UH-60 Black Hawk Commercial Modification RFI

SOL #: PANRSA-25-P-0000-027431Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-0000, United States

Place of Performance

Redstone Arsenal, AL

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

Modification Of Equipment: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components (K015)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7bf20ad4ef2343a895a5fedfc0031a6d/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 18, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 20, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 26, 2026, 9:00 PM

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, Utility Helicopters Project Office (UHPO), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for a UH-60 Black Hawk Commercial Modification program. This RFI seeks to assess the industrial base's capability to establish a commercial modification line for UH-60M aircraft, aiming to modify 12-24 aircraft annually. The goal is to inform the Government's acquisition strategy for maintaining and modernizing the Black Hawk fleet through 2050 and beyond. Responses are due by March 26, 2026, at 1600 Central Time.

Purpose & Scope

This RFI is solely for market research and does not constitute a commitment to procure goods or services. The UHPO is evaluating vendor capabilities for a multi-year commercial modification line for UH-60M aircraft. The scope includes:

Component Overhaul: Restoration of Mean Time Between Repair (MTBR) for 10 identified components.
Airframe Repair: Disassembly, inspection, repair/replacement of airframe components, corrosion prevention.
Upgrades/Modernizations: Installation of specified modifications (MWOs) such as CIRCM, FANS, BFT2, EAWIS, IAFTS, and AN/AAQ-22 FLIR System.

A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is provided for reference, outlining requirements for sustainment and modernization activities. The Government is seeking insights into achievable modifications rather than prescribing solutions.

Key Information & Submission

NAICS Code: 336411, Aircraft Manufacturing.
Submission: Respondents must complete the provided Excel document titled "Black Hawk - RFI Supplier Template" and email it to blackhawkcommercialmodificationrfiresponses@army.mil. The subject line must be "Request For Information Response – Black Hawk Commercial Modification".
Sensitive Information: Attachments marked with Distribution Statement D and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) require access. Eligible vendors must email their name (as listed on DD Form 2345), company name, CAGE code, phone, email, and an approved DD2345 to blackhawkcommercialmodificationindustryday@army.mil to receive documents via SAFE website.
Industry Day: An Industry Day was held on February 19, 2026, at the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus (AURIC) in Huntsville, AL, to facilitate information exchange and address questions. Presentation materials and handouts from this event are available.

Important Dates

RFI Response Deadline: March 26, 2026, 1600 Central Time.

Additional Notes

Responses will be evaluated by Government personnel and supporting Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contractors. Submitting a response implies consent to this review, with intellectual property rights retained. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award. No costs incurred by respondents will be reimbursed.