Solicitation of the Bulkhead, Aircraft
The purpose of this notice is to post the official solicitation for procurement of the Bulkhead, Aircraft, for the UH-60. Please see attachment for further details.
The purpose of this notice is to post the official solicitation for procurement of the Bulkhead, Aircraft, for the UH-60. Please see attachment for further details.
This is a single-award, firm-fixed-price contract for 22 units of a Bulkhead, Aircraft (NSN 1560-01-345-4800) for the UH-60 Blackhawk, with delivery required FOB Destination. Production lead time is 540 days after contract award, with a delivery rate of 2 units per month. The contract is a sole-source requirement to General Electric Company, as the government lacks rights to the necessary technical data and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation will not bid. Performance location is not specified, but the identified data owners are in Stratford, CT, and Lynn, MA. No budget amount is specified, and the requirement is currently unfunded, with award pending receipt of sufficient funds.
This is a market research notice for the new manufacture of a specific aircraft bulkhead. The government is assessing industry capability and may set aside the potential future requirement for small businesses. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to perform all manufacturing services and have a plan for obtaining necessary special tooling. Eligibility requires the ability to procure proprietary data from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation or General Electric Company. Capabilities statements must be submitted via email by 4:30 p.m. Central Time on 25 February 2026.