H-46 International Day/Static Display

The Naval Air Systems Command (PMA 226), H-46 Program Office, will be hosting an H-46 helicopter International Day on the afternoon of Monday, 16 April 2012. This event is scheduled concurrently with, and in close proximity to, the 2012 Navy League Sea-Air-Space Exposition which will be held in the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland. The exact location is still to be determined and will be announced via separate notice. As the US Marine Corps' medium-lift Fleet transitions to the MV-22 Osprey, H-46 aircraft will be available for Foreign Military Sales (FMS). An International Day will be conducted to provide an opportunity for interested representatives to view a static display of the aircraft, discuss the capabilities of the H-46 with aircrew and maintainers, and interact with potential industry partners. The H-46 is a tandem rotor helicopter powered by the T58 engine that provides medium lift capability and dynamic versatility. As the workhorse of the Marine Corps aviation fleet, the H-46 supports diverse missions including, but not limited to, combat troop insertion and assault support, search and rescue (SAR), casualty evacuation (CASEVAC), transport of equipment and supplies, VIP transport, and worldwide humanitarian assistance. The US Marine Corps has made substantial investments in the H-46, making the aircraft that are leaving the United States inventory the safest, most capable H-46's ever to have flown. Rigorous depot-level maintenance has yielded an airframe with potentially unlimited service life. With a robust industrial base, low maintenance man-hours per flight hour and cost per flight hour, and high operational availability, the H-46 is a superior medium-lift helicopter for United States allies and partners. Attendees to this event will be provided access to the aircraft via a static display. Senior U. S. military pilots and aircrew will be on hand to discuss capabilities and to answer questions about recent deployments and operational considerations. This event will also be an opportunity for members of industry to interact with PMA 226 representatives, members of the security assistance community, and potential FMS customers. It is anticipated that there will be multiple countries that are interested in procuring these aircraft via the FMS process. Future H-46 FMS may generate opportunities for commercial industry to provide a broad spectrum of supplies and services including, but not limited to, all levels of aircraft maintenance, modifications, supply support, transportation, in country technical support, transportation, training, and engineering, logistics, or other technical assistance. Depending on the number of responses, vendors may be allowed to set up displays/exhibits in the static display area for this event. Pre-registration for the H-46 International Day is required. Attendance is limited to a maximum of 3 individuals per organization. To register for International Day, email Mr. Dean Shiffert at dean.shiffert@navy.mil with copies sent to Janice Woehrer at Janice.Woehrer@navy.mil and Christina Stone at Christina.Stone@navy.mil. Responses shall include: 1. Please include the following in the subject line of your e-mail note: "H46/T58 International Day RSVP." 2. Company name, address, and CAGE Code; 3. Primary Point of Contact (POC) name, email and phone number; 4. List of Attendee's to include full name, email, and phone number; 5. Complete Vendor Information Sheet (sent via separate correspondence after registration). Registration by telephone will not be accepted. Security clearances are not required and all discussions will be unclassified. The deadline for submitting registration requests is 9 April 2012. All registered participants are asked to submit proposed questions in advance of the event. Any proposed questions are to be submitted to Mr. Dean Shiffert at dean.shiffert@navy.mil with copies sent to Janice Woehrer at Janice.Woehrer@navymil and Christina Stone at Christina.Stone@navy.mil no later than 10 April 2012. The Government will either address the questions at International Day itself, or provide answers after the event. Vendor Information Sheets should be returned to Dean Shiffert by the date of event, or 1:00 PM on 30 April 2012 at the latest. Government Contractor Support Service (CSS) personnel may be in attendance at International Day to provide administrative support. CSS companies include: Precise Systems Inc, LTM Inc and Zenetex LLC. The Government will NOT assume liability for costs incurred by an International Day participant for travel expenses, presentations, marketing efforts or data offered for examination. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for any information solicited or provided. This is not a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, pay for any proposal or proposal preparation costs, or award a contract. This is an UNCLASSIFIED meeting. All information discussed must be unclassified. All information provided by or discussed by attendees must not be Contractor Proprietary or Business Sensitive Information. Any information or ideas shared during this international day will be used to develop H-46 FMS technical and/or acquisition documents. Contracting Office Address: NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND AIR-2.4.2.3, BLDG 2272 Suite 353 47123 Buse Road Patuxent River, MD 20670 United States Christina Stone, Contracts Specialist Phone: (301) 757-6611 Christina.Stone@navy.mil United States Place of Performance: In vicinity of National Harbor, Maryland Exact location TBD Primary Point of Contact Dean Shiffert Dean.shiffert@navy.mil Secondary Point of Contact: John D. Thatch john.thatch@navy.mil