Nacelle Blower Tip Gap Increase for the V-22 Program

The U.S. Navy plans to contract Bell-Boeing JPO for engineering analysis to redesign the Nacelle Blower for the V-22 weapon system, specifically to address issues related to impeller tip rub. This effort aims to develop an Engineering Change Proposal contingent on successful analysis outcomes. Given Bell-Boeing JPO's exclusive role as the sole developer, designer, and manufacturer of the V-22 system, the contract will be awarded on a sole-source basis, ensuring access to proprietary technical data and specialized expertise necessary to complete the work efficiently. The anticipated contract will be a time-and-materials agreement, with work performed at Bell-Boeing's facility in Amarillo, Texas. The Naval Air Systems Command within the Department of Defense oversees the procurement, with designated points of contact managing the process. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 336413, highlighting its association with guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing. This procurement action is primarily informative at this stage, with formal contract award pending.