# 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

<p>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.&nbsp; The resultant contract is planned to have a period of performance of five (5) years, consisting of five (5) annual ordering periods.</p>

<p>The Government intends to issue a Sole Source Solicitation to:</p>

<p>Bell Textron, Inc. (Bell)<br />
3255 Bell Flight Blvd<br />
Fort Worth, TX 76118-7630<br />
CAGE Code: 97499<br />
Large Business</p>

<p>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.</p>

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