Degraded Visual Environment System (DVES)
ID: FA855226DVESType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8552 AFLCMC WIUROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (6610)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e71ce39a09ff42998002b9552955dcf6/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a Degraded Visual Environment System (DVES) for the HH-60W helicopter fleet. The objective is to enhance personnel recovery and combat search and rescue missions by integrating a system that provides real-time terrain and obstacle mapping, alerts, and improved situational awareness in degraded visibility conditions. This initiative is crucial for ensuring operational safety and effectiveness in various challenging environments, requiring solutions that are compatible with existing HH-60W systems and meet high technology readiness and manufacturing readiness levels. Interested parties must submit their capabilities, including company information and program schedules, by December 31, 2025, via the DoD SAFE Site File Exchange, with inquiries directed to Millie Danko at millie.danko@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Millie Danko
    millie.danko@us.af.mil
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    HH-60W DVES Program Information.docx
    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential industry sources for a Degraded Visual Environment System (DVES) for the HH-60W helicopter fleet. This system aims to enhance personnel recovery and combat search and rescue missions by providing real-time terrain/obstacle mapping, alerts, and improved situational awareness in degraded visibility conditions. The Air Force is seeking solutions with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 8-9 and a Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of 9 or above, covering Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD), Test & Evaluation (T&E), Full Rate Production (FRP), retrofit installation, and training device modifications. Key performance parameters include wire detection, real-time sensor updates, and high-resolution imagery, while key system attributes focus on hazard identification, obstacle cueing, and integration with existing HH-60W systems. Respondents are required to demonstrate current capabilities, provide a program schedule, and indicate their interest as prime or subcontractors. This notice is for information gathering only and does not constitute a request for proposal or a commitment to contract.
    Sources Sought Announcement - HH-60W DVES_updated due date.docx
    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Helicopter Sustainment Branch (WIH), is conducting a Sources Sought Market Research effort to identify potential sources and assess industry capabilities for providing Degraded Visual Environment System (DVES) capabilities for the HH-60W fleet. This effort is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation. The DVES solution must provide real-time hazard detection in various degraded visual environments and be compatible with existing HH-60W systems. Respondents are requested to provide company information, NAICS code status, partnership details, a capability statement, data rights and licensing information, and a program schedule. Submissions are due by January 14, 2026, via the DoD SAFE Site File Exchange.
    Sources Sought Announcement - HH-60W DVES.docx
    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Helicopter Sustainment Branch (WIH) at Robins AFB, GA, issued a Sources Sought Announcement for a Degraded Visual Environment System (DVES) for the HH-60W fleet. This is for market research and is not a solicitation. The project seeks to integrate DVES operational capability and safety enhancements compatible with existing systems without negatively impacting aircraft performance. The DVES solution must provide real-time hazard detection in various degraded visual environments, including ambient, artificial, and aircraft-induced conditions. Respondents are requested to provide company information, NAICS code status, partnership details, a capability statement, data rights information, and a program schedule. Responses are due by December 31, 2025, 1650 EST, via the DoD SAFE Site File Exchange.
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