H-1 Program Evaluation, Calibration, Minor Repair, and Major Repair of ABE Model 310A FMS Bahrain.
Overview
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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 Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst, on behalf of the Department of the Navy, has issued a pre-solicitation synopsis and Request for Information (RFI) regarding its intent to award a non-competitive contract to Textron Systems Corporation. This contract is for the Evaluation, Calibration, Minor Repair, and Major Repair of ABE Model 310A (P/N 40262-44000-40) in support of the Bahrain H-1 Helicopter Program under Foreign Military Sales. Textron is identified as the sole designer and manufacturer of this support equipment. This RFI seeks to identify other interested sources capable of meeting the requirement. Responses are due by March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive services for the ABE Model 310A (NIIN 015404173) support equipment. These services include:
- Evaluation
- Calibration
- Minor Repair
- Major Repair
These services are critical for the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program supporting the Bahrain H-1 Helicopter Program. The Government's intent to procure from Textron Systems Corporation is based on the determination that Textron is the sole designer and manufacturer of the specified equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-solicitation Synopsis / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, by 18:30 UTC
- Published: March 12, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for market research purposes only. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government intends to proceed with a non-competitive negotiation with Textron Systems Corporation under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 ("Only one responsible source") unless other capable sources are identified through this RFI. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition is solely at its discretion.
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no solicitation currently exists. The Government is not committed to issuing a solicitation, making an award, or reimbursing any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this RFI. Proprietary information submitted will be protected from release outside the Government if adequately marked. All responses must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word or PDF format to Sara C. Baye (sara.c.baye.civ@US.Navy.mil) with the subject line "N68335-26-Q-0106". Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.