Trade study to identify, evaluate and estimate VH-60N Weight Reduction efforts

The Naval Air Systems Command plans to negotiate and award a sole source Basic Ordering Agreement to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for a trade study focused on identifying, evaluating, and estimating weight reduction efforts for the VH-60N aircraft. Sikorsky is uniquely qualified to perform this work as the sole manufacturer of the VH-60N and possesses the necessary technical data, expertise, and experience required for this specialized effort. The contract work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, where Sikorsky is located, and this action is intended solely for informational purposes. The contract falls under the NAICS code 336411, relating to aircraft manufacturing, and is managed by the Naval Air Systems Command, a department within the Department of Defense, headquartered in Patuxent River, Maryland. Key points of contact for the contract are Contract Specialists Nathan Peppler and Mark R. Krukar. The contract effort supports efforts to improve the performance and capabilities of the VH-60N by reducing its weight, which may enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.