MH-60R/S Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) in Rota, Spain

DESCRIPTION:
 

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is seeking qualified sources that can provide commercial Depot-level Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for the United States Navy (USN) MH-60R/S helicopters at Naval Station (NS) Rota, Spain.  The support includes Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) and In Service Repair (ISR) of the MH-60R and MH-60S aircraft in accordance with the H-60 Integrated Maintenance Plan (IMP).

Specific performance requirements include planning, managing, and organizing internal controls which will require furnishing all necessary personnel, access to facilities, equipment, materials, supplies, testing equipment, and management to rework, overhaul, and test items to conform to the IMP and established Turnaround Times (TATs). 
 

It is anticipated the Government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods.   This market research tool is being utilized to identify capable firms, of all sizes, prior to finalizing the method of acquisition.
 

This notice should not be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government of the United States to acquire any parts or services. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and at no cost to the Government. 
 

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:
 

The contractor will be required to perform MH-60R/S PMI in alignment with PMA-299 IMP on approximately two to four (2-4) aircraft per year onboard NS Rota, Spain. The anticipated total annual aircraft inductions is an estimate only and subject to change during development of this requirement   These PMI events include all MH-60R/S requirements outlined in A1-H60-IMP-000, inspection bulletin compliance, and conducting preventive, corrective, and investigative maintenance.  Additionally, completion of Technical Directive (TD) incorporation, In Service Repair (ISR), and maintenance to facilitate Intermediate (I) and Organizational (O) Level requirements will be required.
 

PMI and ISR work include both scheduled and unscheduled requirements:
 

1. Scheduled Maintenance:
 

PMI-1N and PMI-2N requirement includes airframe, systems, and component inspection through visual and Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) methods, defect correction, preventative maintenance, operational checkouts, and Technical Directive compliance. The required TAT thresholds for PMI-1N and PMI-2N are 120 and 135 calendar days, respectively.
 

The IMP requirements for aircraft subject to this process are the minimum requirements, formulated and established to the depth required to ensure the reliability, operational availability, safe operation and airworthiness of the aircraft for the duration of the established service period.  The IMP will provide depot support throughout the total service life of the aircraft.

2. Unscheduled Maintenance:
 

Unscheduled Maintenance are the tasks that are not related to a specific IMP Scheduled Maintenance requirement and is further divided into 4 subcategories:
 

a. Over and above (O&A)

O&A tasks are repairs performed concurrent with a PMI event.  Refer to the Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.217-7028 for a thorough description of Over and Above Work.
 

b. In-Service Repairs (ISR)

ISR requests are for depot-level repairs on inducted and non-inducted aircraft.  ISR work may require the Contractor to dispatch personnel as a contractor field service team (CFT) to perform aircraft repairs at remote locations.
 

c. Customer Service Request (CSR)

CSR requests come from operational fleet or the MH-60R/S T/M/S program office for both inducted and non-inducted aircraft.  CSR requirements include, but are not limited to Organizational and Intermediate level maintenance.  CSR work may require the Contractor to dispatch personnel as a CFT to perform aircraft repairs at remote locations.
 

d. Depot-Level Technical Directives (TD)

TD (aircraft modification and bulletins) shall be accomplished either concurrently with PMI events or as standalone actions.
 

The Government will normally provide technical directive kits, special materials, and special Support Equipment (SE) required for completing modifications.
 

Base and Facility Access:
 

All Contractor personnel must be eligible for and obtain perpetual base access at NS Rota, Spain for the duration of the contract.  This requires submitting all necessary documentation for a Tarjeta Especial de Identificacion (TEI) to be granted base access in accordance with host nation and base security statutes.  To obtain TEI all required forms must be submitted for each employee 60 days prior (and then annually 60 days before expiration, or more frequently as required by base and host nation statutes).  As part of this requirement, the contractor must provide insurance from a company listed on an EU Mercantile Registry and documented on a Certificate of Insurance.
 

CAPABILITIES STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
 

Interested responsible sources are requested to submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 12 pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the tasking listed under the required capabilities by addressing the following:
 

1. Company Name, Address, Business Size, and Point-of-Contact (POC) Name, Phone Number, Fax Number, and Email Address.
2. Company Profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), UEI Number, Cage Code Number, and a statement regarding current small/other than small business status.
3. Prior and current corporate experience performing aircraft maintenance or MRO services of similar size and scope to the tasking described under “Required Capabilities” within the last three (3) years, including a brief description of how the referenced contract or effort relates to those tasks.
4. Management approach to staffing this effort with qualified technical personnel in an overseas environment.
5. Company’s ability to begin performance upon contract award.
6. Whether the company has managed a team of subcontractors before, with details, including contracts and teaming arrangements.
7. An explanation of the specific technical skills the company possesses which ensures capability to perform the tasks.
8. Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) and Host-Nation Operational Experience:
   1. Detail experience executing aviation depot-level maintenance or similar complex technical tasks specifically within the Kingdom of Spain, including compliance with the U.S.-Spain Agreement on Defense Cooperation (ADC), Spanish labor laws, and base access protocols at military installations such as NS Rota, Spain.
   2. If your company does not possess direct experience operating in Spain, detail your experience managing similar aviation depot-level maintenance tasks in other OCONUS environments, specifically addressing your corporate capability, timeline, and mitigation strategy to establish host-nation legal compliance and base access within the required schedule constraints.
9. The U.S. Government will provide special tooling including MH-60 Peculiar and Common SE, and Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) as Government-Furnished Property (GFP) for this effort. Describe your firm’s capability to provide common contractor-furnished hand tools, Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL) items, and any logistical approach to managing the inventory and calibration requirements of the GFP on-site.
10. Execution of PMI-2N requires a certified aircraft strip and paint facility capable of housing H-60 aircraft located at NS Rota. The U.S. Government does not own such a facility. Please provide documented evidence of your firm's current access to, or lease of, a certified aircraft paint and strip booth at NS Rota, that is approved for use on military aircraft. If access is not currently held, detail your specific plan and timeline to acquire compliant facility access without impacting the Navy's operational requirements.
11. If the company is a small business, provide an explanation of the company's ability to comply with FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting) requirements.
12. Respondents to this notice must also indicate whether they are an Other than Small Business or qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.

Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted via email to •••••@•••••.•••Sign up to see this detail and  •••••@•••••.•••Sign up to see this detail, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF).  The deadline for response to this request is 4:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, 14 December 2026.
 

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be protected.  Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned.  Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted.
 

No phone calls will be accepted. All questions must be submitted via e-mail.  The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to these Sources Sought.