New Bell BOA

DESCRIPTION THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THIS RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. FURTHER, THE NAVY IS NOT AT THIS TIME SEEKING PROPOSALS AND WILL NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS. RESPONDENTS ARE ADVISED THAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI. ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS RFI WILL BE SOLELY AT THE EXPENSE OF THE INTERESTED PARTY. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS RFI DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE RFP, IF ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE SAM.GOV WEBSITE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE POTENTIAL OFFEROR(S) TO MONITOR THIS WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING THIS REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT TO SOLICIT OR AWARD A CONTRACT. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), in support of the H-1 Program Office (PMA-276), intends to issue a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for engineering and logistics support, spares, engineering change proposals (ECP), modification kit procurements and associated installation, sustaining engineering, and technical support of the U.S. Marine Corps H-1 Helicopter Program to include the H-1 Upgrade UH-1Y/AH-1Z production aircraft, simulators and maintenance trainers. The BOA will support future H-1 helicopter modifications and upgrades in a safe, reliable, cost effective, and sustainable manner. The resultant BOA will have both fixed price (FP) and cost reimbursement (CR) clauses. 2.0 PURPOSE The ordering period under this BOA is anticipated to cover CY2026-2031 in support of the H-1 Helicopter program. Efforts under this BOA will include but are not limited to the following: (a) Avionics, Sensors and Weapons Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) for Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRA) and Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRA) integration into the UH-1Y/AH-1Z aircraft; (b) NRE for UH-1Y/AH-1Z Airframe, Electrical, Rotors, Flight Controls, and Drive System assemblies and sub-assemblies modifications and associated integration; (c) NRE for UH-1Y/AH-1Z Production Line Transition execution and closeout; (d) retrofit and spare kits procurement, and installation associated with (a) through (b). NRE also includes engineering and logistics support, qualification, validation, verification, test and evaluation, test assets, and prototype change kits associated with (a) through (b). Additionally, efforts will include program management, logistics analysis, logistics management and documentation, configuration management, and technical, administrative and financial data requirements for efforts associated with (a) through (d). 3.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION Responsible sources may submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and a concept summary, which contains a detailed description of the effort(s) described in paragraph 2.0 written from a system solution perspective and outlines development concepts that ensure maximum utilization of infrastructure and platform integration elements that already exist. Prospective offerors should explain how they are able to work with the Government and the aircraft manufacturer to integrate the aforementioned efforts into the H-1 program. Each concept summary should address how the proposed BOA meets the following requirements: 1. Description of the specific effort described in paragraph 2.0 with a listing of applicable FAR/DFARS clauses In addition, the interested party should have or had a working relationship with the H-1 OEM (Bell Textron Inc.). 4.0 RESPONSES Data Markings. To complete its review, NAVAIR must be able to share an interested respondent's information both within the Government and with covered Government support contractors as defined in DFARS clause 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data - Noncommercial Items (JAN 2025). Any responses marked in a manner that will not permit such review may be returned without being assessed or considered. All submissions (both the Letter in Intent (LOI) and the full response) must include a statement which clearly allows for the information to be disclosed with covered Government support contractors. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred to prepare responses to this notice. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). If the respondent is a foreign concern or if a US respondent has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity, adherence to all ITAR regulations is required. Full Response Submissions. Full response submissions to the above requested supporting unclassified data must be received no later than 4:30 PM EST 10/01/2025 to the following addresses - NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND ATTN: Robert Clark (2.3.3.2.14) 48202 Bronson Road BLDG 2805 PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-1547 NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND ATTN: Jeanette Moronta (2.3.3.2) 48202 Bronson Road BLDG 2805 PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-1547 Mr. Clark's email address is robert.f.clark186.civ@us.navy.mil Ms. Moronta's email address is jeanette.p.moronta.civ@us.navy.mil Provide full unclassified response via electronic media that is Microsoft Office 2010 compatible. It is requested that the response, regardless of its classification level have a page limit of 25 pages and must be in English. DO NOT SEND ANY CLASSIFIED INFORMATION VIA UNCLASSIFIED EMAIL. Any unclassified questions regarding this RFI can be directed to Mr. Clark or Ms. Moronta at the above-mentioned email.