H-1 Engineering and Logistics Sustainment Support CY27-31
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 Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue a sole-source Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) delivery order to Bell Textron Inc. for H-1 Engineering and Logistics sustainment support for calendar years CY27 through CY31. This presolicitation notice is for information purposes only, as Bell Textron Inc. is identified as the only responsible source due to proprietary technical data and the significant delay (estimated 8 years) required to qualify another source.
Scope of Work
The delivery order will procure comprehensive H-1 sustainment support for:
- United States Marine Corps (USMC) legacy, AH-1Z, and UH-1Y aircraft.
- Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partners including Bahrain (AH-1Z), Czech Republic (AH-1Z and UH-1Y), Taiwan (AH-1W), and Nigeria (configuration support).
- Cognizant domestic and FMS Peculiar Support Equipment.
Support will encompass Systems Engineering principles and practices, including engineering and logistics reach-back, engineering investigations, H-1 specific fleet training, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) development, program management, and configuration management.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Delivery Order under existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-26-G-1003.
- Contractor: Bell Textron Inc., Fort Worth, TX.
- Duration: CY27 with options for CY28 through CY31.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source).
- Published: January 29, 2026.
- Questions Due: February 13, 2026.
Justification
This requirement is being procured under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, citing other than full and open competition. The Government does not possess the necessary technical data or license rights, and qualifying another source would result in an unacceptable delay.
Subcontracting Opportunities
Interested parties seeking subcontracting opportunities should visit Bell Helicopter's supplier website (http://www.bellhelicopter.com/en_US/Suppliers/Suppliers.html) and click on "How to Become a Supplier" or email strategicsourcing@bellhelicopter.textron.com.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this notice should be directed to Cassia Fernandes at cassia.n.fernandes.civ@us.navy.mil.