Bell Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Follow-on Contract
Overview
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Set Aside
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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, Army Contracting Command – Redstone, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for a follow-on Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the production and delivery of Bell 407, 412, 429, and 505 helicopters, along with related support services. This requirement spans a ten-year period from 2028-2038 for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Other Government Agencies (OGA). Responses are due by May 18, 2026.
Opportunity Details
This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes to determine the feasibility of a competitive acquisition. Historically, this requirement has been restricted to Bell Textron Inc. due to international agreements and proprietary data. The government seeks to identify interested parties with the resources and capabilities to support this requirement.
Key Requirements
- Aircraft: Production and delivery of Bell 407, Bell 412, Bell 429, and Bell 505 helicopters.
- Support Services: Publications, spares, training, and technical data.
- Engineering & Logistics: Capability for non-recurring engineering and logistics to address baseline configuration changes.
- Security: Ability to obtain and maintain personnel and facilities at the secret clearance level.
- Cybersecurity: Compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 (Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Report) and adherence to the NIST cybersecurity framework.
- NAICS Code: 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties must submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) outlining past work related to the requirements. The SOC should include:
- Company information (name, address, size, CAGE Code, points of contact, geographic presence).
- Teaming arrangements, if applicable.
- Relevant contract experience and capabilities, including rationale for commercial procurement if applicable.
- Demonstration of complete aircraft lifecycle support (availability, technical approach, production integration, system performance, logistics, facilities/personnel, flight operations).
- Evidence of experienced and trained staff.
- Evidence of cybersecurity policy compliance.
Submissions are limited to 25 UNCLASSIFIED pages, preferably electronic (max 5MB), in Microsoft Office 2003+ or Adobe PDF format.
Important Notes
This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP), and no solicitation is available. Submitting information is voluntary and will not be compensated. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Industry feedback is crucial for determining the best solution.
Response Due: May 18, 2026 Points of Contact: Shana Freeman (shana.l.freeman.civ@army.mil) and Dennis Alber (dennis.g.alber.civ@army.mil).