Solicitation for the Overhaul of the Main Rotor Blade for the UH-60 Black Hawk
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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, ACC-RSA has issued a Solicitation for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Overhaul of Main Rotor Blades (NSN: 1615-01-106-1903) for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. This acquisition aims to ensure the continued airworthiness of the UH-60 fleet. Proposals are due June 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the CAT III Overhaul of Main Rotor Blades in accordance with the Depot Maintenance Work Requirement (DMWR-1-1615-281) and applicable Maintenance Engineering Orders (MEOs). Key deliverables include a Product Verification Audit (PVA) for three units and the submission of a "Frozen Maintenance and Overhaul (M&O) Plan" within 30 days of contract award. The work involves strict compliance with Critical Safety Item (CSI) requirements, including testing and approved sources, as well as specific packaging, marking, inspection, and acceptance standards.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Three (3) years, with potential for additional ordering periods.
- Estimated Quantities:
- US: Minimum 60 units, Maximum 216 units over three ordering periods.
- Foreign Military Sales (FMS): Minimum 0 units, Maximum 36 units over three ordering periods.
- Minimum Obligation: 60 units on the first delivery order.
- Place of Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL (contractor facilities are implied for overhaul).
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Overhaul: CAT III Overhaul of Main Rotor Blades per DMWR-1-1615-281.
- Quality & Safety: Adherence to QE-STD-1 (CSI manufacturing), QE-STD-2 (CSI M&O), and specific Critical Characteristics (Attachment 0009).
- Packaging: Compliance with MIL-STD-129, ISPM-15, and MIL-STD-2073-1 (Attachment 0001).
- Data Reporting (CDRLs):
- A001: Government Property (GP) Inventory Report.
- A002: Report of Shipping and Packaging Discrepancy (SF 364 guidance provided in Attachments 0003 & 0004).
- A003: Maintenance and Overhaul (M&O) Planning Documentation.
- A004: Logistics Product Data (TAMMS-A) via TAMMS-A/MCDS web portal (Attachment 0006).
- Government Furnished Property (GFP): Detailed in Attachment 0010.
- Asset Visibility: Mandatory use of Total Asset Visibility – Contractor (TAV-C) or DLMS for GFE/M/P accounting (Attachment 0005).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Electronic via email.
- Offers Due: June 30, 2026, at 05:00 PM local time.
- Bid Acceptance Period: 120 days from receipt of bids.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the lowest total price from a responsible bidder, considering only price and price-related factors.
- Pricing: Utilize Attachment 0011 - Pricing Template.
Eligibility & Important Notes
- Eligibility: This procurement is restricted to approved sources for flight safety parts requiring engineering testing. Approved sources include Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, International Aviation Composites, Israel Aerospace Industries Bedek Accessories Mata, Aviation Blade Services, Inc., and Advance Composite Structures Florida, LLC.
- Critical Safety Item: The Main Rotor Blade is designated as a Critical Safety Item (CSI).
- Government Furnished Material (GFM): Not provided, except for reparable assets and reusable containers.