SAM #H92406-26-R-0001RFI_7-8

USSOCOM Market Research for Bell 412 Rotary Wing Aircraft Lease

USSOCOM is seeking market research for leasing a Bell 412 rotary wing aircraft to support training exercises. - Government Buyer: - United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), HQ USSOCOM - OEM Highlight: - Bell (manufacturer of the Bell 412 aircraft) - Vendors: - No specific vendors named; open to all capable sources - Products/Services Requested: - Lease of one Bell 412 rotary wing aircraft - Dual flight controls - Standard factory installed instruments with backlighting - Garmin or equivalent 530/430 WAAS enabled GPS - Transponder with Mode C - Multiple VHF radios - FAA anti-collision and position lights - Skid-type landing gear - Ground support equipment (handling wheels, blade tie downs, pitot tube covers, engine inlet/exhaust covers, aircraft publications, special tools for scheduled maintenance) - Aircraft must cruise at 110 knots for 2.5 hours with specified crew weights - Optional equipment: - NVG compatibility - Multiband radios - Air-conditioning - 2-axis autopilot - ADSB compliance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Aircraft must meet specific performance and equipment standards - Used for training exercises supporting USSOCOM - Capability statements requested from vendors - Technical specifications detailed in Attachment 1 - No administrative or procedural requirements highlighted

Description

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION

This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only. No solicitation document exists at this time. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure these items or services or to issue a solicitation. In addition, the Government is under no obligation to pay for information submitted in response to this RFI Notice, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information that the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

In preparation for an upcoming procurement, USSOCOM is conducting market research to determine potential sources for the lease of a rotary wing aircraft. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 532411 - Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is $45.5M. Businesses are encouraged to submit a brief, typed Capability Statement in response to this source sought announcement.

USSOCOM, seeks information from qualified vendors meeting the technical specifications listed in Attachment 1 (H92406-26-R-0001RFI_7-8). The Airframe will be used for training exercises supporting USSOCOM requirements.

Responses are requested by September 18, 2026, at 4:00PM Eastern Standard Time. Please submit responses to the listed Point of Contact. 

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