H-1 Tail Rotor Drive System Redesign Modification

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to negotiate and award a modification to an existing delivery order with Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (BHTI) to expand the scope of the Tail Rotor Drive Systems (TRDS) redesign project. This modification will specifically include the redesign of the Intermediate Gear Box (IGB) input quill to incorporate a sliding spline, as well as a redesign of the drive shafts. The work is being awarded on a sole source basis, justified by the fact that BHTI is the sole designer, developer, and systems integrator of the H-1 series Helicopter, possessing the necessary technical expertise, data, tooling, and equipment to perform the work on schedule. This decision aligns with the statutory authority permitting other-than-full and open competition under Title 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) and FAR Part 6.302-1. The contract relates to the H-1 Tail Rotor Drive System Redesign Modification under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-16-G-0012, with the place of performance in Fort Worth, Texas. The NAICS code associated with this contract is 336413, indicating aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing. Interested parties in subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to contact BHTI directly. The Naval Air Systems Command office overseeing this effort is located in Patuxent River, Maryland, with Janine M. Stratakes listed as the point of contact. This notice serves primarily for informational purposes.