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HH-60W Degraded Visual Environment System(DVES) - FA8552-26-R-B001

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The United States Air Force is seeking a system to mitigate the risks associated with Degraded Visual Environments (DVE) for the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter, requiring a comprehensive solution that detects hazards in real time during both enroute and terminal phases of flight. This system must function reliably across diverse challenging conditions such as smoke, smog, snow, nighttime sand or dust storms, and aircraft-induced brownout and whiteout scenarios, delivering clear, actionable data to cockpit and cabin displays to enhance situational awareness and safety. The effort encompasses the full lifecycle of the Degraded Visual Environment System (DVES), including design, development, testing, integration, procurement, installation, and deployment of the required hardware and software kits, along with all non-recurring engineering necessary to adapt the system to the HH-60W platform. The contract will be structured with a 24-month base period and the potential to activate up to five additional ordering periods, creating a maximum possible duration of eight years. The solicitation, identified as FA8552-26-R-B001, was posted on June 23, 2026, with proposals due by July 15, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 336411 for aircraft manufacturing and carries no set-aside designation, representing an open competition. The contract office is located at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, with primary point of contact Theresa Younce and secondary contact Millie Danko available for inquiries. Performance is expected to support Air Force operations globally, with the system intended to significantly improve operational capability and crew safety under adverse visual conditions.

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Air Force seeks DVES for HH-60W helicopter to enhance situational awareness in degraded visual environments.

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Department Of Defense → FA8552 Aflcmc WiuView Agency

NAICS

336411 - Aircraft ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

GA, USA

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FA855226RB001+RFP+Attachment+6++Present+and+Past+Performance+Questionnaire.cfb

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FA855226RB001 Attachment 22 Special Packaging Instructions

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FA8552-26-R-B001 HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter DVES System Requirements Document

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FA855226RB001 RFP Section L Instructions to Offerors

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RFP FA8552-26-R-B001 Attachment 7 Transmittal Letter

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FA855226RB001 RFP Attachment 11 Cost Model

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FA855226RB001 Cost Price Spreadsheet Attachment

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FA855226RB001 RFP Attachment 10 VPP DART-TCIR Chart

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FA855226RB001 - Request for Proposal for HH-60W Degraded Visual Environment System

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RFP FA8552-26-R-B001 Attachment 3 Past Performance Information Instructions

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FA855226RB001 RFP Section M Source Selection and Evaluation Criteria

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RFP FA8552-26-R-B001 Client Authorization Letter Attachment 8

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RFP FA8552-26-R-B001 Attachment 9 Subcontractor Consent Form

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FA8552-26RB001 Delivery Schedule Attachment 23

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RFP FA8552-26-R-B001 Attachment 5 Cross Reference Matrix

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RFP FA8552-26-R-B001 Attachment 1 Instructions to Register a PIEE Account

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FA855226RB001 Questions and Answers

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RFP FA8552-26-R-B001 Attachment 9 Subcontractor and Teaming Member Consent Form

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FA8552-26-R-B001 HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter DVES Performance Work Statement

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RFP FA8552-26-R-B001 Attachment 6 Present and Past Performance Questionnaire

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FA855226RB001 Cost Price Spreadsheet Attachment

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FA855226RB001 RFP Attachment 2 How to Post Offer on PIEE

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FA855226RB001 RFP Attachment 11 Cost Model

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FA855226RB001 AFMC Form 807 Quality Assurance Provisions

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RFP FA8552-26-R-B001 Attachment 5 Cross Reference Matrix

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RFP FA8552-26-R-B001 Attachment 4 FACTS Sheet

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FA855226RB001 RFP Attachment 17 CDRLs

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RFP FA8552-26-R-B001 Attachment 13 Pre-Award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System

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RFP FA8552-26-R-B001 Client Authorization Letter Attachment 8

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FA855226RB001 Amendment 02 Section M Source Selection Criteria

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FA855226RB001 RFP Attachment 10 VPP DART-TCIR Chart

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FA8552-26RB001 Questions and Answers Updated 080526

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Solicitation FA855226RB0010001 for Degraded Visual Environment System (DVES) for HH-60W

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Solicitation FA855226RB0010002 - Degraded Visual Environment System for HH-60W

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8552 Aflcmc Wiu
Contacts2 people available
OfficeROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA
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Office AddressROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA
Contacts
Theresa Younce Contract Specialist
Millie Danko Contracting Officer

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Description of Anticipated Requirement:


The United States Air Force (USAF) has a need to field a system capable of addressing the issues posed by Degraded Visual Environments (DVE). The HH-60W DVES solution shall provide real-time hazard detection in both enroute and terminal areas, displaying this information clearly on cockpit and cabin displays. It shall be designed to function effectively in a variety of DVE, including those created by ambient/aritificial conditions such as smoke, smog, snow, night sand/dust, etc and aircraft-induced conditions such as brownout/whiteout. This effort will consist of the material solution and all non-recurring engineering required to install a DVE solution on to the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter, including the design, development, testing, integration, procurement, installation, and deployment of the DVES kits. 


Anticipated Contract Period of Performance:
One (1) base period of twenty-four (24) months with One (1) Ordering Period and One (1) Option to turn on Ordering Periods 2-6. This establishes an total potential period of performance of eight (8) years.


RFP Amendment 01 removed Attachment 3 Past Performance Information for Offerors and updated Attachment 14 Section L to remove references to Attachment 3 Past Performance Information for Offerors.


RFP Amendment 02 updated the following attachments: Attachment 11 Cost Model, Attachment 14 Section L - Instructions to Offerors, Attachment 15 Section M - Evaluation Basis for Award, Attachment 16 Performance Work Statement (PWS)(CUI), and Attachment 19 SRD (CUI).


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