or Shawna Barrett, the Contracting Officer, at shawna.barrett.1@us.af.mil or by phone at 478-973-7806 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Yashica Woods
    yashica.woods@us.af.mil
    Shawna Barrett, Contracting Officer
    (478) 973-7806
    shawna.barrett.1@us.af.mil
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    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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