UH-60 Black Hawk Commercial Modification RFI

Other / Unclassified

This document is a presentation from an Industry Day event held on February 19, 2026, regarding the UH-60M Black Hawk Commercial Modification Request for Information (RFI). The event aimed to gather market research to inform the government's acquisition strategy for modernizing and sustaining the UH-60M fleet.

This RFI is for market research purposes only and will not result in a contract award. The government is seeking industry insights on commercial solutions for modernizing the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter. Key areas of interest include:

• Statement of Work (SOW) Overview: The draft SOW focuses on manufacturing capability and capacity for modifications, including ASER Technical Bulletins, specific Modification Work Orders (MWOs), and component overhauls (engine, transmission, rotor blades, etc.). The overarching requirement is for 12-24 aircraft deliveries per year.
• Engineering and Logistics Topics: Feedback is requested on engineering support, quality assurance, airworthiness, innovation opportunities, logistics, component repair/overhaul, and supply chain resilience.
• Response Template: Bidders are required to use a provided Excel workbook to submit responses, covering organizational, technical, financial topics, partnership preferences, and risk assessments. Supplemental information and data rights assertions are permitted.

Key Dates:

• Industry Day: February 19, 2026
• Response Deadline: March 26, 2026

Vendors are encouraged to provide feedback on capabilities, partnership preferences, and perceived risks and opportunities related to the draft requirements.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a handout for an Industry Day event focused on the UH-60M Black Hawk Commercial Modification. It outlines the objective to identify and assess commercial solutions for modernizing and sustaining the UH-60M fleet, supporting Army Aviation transformation. The strategic goal is to leverage commercial capabilities to improve aircraft performance, increase fleet readiness, and stabilize the industrial base. Key drivers include manufacturing capability, supply chain resilience, and affordability. The program vision is to establish a stable, long-term industrial partnership for consistent delivery of mission-ready aircraft.

• Registration: 0830-0900

• Welcome & Admin: 0900-0915

• Opening Remarks: 0915-0930

• SOW Overview & Questions: 0930-1015

• Break: 1015-1030

• Response Template and Q&A: 1030-1130

• Closing Remarks: 1130-1135

• Business Collaboration: 1135-1230

• Facility Closure: 1230

• Discussions will be unclassified only.

• No one-on-one meetings with the USG to ensure uniform assumptions.

• No audio/visual recordings; information presented will be posted on sam.gov.

• No product pitches.

• Questions should be queued and asked when called upon by the moderator during Q&A.

This handout provides context for potential bidders regarding the government's interest in commercial modification solutions for the UH-60M Black Hawk. It details the objectives, strategic goals, and key drivers for this initiative, offering insight into the desired outcomes. The agenda and rules of engagement clarify the structure and expectations for the Industry Day event, which is a precursor to potential future solicitations. The list of attendees at the end indicates companies that participated in the event.

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.