PRE RFP FOR N00421-13-R-0104

The Department of Defense's Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division posted a presolicitation notice for a forthcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) related to a Variable Stabilization System (VSS) to be installed in a UH-72A Lakota helicopter. Initially announced in January 2014, this update informs industry participants that the RFP is still under review but expected to be released soon. A draft version of the RFP has been shared to assist potential offerors in understanding the nature of the requirement and the targeted objectives, facilitating the preparation of competitive bids once the final RFP is available on the federal procurement portal. While the government welcomes feedback on the draft before the final release, formal question and answer exchanges will only occur following the posting of the final RFP. The solicitation is designated under NAICS code 541712, indicating a professional, scientific, and technical services category. The contract will be administered from Patuxent River, Maryland, where the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division is based. Two points of contact are provided: a contract specialist, Steven M. Williams, and the contracting officer, Benjamin M. Washburn, who can be reached for further clarifications. Notably, pages 46 through 65 of the draft RFP have been excluded intentionally, underscoring that certain details remain confidential or pending. This presolicitation represents an important step toward enhancing the UH-72A Lakota's operational capabilities through this stabilization system upgrade.