THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE. No contract will be awarded as a result of this request. The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst is requesting information pertaining to the replacement of the existing A/S32A-47, Shipboard Helicopter Handler Extra Low Profile (SHH-ELP) and the Multi-Aircraft Nose/Tail Integrated System (MANTIS). Currently the USN uses the SHH-ELP on Freedom Class Litoral Combat Ships (LCS) and the MANTIS is used on Independence Class Litoral Combat Ships. Collectively for the purposes of the RFI the SHH-ELP and MANTIS will be referred to aircraft handlers. The aircraft handlers are used aboard both classes of LCS to move MH-60R (Romeo) and MH-60S (Sierra) helicopters between the flight deck and the hangar bay. The goal is to use the new aircraft handler, Shipboard Helicopter Handler II (SHH-II) aboard both LCS Freedom and Independence Class ships to move MH-60R and MH-060S aircraft. The current aircraft handlers have the following leading particulars: SHH-ELP Length (overall) 137.8 inches Width (overall): 81 inches Height (maximum):13.2 inches Ground Clearance: 1.56 inches Weight: 5,720 lbs. Maximum Tractive Effort: 5,000 lbs. Lifting Capacity: 8,000 lbs. Speed (unloaded): 0 to 3 mph Speed (loaded):1.5 mph MANTIS Length (overall): 70.1 inches Width (overall): 124.4 inches Height (maximum): 13.8 inches Ground Clearance: 2.8 inches Weight: 4,630 lbs. Maximum Tractive Effort: 3.300 lbs. Lifting Capacity: 8,159 lbs. Speed: 2.4 mph The MANTIS and SHH-ELP are battery powered aircraft handlers with tethered controls that traverse (move) MH-60R and MH-060S aircraft between the hangar and flight deck by engaging the aircraft tail gear and lifting it off the deck and utilizing its zero-turning radius to maneuver/rotate about the nose/tail gear while pushing or towing. Notional Preliminary Requirements for the SHH-II are: Dead man type tethered operator controls. Zero turning radius about the center of the vehicle/aircraft engagement point. Capable of lowering the nose/tail gear and disengaging from it without contacting any surface of the aircraft at angles up to 90 degrees to port or starboard with respect to the aircraft's centerline. Approximately the same size as the MANTIS and / or SHH-ELP. This will be further refined after review of RFI response and evaluation of compatibility with the aircraft. Tie down/lifting attachment points. Positively interface with the TLG using the hollows of the axle. Have a maximum unloaded speed of 3.0 mph. Have a maximum loaded speed of 1.5 mph. Be able to lift a TLG weighing up to 8,000 lbs Be capable of exerting a minimum of 5,000 lbs drawbar pull when loaded as described in 9. above. Be electric powered via rechargeable batteries. Have a built-in battery charger that can be connect to a NEMA 5–15P (possibly NEMA 5-20P) receptacle. Ability to traverse MH-60R and MH-60S aircraft on both classes of LCS ships in select s…