Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for TH-1H Dynamic Components

This solicitation, issued as a combined synopsis and request for quotation under FAR Part 12, seeks the procurement of dynamic components for the TH-1H Helicopter on a sole-source basis from Bell Textron, Inc. (CAGE 97499), per FAR 6.103-1, due to the absence of alternate suppliers capable of meeting the Government's requirements. The acquisition is not a small business set-aside, is classified under NAICS code 336413, and carries a DPAS rating of A1 to ensure priority handling. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price arrangement, with deliverables including a quill assembly, gearbox assembly, and swashplate control, among other items, all of which are commercial products as defined in FAR 12. Delivery schedules require seven units 48 months after contract award and four units 26 months after award, with all items to be delivered F.O.B. origin from Fort Worth, Texas. The offer must be submitted electronically by July 16, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST to the designated point of contact. The solicitation incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, labor standards, procurement integrity, and trade compliance, including required adherence to NIST SP 800-171 with a current assessment posted in SPRS no older than three years, mandatory compliance with the Buy American Act, prohibitions against contracting with entities linked to Kaspersky, Iran, or inverted domestic corporations, and the use of IUID and specific packaging standards per AFMC Form 158 and DD Form 1653. Contractors must maintain active SAM registrations, submit a subcontracting plan, and comply with service contract labor standards and trafficking in persons requirements. Payment and reporting must occur via Wide Area WorkFlow in approved electronic formats, and failure to meet pricing data submission or cybersecurity compliance standards will result in disqualification unless deemed otherwise by the head of the contracting activity. The Government will evaluate proposals based on price reasonableness and cybersecurity compliance as mandatory pass/fail gates, with a possible HUBZone price evaluation preference applied.