UH-60 Black Hawk Commercial Modification RFI

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) from the UHPO (Utility Helicopter Program Office) to industry partners regarding a potential UH-60M Commercial Modification Program. The RFI aims to gather information to support UHPO's planning efforts for maintaining and modernizing the Black Hawk fleet beyond 2050. It seeks to understand the industrial base's manufacturing capabilities, explore partnerships for integrating emerging capabilities, and augment the Army's sustainment enterprise for airframe repairs and component overhauls.

This RFI is relevant to potential bidders who are system and component-level vendors in the aerospace industry, particularly those involved with the Black Hawk helicopter or similar platforms. It invites industry to share their capabilities, partnership preferences, and views on risks and opportunities related to the modification and sustainment of the Black Hawk fleet. The document emphasizes that solution development, integration, and testing are assumed to be complete, with a focus on manufacturing, repair, and supply chain management. Bidders are encouraged to provide their perspectives to help define the program's partnership structure and visualize its success. An Industry Day is mentioned as an opportunity for further discussion.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) response workbook template designed to gather detailed information from potential vendors regarding their capabilities and interest in servicing or modifying Black Hawk helicopters. It is intended for vendors with or without previous experience in vertical lift aircraft.

• Required Tabs (Yellow): All respondents must complete these tabs, which cover baseline organizational, technical, and financial information.

• Partnership Model Tabs (Green): Respondents must complete at least one green tab corresponding to their preferred partnership type (e.g., Prime/Subcontractor as Prime or Subcontractor, Joint Venture, Public-Private Partnership, Other).

• Specific Sections: The workbook includes detailed sections on Administrative Information, Aircraft Experience & Supply Chain, Capability & Capacity (including overhaul and component repair), Facility & Security, Labor/Overhead/Costs, Quality & Safety, Technical & IP Considerations, Risk Assessment, and Preferred Partnership Type.

• All required fields in yellow tabs must be completed. Use "N/A" if not applicable, with an explanation.

• Responses should be concise, factual, and relevant.

• Specific formatting instructions (e.g., cell colors for input types) are provided within the workbook.

• Completed workbooks must be submitted in Excel format (.xlsx) by an unspecified due date to a specified email or upload location.

• Filename format: [YourCompanyName]_Black_Hawk_RFI_Response.xlsx.

This RFI seeks input on potential servicing and modification capabilities for the Black Hawk aircraft. Vendors should review the detailed requirements across various sections to determine their interest and ability to participate, and to provide comprehensive responses that align with the government's information-gathering objectives.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for the UH-60M Commercial Modification program. The objective is to engage with the industrial base to assess the feasibility of modifying the Black Hawk fleet to meet warfighter needs for readiness and transformational capabilities through 2050 and beyond. The program anticipates modifying 12-24 Army Black Hawks annually, with potential for additional aircraft from HH-60M fleets and FMS/BEST partners. The government is seeking insights into achievable modifications rather than prescribing specific solutions.

The successful accomplishment of this SOW will result in UH-60M aircraft modified to the UH-60M Modification configuration, involving sustainment and modernization activities. This includes:

• Component Overhaul: Restoration of Mean Time Between Repair (MTBR) for 10 identified components to new or first overhaul standards.
• Airframe Repair: Disassembly, detailed inspection, repair or replacement of defective or damaged airframe components, addressing corrosion and fatigue, and applying corrosion prevention measures.
• Upgrades/Modernizations: Installation of specified modifications (MWOs) such as Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM), Federated Advanced Navigation System (FANS), Blue Force Tracker 2 (BFT2), Encrypted Aircraft Wireless Intercom System (EAWIS), Internal Auxiliary Fuel Tank System (IAFTS), and AN/AAQ-22 Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) System.

Key contractor responsibilities include:

• Aircraft intake, initial review of records, and maintenance test flights.

• Defueling, weighing, depopulating, washing, and paint removal.

• Alignment checks and inspections/repairs of various aircraft sections.

• Structural repairs and component replacement (e.g., LBL Beam, Frames).

• Aircraft reassembly, repainting, and corrosion prevention.

• Flight testing, including MOCs, ATPs, ground runs, and maintenance flight tests.

• Government inspection and acceptance will occur at the contractor's facilities.

• Monthly Performance and Cost Reporting is required.

• Contractor must provide onsite indoor climate-controlled hangar space, office space for government representatives, and meeting space.

Not explicitly defined in this document, but implies contractor's primary maintenance facility.

• Contractor must provide all necessary technical support, planning, managerial efforts, services, materials, labor, equipment, and facilities.
• Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) includes UH-60M aircraft and installation materials for GFE installs. Government Furnished Information (GFI) includes IETMS, Technical Manuals, MECs, MEOs, and MWOs.
• Contractor is responsible for providing all other necessary equipment, tools, and test equipment.
• Contractor personnel training must meet or exceed OSHA and EPA standards.