A--Research and Development of the Air Vehicle System for the Organic Airborne Mine Countermeasures (OAMCM) Block 2B Mission Sensor Systems for the MH-60S Aircraft

The contract involves a planned order under the Basic Ordering Agreement with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to support the System Development and Demonstration of the Armed Mine Countermeasures Block 2B sensor systems for the MH-60S helicopter. These sensor systems include the Airborne Mine Neutralization System, Organic Airborne and Surface Influence Sweep, and Rapid Airborne Mine Clearance System, which are critical for enhancing the mine countermeasures capabilities of the MH-60S aircraft. The procurement will be conducted on a sole-source basis, as Sikorsky is the only entity with the proprietary knowledge, equipment, and personnel necessary to develop and integrate these mission sensor system modifications, given its position as the exclusive developer of the H-60 helicopter series. This acquisition is being managed by the Naval Air Systems Command under the Department of Defense, following Federal Acquisition Regulation guidance that permits non-competitive contracting when only one responsible source is available. The effort underscores the uniqueness of Sikorsky's expertise and the proprietary technology involved, justifying the absence of full and open competition. The contract supports research and development focused specifically on the air vehicle system for the Organic Airborne Mine Countermeasures Block 2B mission sensor systems applied to the MH-60S platform.