MH-60R/S Incorporation of the Improved Fire Bottle Cartridge Activated Devices (CAD), and the removal of the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Antenna System

The Naval Air Systems Command plans to negotiate a sole source contract modification with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to address specific engineering changes for the Navy's MH-60R and MH-60S helicopter production lines. The modification centers on implementing Engineering Change Proposal 4611 Part 2, which includes the recurring effort to incorporate Improved Fire Bottle Cartridge Activated Devices and the removal of the Emergency Locator Transmitter Antenna System from these aircraft models. This work is critical for enhancing safety and operational effectiveness in the naval helicopter fleet. This contract modification, under solicitation number W58RGZ-12-C-0008, will be performed at Sikorsky’s facility in Stratford, Connecticut. The Naval Air Systems Command, based in Patuxent River, Maryland, oversees the contract, with specific points of contact including a contract specialist and a procuring contracting officer. The contract falls under the NAICS code 336414, indicating its association with guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing. This procurement ensures the continuation of improvements in aircraft systems vital to the Department of Defense’s aviation capabilities.