Non-recurring engineering and retrofit implementation for development and integration of new and permanent utility outlets one DC and one AC to power the RGR Forward Area Refueling Equipment (FARE) for V-22 Osprey Aircraft

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to issue an order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-07-G-0008 with the Bell Boeing Joint Program Office to develop and integrate new utility outlets—one DC and one AC—for powering the Rapid Ground Refueling (RGR) Forward Area Refueling Equipment (FARE) on the V-22 Osprey aircraft. This contract involves non-recurring engineering and retrofit kits necessary to accommodate the new RGR-capable MATS tanks, which use the FARE kit to fuel other vehicles. Since the pump package in the FARE kit requires power sources not currently available on the V-22, these modifications are essential for the operational integration of the equipment. Bell-Boeing, as the sole designer, developer, and producer of the V-22 Tiltrotor, holds unique expertise and proprietary technical data critical to this effort, justifying the non-competitive nature of this procurement. The work is expected to be performed in Amarillo, Texas, and subcontracting opportunities may be available through Bell-Boeing. For further information or coordination, contact details for NAVAIR contract specialists are provided. This effort supports enhancing the functionality and mission capability of the V-22 by enabling effective rapid ground refueling operations.