Federal Register #Transmittal No. 2636

Philippines Procurement of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopters, Training, and Support

This opportunity involves a proposed U.S. government arms sale to the Government of the Philippines to enhance its rotary wing aircraft capabilities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) - Principal OEM: - Bell Textron Inc. (manufacturer of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopters) - Products and Quantities: - 22 Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopters - Spare parts: main rotor blades, tail rotor blades, full length trainer shoes - Bell 505 Veris flight simulators - Tools and ground support equipment for two operating bases - Technical publications (20-year access) - Garmin subscriptions (5-year access) - Services and Support: - Pilot training for 22 pilots (ground, flight, IMC, upset recovery) - Maintenance training for 6 students (Maintenance Officer Course) - Field, avionics, component, and engine maintenance training for 22 students - Operator and maintenance training for 6 students (simulator operation) - Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) package for 5 years - Field and logistics support representatives for 1 year - Program management reviews (annually for 3 years) - Delivery and reassembly of helicopters - Notable Requirements: - Support for two operating bases, each supporting 22 aircraft at 200 hours/year - Long-term technical documentation and electronic subscriptions - No major defense equipment (MDE) included - Funded through Foreign Military Financing (FMF) - Estimated contract value: $150 million

Description

The Department of Defense is publishing an unclassified arms sales notification detailing the proposed sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopters and related support and training to the Government of the Philippines. The sale includes spare parts, pilot and maintenance training, flight simulators, logistics support, and technical publications. The total estimated cost of the sale is $150 million. This sale aims to enhance the Philippines' rotary wing aircraft capabilities and support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives in Southeast Asia.

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