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

The United States Air Force is seeking a system to equip the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter with a Degraded Visual Environment System (DVES) capable of detecting and displaying real-time hazards in challenging visual conditions such as smoke, snow, sand, dust, brownout, and whiteout, both during enroute and terminal phases of flight. The solution must integrate seamlessly into the cockpit and cabin displays to enhance situational awareness and safety for aircrew operating in visually degraded environments. This effort encompasses the full lifecycle of the system including design, development, testing, integration, procurement, installation, and deployment of the DVES kits, along with all necessary non-recurring engineering to ensure compatibility and operational effectiveness on the HH-60W platform. The contract will be structured with a base period of twenty-four months, followed by one initial ordering period and the option to activate up to five additional ordering periods, potentially extending the total performance period to eight years. The solicitation, identified as FA8552-26-R-B001, was posted on June 23, 2026, with responses due by July 15, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336411 for aircraft manufacturing and is not subject to any set-asides. The contracting office is located at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, with primary point of contact Theresa Younce and secondary contact Millie Danko overseeing the acquisition process.