Federal Register #2026-11400

Sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopters and Support to the Philippines

This opportunity involves a proposed sale by the Department of Defense (Army) to the Government of the Philippines for Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopters and comprehensive support services. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Army - OEMs Highlighted: - Bell Textron Inc. (manufacturer of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopters) - Safran (engine and maintenance training) - Products and Equipment Requested: - 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 - Subscriptions: technical publications (20 years), Garmin navigation (5 years) - Services and Training: - Pilot training for 22 pilots (ground and flight, left seat orientation, IMC, Helicopter Upset Recovery) - Maintenance training for 6 students (Bell 505 Maintenance Officer Course) - Field maintenance, integrated avionics, component maintenance, and Safran engine maintenance training for 22 students - Operator and maintenance training for 6 students - Field Support Representative and Logistics Support Representative for 1 year - Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for 5 years - Program Management Reviews annually for 3 years - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Long-term technical publications (20 years) - Support for two operating bases, each supporting 22 aircraft at 200 hours/year - Delivery and reassembly of helicopters included - Emphasis on comprehensive pilot and maintenance training, and ongoing logistics support - Estimated contract value: $150 million

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. The notification details the proposed sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopters and related equipment, training, and support to the Government of the Philippines. The sale includes spare parts, pilot and maintenance training, flight simulators, logistics support, and technical publications. The estimated total 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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