Head, Rotary Wing for the Apache AH-64
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, W6QK ACC-RSA, is issuing a Justification for a limited competition procurement for the Maintenance and Overhaul (M&O) of the Head, Rotary Wing for the AH-64 Apache aircraft. This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI), requiring services from sources approved by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC), Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD). The projected award date is January 2024.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the overhaul of the Head, Rotary Wing for the AH-64 Apache, ensuring items are returned to Condition Code A as defined by Army Regulation 725-50. The contract will be a new single award, Firm-fixed Price (FFP), five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
Contract Details
- Type: FFP IDIQ
- Duration: Five years after contract award
- Minimum Quantity: 60 units
- Maximum Quantity: 360 units (including up to 60 for Foreign Military Sales - FMS)
- Projected Award Date: January 2024
- Funding: Army Working Capital Funds (AWCF)
- Place of Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898, United States
Submission & Evaluation
This procurement is being conducted under "Other Than Full and Open Competition" based on statutory authority (10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(5) and FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i)). The justification stems from the Head, Rotary Wing being a CSI, limiting eligible sources to those approved by DEVCOM AvMC, SRD. A Sources Sought announcement in May 2022 received no responses. The Government does not anticipate future full and open competition for this action. If only one offer is received, the prospective lowest bidder will be required to submit Certified Cost and Pricing Data.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This procurement is not set-aside for small businesses. Only sources approved by the SRD are eligible to compete.
Additional Notes
Market research was conducted in October 2023. Procurement history indicates previous contracts for this item were not full and open. The number of qualified sources has increased from two to four since the last contract.