A--Aerial Systems Concept Evaluation - Vibration Damping System for Army Rotorcraft

This contract announcement serves as an advance notification for planning purposes, indicating the Government’s intent to issue a Request for Project Proposals (RPP) related to the Future Vertical Lift Initiative, specifically focusing on aerial systems concept evaluation, such as vibration damping systems for Army rotorcraft. It clarifies that this announcement itself does not constitute a solicitation for project proposals or an offer of contract awards. The Government plans to leverage the existing OTA contract W15QKN-10-9-0003, under which project awards will be made to members of the Vertical Lift Consortium based on proposals submitted in response to the forthcoming RPP. The Administrative Agent of the Consortium, SCRA Applied R&D, will facilitate distribution of the RPP to consortium members. Originating from an industry day event in 2009, the Vertical Lift Consortium is a collaborative group formed to support research and development efforts for future vertical lift technologies. The contract focuses on a government research area regarding aerial systems concept evaluation, with an emphasis on vibration damping for Army rotorcraft to improve performance and operational effectiveness. This effort falls under the Department of Defense and is managed through the Picatinny Arsenal office in New Jersey, aligned with NAICS code 541330 for engineering services. The notice encourages industry participants to engage with the Consortium for potential future project opportunities once the RPP is formally released.