Overhaul of Dynamic Components on the UH-1N Helicopters
ID: FA852426R0002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

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

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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors for the overhaul of dynamic components on UH-1N helicopters under solicitation FA8524-26-R-0002. The procurement involves comprehensive services for critical safety items, including Swashplate and Support Assemblies, Scissors and Sleeve Assemblies, Main Rotor Mast Assemblies, and Tail Rotor Hub Assemblies, with a focus on quality assurance and adherence to strict delivery schedules. This contract is vital for maintaining the operational readiness and safety of military helicopters, ensuring that all components meet rigorous standards. Proposals are due by December 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, and interested parties should direct inquiries to Shawna Barrett at shawna.barrett.1@us.af.mil or Leigh Ann Taylor at leigh.taylor.3@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shawna Barrett, Contracting Officer
    (478) 973-7806
    shawna.barrett.1@us.af.mil
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    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for overhauling UH-1N dynamic components for the United States Air Force (USAF). The services include functional testing, inspection, and overhaul of critical safety items such as the Swashplate and Support Assembly, Scissors and Sleeve Assembly, Main Rotor Mast Assembly, and Tail Rotor Hub Assembly. The contractor must adhere to strict delivery schedules, quality control, and reporting standards in Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAVAF). The contract is a Firm Fixed-Price Requirements contract with a one-year basic period and four one-year ordering periods, with work performed at the contractor's facility. Key aspects include meticulous handling of government property, robust quality management systems, and compliance with cybersecurity and supply chain risk management protocols.
    This government RFP outlines the evaluation factors for award, emphasizing a price-only competition alongside Special Standards of Responsibility (SSR) per DAFFARS MP 5315.3 paragraph 1.2.1.16 and FAR 9.104-2. Award will go to the responsible offeror with the lowest price that meets all RFP terms and SSRs. Offerors must submit pricing using attachments like the Pricing Matrix (Attachment 8) and Performance Work Statement (Attachment 1). The pricing evaluation focuses on reasonableness and balance, with the Total Evaluated Price (TEP) calculated from Firm Fixed Price (FFP) CLINs X001-X008 and X0010-X0014. Unbalanced pricing, such as "front-loading" costs, may lead to proposal rejection if it poses an unacceptable risk. CLIN X009 (Data) is not separately priced and excluded from TEP. The TEP is solely for evaluation, not obligating the government to exercise ordering periods, and an example TEP calculation is provided for clarity.
    This government file outlines transportation data and instructions for solicitations under purchase instrument number FD20602600025-00, initiated on October 2, 2025. It details F.O.B. (Free On Board) terms, recommending F.O.B. Origin, and specifies relevant FAR citations for transportation provisions (52.247-29 and 52.247-53). A critical instruction requires vendors to contact DCMA Transportation via the SIR eTool System prior to shipment for all "DCMA Administered" contracts, especially for F.O.B. Origin, Foreign Military Sales, and F.O.B. Destination OCONUS/Export movements, to secure necessary DOD regulatory clearances and shipping instructions. Failure to comply may lead to additional vendor expenditures. The document lists multiple line items (0001-0013) with specific NSN/Pseudo NSNs, all destined for DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, TX, at 540 First Street SE Bldg 1846, Corpus Christi, TX 78419-5255, USA. Each item includes remarks instructing vendors to contact Supply Planner Morgan McWhirter 3-5 days prior to completion to obtain "Mark For" instructions. The file also provides transportation funds information (TACRN: AAA, Purchase Instrument Line LOA: 97X4930.FC04 645 47GR 15443Z 01K010 00000 UJJOCR 503000 F03000 FSR: 013720 PSR: K39303, Second Destination Transportation Account Code: F6RS) and contact information for Chiquita D. Cole from 406 SCMS/GULAA for further assistance.
    The document outlines packaging requirements for federal government procurements, emphasizing compliance with MIL-STD-129 (military marking) and MIL-STD-2073-1 (military packaging). A key focus is on wood packaging material (WPM) regulations, which mandate that all WPM, including pallets, boxes, and crates, must be constructed from debarked, heat-treated wood (56°C/133°F for 30 minutes). Certification and marking by an American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) accredited agency are required to prevent the spread of invasive species, aligning with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 15. The file details specific packaging codes and requirements for various items (PACRN AAA, AAC, AAD, AAE), including preservation levels, packaging levels, and unit pack dimensions. Additionally, shipping containers must adhere to MIL-STD-129 for marking, with provisions for supplementary markings like serial numbers or OEM information as specified on AFMC Form 158.
    This GFP Attachment details provisioned and requisitioned items for solicitation FA852426R0002, dated October 15, 2025. The attachment lists four distinct items: Swashplate and Support Assy (125 units at $33,798 each), Rotary Head (60 units at $43,526 each), Rotor Mast (75 units at $51,869 each), and Rotor Hub (10 units at $12,342 each). Each item includes descriptions, NSN, CAGE Code, part and model numbers, quantity, unit of measure, and acquisition cost. All items are identified as upgradable and for "Use As-Is" property usage. This document outlines the critical components and their specifications required for the solicitation, focusing on aviation-related parts.
