Production Line Transition Phase 2.2; UH-1Y-Tooling
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 Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate a sole source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Delivery Order with Bell Textron Inc. for nonrecurring engineering and tooling disposition to support the UH-1Y platform production line cessation. This effort includes the proper determination and disposition of Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Contractor Furnished Property (CFE) for UH-1Y tooling. The anticipated period of performance is November 2026 through November 2027. Responses from interested parties are due by June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Nonrecurring engineering to support UH-1Y platform production line cessation.
- Execution of tooling disposition for the UH-1Y platform.
- Proper determination and disposition of Government Furnished Property (GFP).
- Proper determination and disposition of Contractor Furnished Property (CFE).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Contract Vehicle: Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Delivery Order
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Justification: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) / FAR 6.302-1, Bell Textron Inc. is the only responsible source, designer, developer, manufacturer, and system integrator of the UH-1Y aircraft.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: November 2026 – November 2027
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Place of Performance: Fort Worth, TX, United States
Additional Notes
This notice is for information purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this requirement. The Government will consider all capability information received prior to the closing date solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within its discretion.
For subcontracting opportunities, interested parties should visit Bell Helicopter's supplier website (http://www.bellhelicopter.com/en_US/Suppliers/Suppliers.html) and click on "How to Become a Supplier" then "Register with Textron," or send an email to strategicsourcing@bellhelicopter.textron.com.
Questions regarding this notice should be directed to Robert Clark at robert.f.clark186.civ@us.navy.mil.