UH-60 Remote Hook and Electric Long Line

The Wyoming Army National Guard, under the Department of Defense, issued solicitation W912L3-17-T-0009 for the procurement of specialized UH-60 helicopter accessories. The required equipment includes a 10,000 lb remote electric hook with a protective cage, a 100 to 120 foot electric long line rope rated for 10,000 lbs, a hand control kit for the remote hook and electrical external load accessories, and a ground support equipment trolley for the storage and transport of the system. The place of performance for this contract is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. All provided equipment and operations must strictly adhere to Department of the Army standards, specifically Airworthiness Releases AWR 1963 and AWR 1127. These regulations authorize the use of the Electric Long Line for sling load and Heli-Basket operations on UH-60A/L/M helicopters. Compliance requires meeting critical technical specifications, including a maximum line length of 120 feet, a forward airspeed limit of 100 KIAS, and mandatory Electromagnetic Compatibility checks, as well as following specific installation, weight and balance, and aircraft logbook requirements.