    This document outlines pre-qualification requirements for vendors seeking to repair and overhaul critical flight safety components for military helicopters under Public Law 98-525, 10 U.S. Code Section 2319. Key components include the Swashplate and Support Assembly, Scissors and Sleeve Assembly, Tail Rotor Hub Assembly, and Main Rotor Mast Assembly, all designated as Critical Safety Items due to their impact on aircraft control and safety. Potential bidders must demonstrate extensive capabilities, including detailed factory layouts, specialized tooling, quality assurance plans (AS9100 or ISO 9001 certification), and a proven track record in repairing similar components. Bidders must perform at least 75% of the work in-house and ensure material traceability. The document also specifies that certain entities, such as Bell Helicopter Textron and Arista, are already qualified for specific parts. The estimated cost for source qualification, primarily for SAR package development, is $6,000 per part. The government contact for technical requirements is Andrew Bailey (AFLCMC/WIUED).
    The provided government file, likely an attachment or cover page for a larger document related to federal or state RFPs or grants, primarily serves as a technical note regarding PDF viewing. It instructs users to open the PDF portfolio in Adobe Acrobat X or Adobe Reader X, or later versions, for the best experience. The document also includes a prompt to
    The provided PDF document is protected and cannot be viewed with the current reader. It explicitly states that a different, compatible PDF reader is required, specifically one that supports files protected by Microsoft Office. Therefore, the content of the file, which would typically pertain to government RFPs, federal grants, or state/local RFPs, is inaccessible for analysis.
    This document is a price matrix for Solicitation FA8524-26-R-0002, outlining overhaul services for various helicopter components across a basic ordering period and four additional ordering periods. The services include overhauls for Swashplate and Support Assemblies, Scissors and Sleeve Assemblies, Main Rotor Mast Assemblies, and Tail Rotor Hub Assemblies. Each period also includes provisions for "Beyond Economical Repair/Not Functioning Properly" (BER/NFF) units for these components, as well as a line item for "Data." All services are designated as Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). The matrix requires offerors to input unit prices and total amounts, indicating a request for proposal for these specific overhaul services.
    This government solicitation outlines instructions for offerors participating in a Firm-Fixed Price, Requirements Type, Indefinite Delivery Contract for the overhaul and repair of UH-1N Dynamic Components. The acquisition, conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 15, is a price-only competition with the intent to award without discussions. Proposals must include a completed Price Matrix, a cover letter detailing any exceptions, and supporting documentation demonstrating Bell Certification, Air Force qualified source of repair, or an approved Source Approval Request (SAR). Offerors must propose prices for all Contract Line Items (CLINs), rounded to the nearest whole dollar. A Special Standard of Responsibility requires offerors to meet specific pre-qualification criteria, which may be waived for those with prior qualifications or certifications for Bell 205, 212, or UH-1N helicopter component repair. First article requirements apply only to offerors meeting the SAR criteria. The performance period is from FY26 to FY31, with proposals due by December 14, 2025, 3:00 PM EST.
    This document outlines the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for contract FD20602600025, detailing various data items the contractor must provide. These include Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) Reporting, Government Property (GP) Inventory Reports, Contract Depot Maintenance (CDM) Monthly Production Reports, Item Unique Identification (IUID) Marking Plans and Activity Reports, Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) Alert/Safe-Alert Reports, First Article Test/Inspection Procedures and Reports (FA/IPR), First Article Test/Inspection Procedures and Plans (FAT/IPP), and Accident/Incident Reports. Each data item specifies authorities, contract references, requiring offices, submission frequencies (daily, annually, monthly, quarterly, or as required), and distribution instructions. The document emphasizes electronic submissions, adherence to specific data item descriptions (DIDs), and timely reporting to designated government personnel, primarily Program Managers and Engineers, with contact information to be provided upon contract award. The overall purpose is to ensure comprehensive data reporting and communication between the contractor and government agencies throughout the contract's performance period.
    This government solicitation, FA8524-26-R-0002, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the overhaul and repair of various helicopter rotor assemblies, specifically for the UH-1N helicopter. The contract seeks services for Swashplate & Support Assemblies, Scissors & Sleeve Assemblies, Main Rotor Mast Assemblies, and Tail Rotor Hub Assemblies. It includes provisions for both routine overhaul (with estimated quantities) and "No Fault Found (NFF)/Beyond Economical Repair (BER)" scenarios for each component. Additionally, the RFP requires First Article Overhaul for each component type. All services must comply with ISO 9001-2008 quality assurance standards. Deliveries are FOB Origin, with required delivery times ranging from 90 to 150 calendar days after receipt of order or reparable assets. The acquisition is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 336413 and a size standard of 1,250 employees. The issuing office is SOF - FIXED WING/ROTARY WING, AFSC/PZAAA at Robins AFB GA.
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