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Request for Information: Engineering Support Services of the H-1 Helicopter Platforms This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may be able to provide engineering and logistical support for the United States Air Force (USAF) TH-1H and UH-1N helicopter platforms hereby referred to collectively as H-1. This support will provide the USAF H-1 Helicopter Program Office (HPO) technical expertise, access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) proprietary data including but not limited to structural/component data, drawings, qualification data, and analysis techniques as required to adequately maintain operational, safety, suitability, and effectiveness (OSS&E) for the H-1 platform. Sole source to Bell Helicopter is anticipated due to the lack of proprietary data and engineering expertise needed to perform this support effort. The Contractor will be required to furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The Contractor will be responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor's facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. In accordance with FAR 52.215-3: 1. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. 2. Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. 3. This Request for Information is issued for the purpose of market research. The full RFI and instructions are located in the download section. RFI response date is NLT 2 MAY 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
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