Onboard System Hand Hoist Repair
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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Onboard System Hand Hoist Repair services. This RFI seeks qualified vendors to provide new, overhauled, and repaired OEM and FAA-approved hoists, parts, accessories, and services for the FBI's UH-60M helicopter fleet, specifically for the Onboard System Hand Hoist Rescue Model (Goodrich Hoist Part Number: 44311-12-1). Responses are due by June 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide:
- New, overhauled, and repaired OEM and FAA-approved hoists and hoist parts, accessories, and services.
- Major scheduled and unscheduled inspections for the specified hoist model.
- Technical support, ensuring services adhere to OEM standards and FAA/FCC regulatory requirements.
Performance Standards: Repair and overhaul turnaround time shall not exceed three (3) weeks from receipt. Contractors must provide initial status reports within three business days and ongoing reports every seven calendar days.
Special Requirements: Parts must be OEM-approved or certified and meet FAA (14 CFR Part 21) and FCC (47 CFR Part 15) airworthiness requirements. The contractor must be an Onboard System Authorized Service Center with FAA-certified and Inspection Authorization (IA) mechanics. The primary place of performance will be the contractor's FAA-approved repair facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) – This is not a formal solicitation.
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
- Anticipated Ordering Period: Five (5) years from the date of award.
- NAICS Code: 336413 – Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,550 employees).
- Set-Aside: None specified; open to both large and all categories of small businesses.
- Response Due: June 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST.
- Published: June 16, 2026.
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research purposes to identify industry capabilities and potential small business participation. This notice does not guarantee a future solicitation.
Additional Notes
Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement (limited to 25 pages, 12 Times New Roman font) addressing company information (UEI, CAGE, SAM status, business size, POC, primary NAICS, years in business, past performance) and capabilities for all requirements. Submissions should be sent via email to Andrea Dailey (amdailey@fbi.gov) and Melissa Golicz (mgolicz@fbi.gov).