Pre-Solicitation Synopsis for the Overhaul of the Vibration Control System for the UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis for the Overhaul of the Vibration Control System (VCS) for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. This will be a Five (5) year, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The requirement involves furnishing all necessary services, labor, parts, and materials for the overhaul of the VCS, with an estimated quantity range of 36 to 130 units. Responses to the upcoming solicitation are anticipated by February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform the overhaul of the Vibration Control System, specifically for:
- Nomenclature: Vibration Control System
- Input NSN: 6635-01-557-9607
- Output NSN: 6635-01-557-9607
- Input P/Ns: C99081-001 and 70600-01816-103
- Output P/N: C99081-001
This includes providing all services, facilities, labor, parts, materials, equipment, tools, and data. The items are commercial, and FAR Part 12 procedures will be utilized. Required delivery is FOB Origin. This is not a Critical Safety Item.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: FFP IDIQ Maintenance and Overhaul
- Duration: Five (5) years
- Estimated Quantity: Minimum 36 each – Maximum 130 each (includes 22 FMS)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Anticipated Response Due: February 25, 2026
- Published: February 9, 2026
- Funding: Currently unfunded; award is pending receipt of sufficient funds.
Key Requirements & Submission
- Proprietary Data: The only known sources for the VCS are Moog, Inc. and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. Offerors must have authorization to utilize proprietary data from these sources. Contractors with access should provide a capabilities statement detailing this authorization.
- Source Approval Requests (SAR): Contractors are encouraged to seek SAR to become an approved source by submitting documentation to usarmy.redstone.ccdc-avmc.mbx.ed-sar@army.mil.
- Solicitation Requests: Shall be by email only to andrew.e.cameron.civ@army.mil. No telephone requests.
- Proposals: Shall be emailed. No fax or hard copy responses will be accepted.
Contact Information
- Primary: Andrew E. Cameron (andrew.e.cameron.civ@army.mil)
- Secondary: Lindy L. Pinchon (lindy.l.pinchon@army.mil)