Apache AH-64 Composite Main Rotor Blade
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army has issued Solicitation W58RGZ-25-R-0071 for the Maintenance and Overhaul (M&O) of Composite Main Rotor Blades (CMRB) for the Apache AH-64 helicopter. This is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to ensure the continued airworthiness of these critical components. Proposals are due March 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive M&O services for CMRBs, including inspection, disassembly, overhaul/repair, upgrade, and Beyond Economical Repair (BER) assessments. The CMRB is designated as a Critical Safety Item (CSI), requiring strict adherence to AMCOM Regulation 702-7 and Quality Engineering Standards QE-STD-1 (manufacturing) and QE-STD-2 (M&O). Key deliverables include:
- Compliance with stringent quality and process requirements for CSIs.
- Management of Government Furnished Property (GFP), specifically unserviceable CMRBs.
- Submission of various Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), including:
- A001: Government Property Inventory Report (initial and annual).
- A002: Supply Discrepancy Report for shipping and packaging issues.
- A003: M&O Process Plan.
- A004: Logistics Product Data for The Army Maintenance Management System-Aviation (TAMMS-A), submitted via web portal.
- Adherence to specific packaging and marking requirements (MIL-STD-129, ISPM-15, ASTM-D-3951).
- Personnel requiring access to Army IT systems must comply with the Army IT User Access Agreement and TAV-C requirements for managing government property.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Five (5) ordering periods, each 12 months, totaling approximately five years.
- Quantities: Minimum 10 units, Maximum 132 units. The first Delivery Order will fulfill the minimum quantity.
- Place of Performance: Mesa, AZ.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
The solicitation does not explicitly state a set-aside. However, The Boeing Company is identified as the only known approved source for the overhaul of the AH-64 CMRB (Critical Safety Item), suggesting a limited competition or sole-source scenario. Small business requirements are referenced in Section K.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: March 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
- Submission Method: Electronic via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.
- Proposal Validity: 180 days.
- Evaluation: Criteria are detailed in Section M (Evaluation Factors for Award). A Product Verification Audit (PVA) is required prior to commencing repair.
Contacts
- Primary: Meagan M Melton (meagan.m.melton.civ@army.mil)
- Secondary: Jessica Mangum (jessica.t.mangum.civ@army.mil)