SAM #FA8552-26-R-HH60W

USAF Seeks Engineering and Logistical Support for HH-60W Helicopter Platform

The United States Air Force (USAF) HH-60 Helicopter Program Office is seeking sources for engineering and logistical support services for the HH-60W helicopter platform. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force (USAF) - HH-60 Helicopter Program Office, under the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Air Force Materiel Command - OEM Highlight: - Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (SAC) is the only known qualified source due to exclusive access to proprietary data and engineering expertise for the HH-60W - Services Requested: - Engineering and logistical support for the HH-60W helicopter platform - Access to OEM proprietary data, including structural/component data, drawings, qualification data, and analysis techniques - Sustaining engineering services, technical reports, and support for Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) issues - Mishap investigation support and timely Aircraft on Ground (AOG) assistance - Provision, maintenance, and calibration of all support equipment, tools, and test equipment at contractor or subcontractor facilities - Contractor-furnished materials or parts must meet or exceed original quality standards - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have access to Sikorsky proprietary data and technical expertise - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - Security clearance and foreign participation requirements are undetermined - Period of Performance: - Five-year base contract with four option years, potentially extending through Fiscal Year 2032

Description

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may be able to provide engineering and logistical support for the United States Air Force (USAF) HH-60W helicopter platform hereby referred to as HH-60. This support will provide the USAF HH-60 Helicopter Program Office (HPO) technical expertise, access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) proprietary data including but not limited to structural/component data, drawings, qualification data, and analysis techniques as required to adequately maintain operational, safety, suitability, and effectiveness (OSS&E) for the HH-60 platform. Sole source to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (SAC) is anticipated due to the lack of proprietary data and engineering expertise needed to perform this support effort. SAC is the only known sole qualified source for this requirement. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.

The Contractor will be required to furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The Contractor will be responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

In accordance with FAR 52.215-3:

The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. This Request for Information is issued for the purpose of market research.

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