L -- L Engineering Services

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYCOM) plans to engage Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (BHTI) for specialized non-recurring work aimed at increasing the Alternating Current (AC) capacity to support the Assault Directed Infrared Counter Measures (ADIRCM) system on the AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters. This contract falls under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement and supports the United States Marine Corps' H-1 Helicopter program. The initiative is focused on enhancing the aircraft's survivability and weapons system capability by alleviating current constraints on weapons employment. Key tasks include designing, analyzing, testing, and qualifying a replacement inverter, electrical wiring, and associated components, leveraging modern technology and commercial off-the-shelf components to improve performance. The procurement will be executed with BHTI, the sole manufacturer of the H-1 aircraft, under the existing agreement, emphasizing continuity and expertise. The contract is categorized under engineering services with NAICS code 541330, reflecting the technical and design nature of the work. The efforts are managed through the Naval Air Systems Command based in Patuxent River, Maryland, with designated points of contact for contract administration. This effort represents a strategic upgrade to the H-1 platform to maintain and enhance mission-critical capabilities for the USMC.