Heli-Cell Storage Pod

The contract involves the acquisition of Heli-Cell Storage Pods to address the critical corrosion issue faced by the Virgin Islands Army National Guard (VIARNG) Aviation program. Due to the consistently high humidity levels around 80 percent and the salt-laden atmosphere near the salt water, corrosion prevention is essential for maintaining the operational readiness and longevity of VIARNG aircraft. The Heli-Cell units provide a practical and cost-effective solution by creating individual, controlled humidity environments for each aircraft, maintaining humidity at a steady 30 percent to inhibit corrosion. These portable pods are specifically designed to fit over individual aircraft, occupying minimal space within the existing Army Aviation Operating Facility hangar, thereby eliminating the need for any structural modifications. The solicitation number for this procurement is W9127P-16-Q-0012, and it was posted on September 19, 2016. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339999. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense, specifically the W7RQ Uspfo Activity VI ARN, located in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, with performance taking place in Kingshill. The main points of contact for this acquisition are Procurement Technician Diane M. Fox, reachable via email and phone. This contract aims to ensure effective corrosion mitigation for VIARNG’s aviation assets using a solution that fits within existing infrastructure and meets all operational and maintenance requirements.