UH-60 Black Hawk Commercial Modification Request for Information

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued solely for the purpose of market research and to gather information to inform the Government’s acquisition strategy. This RFI does not constitute a commitment to procure any goods or services. The information provided in response to this RFI will not be used as part of any subsequent evaluation or source selection process. Your response to this RFI will be treated as informational only. No entitlement to pay, direct or indirect costs, or charges to the Government will arise, as a result of a contractor’s submission of a response(s) to this announcement or the Government’s use of such information. This is not a Request for Proposals, and the Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to this RFI. The purpose of this RFI is to gather information that will assist the Utility Helicopters Project Office (UHPO) in evaluating vendor capability of meeting its potential needs. The Government has not determined the final acquisition approach. This market research will allow the UHPO to make an informed decision about how to proceed. UHPO is seeking to engage with the industrial base to assess the feasibility of a commercial modification line to modify UH-60M aircraft over a multi-year horizon. The Government is not prescribing solutions but rather is seeking insight into what is achievable. This RFI will serve to gauge the industrial base’s capabilities. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is provided as a reference document. This SOW addresses overhaul of components, airframe repairs, and upgrades / modernizations. Respondents are strongly encouraged to review the SOW in its entirety prior to completing the RFI workbook. The SOW appendix contains a list of reference materials, mainly Maintenance Work Orders (MWOs). This solicitation contains sensitive information within

attachments marked with Distribution Statement D and Controlled Unclassified Information _CUI_. Solicitation

attachments marked as CUI will be restricted. Only eligible vendors will be able to gain access to these

attachments. Accessing Solicitation

Attachments: Complete the following steps to request access: View this solicitation posting. Email the name of the person requesting access SEE NOTE BELOW, the company name, the company CAGE code, phone, email address, and an approved DD2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement to [email protected]. Once the Government verifies your company’s ability to receive these documents they will be transmitted through the SAFE website. NOTE: The person requesting the

attachments must be the individual listed on DD Form 2345. Complete attached Excel document titled “Black Hawk - RFI Supplier Template”. This document should be returned in Excel. Do not convert to another format. The applicable North American Industry System (NAICS) code assigned to this action is 336411, Aircraft Manufacturing. No classified documents shall be included in any response. Respondents are encouraged to include a cover sheet detailing all proprietary information. Data submitted in response to this RFI that is marked “proprietary” will be handled accordingly and will not be returned. Technical