Opportunity
SAM # FA8552-27-R-B001
H-1 Sustaining Engineering Support Services for UH-1N and TH-1H Helicopters
Buyer
AFLCMC ISR Directorate
Posted
September 21, 2026
Respond By
October 06, 2026
Identifier
FA8552-27-R-B001
NAICS
541330
This opportunity is issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance - Special Operations Forces (FA8552 AFLCMC WIU), part of the Department of the Air Force. - OEM Highlight: - Bell Textron, Inc. is the sole source Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for UH-1N and TH-1H helicopters. - Scope of Services: - Sustaining engineering and logistical support for H-1 helicopter platforms (UH-1N and TH-1H). - Includes field support, government interfaces, sustaining engineering tasks, project engineering management, and logistics reachback support. - Procurement Details: - Planned as a sole source solicitation to Bell Textron, Inc. - No other OEMs or vendors are referenced. - Performance Period: - Five-year contract with five annual ordering periods. - Notable Requirements: - Authorized under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source. - Focused exclusively on Bell's proprietary engineering and support capabilities for the H-1 helicopter fleet.
Description
The Government has a requirement to obtain engineering and logistical support for the UH-1N and TH-1H helicopter platforms, hereby referred to collectively as H-1, from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The resultant contract will include field support, Government Interfaces, Sustaining Engineering Tasks, Project Engineering Management, and Logistics Reachback Support. The resultant contract is planned to have a period of performance of five (5) years, consisting of five (5) annual ordering periods.
The Government intends to issue a Sole Source Solicitation to:
Bell Textron, Inc. (Bell) 3255 Bell Flight Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76118-7630 CAGE Code: 97499 Large Business
The authority for this requirement is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Request a copy of the solicitation from the following website: www.sam.gov. Approximate issue date of the solicitation is October 23, 2026. Approximate response date for receipt of proposal is December 22, 2026.