251212 - Black Hawk Commercial Modification RFI - RFI Response Template - Final.xlsx

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Attached to: UH-60 Black Hawk Commercial Modification RFI
Solicitation number: PANRSA-25-P-0000-027431
Issued by: Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal

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Written by GovTribe AI · Dec 19, 2025

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal for a UH-60 Black Hawk Commercial Modification program. The RFI seeks to gather comprehensive market research on vendor capabilities for modifying UH-60M aircraft over a multi-year horizon, with a detailed Excel workbook requiring vendors to provide information across nine key sections: administrative details, aircraft experience, capability and capacity, facility and security, labor and overhead costs, quality and safety, technical considerations, risk assessment, and preferred partnership models.

The RFI explores potential vendor capabilities for full aircraft modification or component-level services, including overhaul of components like engines, transmissions, rotor blades, and various upgrades such as CIRCM, FANS, and BFT2. Vendors are asked to provide detailed information on their technical expertise, labor hours, cost estimates, facility capabilities, quality management systems, and potential partnership approaches (Prime-Subcontractor, Joint Venture, Public-Private Partnership). The government emphasizes that this is purely a market research exercise and does not constitute a commitment to procure goods or services, with the goal of informing their future acquisition strategy for UH-60M aircraft modifications.

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Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS

This RFI is exploratory. We are interested in receiving input and responses from vendors with and without previous experience servicing vertical lift aircraft. Whether your organization is interested in the majority of the scope of work or to function as a component-level supplier, we look forward to hearing from you.

To ensure consistency and comparability, all respondents must complete the attached RFI Response Workbook according to the following instructions:

1. Complete ALL of the YELLOW Tabs - all questions are required unless otherwise noted These tabs include questions that all vendors must answer, regardless of proposed contract structure. These questions cover baseline organizational, technical, and financial information relevant to all prospective respondents.

Do not leave any required fields blank. If a question is not applicable, please indicate "N/A" and explain why. All responses should be concise, factual, and relevant to the question as written.

Please notice distinct types of input, according to cell colours:
	Please fill in all columns highlighted in light grey
	Please use drop down menu for columns highlighted in light blue.
In addition, each tab has page-specific instructions indicated by "Instructions" in bold at the top of the tab and/or section.

2. Complete at least one (1) GREEN tab corresponding to your organization's preferred partnership type In addition to the required questions, vendors must respond to questions in the tab(s) that reflect the delivery model(s) your organization is prepared to support. You may complete more than one tab if your organization is willing to support multiple delivery models.

Available partnership models and their corresponding tabs:

- Prime/Subcontractor Organization - as Prime

- Prime/Subcontractor Organization - as Subcontractor (e.g., component supplier)

- Joint Venture

- Public-Private Partnership

- Other

3. Submission Guidelines Submit the completed workbook in Excel format (.xlsx) by [insert due date] to [insert email or upload location]. You may attach additional supporting documents if referenced in your response, but all questions must be answered in the Excel workbook.

The filename should be formatted as:

[YourCompanyName]_Black_Hawk_RFI_Response.xlsx

We appreciate your participation and look forward to reviewing your submission.

Required Questions >>>

Required Questions

There are 9 required sections in this form. There are required questions on each page. Please answer to the best of your ability.

#	Sections
1	Administrative Questions
2	A/C Experience & Supply Chain
3	Capability & Capacity
4	Facility & Security
5	Labor, Overhead, & Costs
6	Quality & Safety
7	Technical & IP Considerations
8	Risk Assessment
9	Preferred Partnership Type

1. Administrative

Administrative

Instructions: Please answer all questions on this tab.

Administrative

1	Company Name
2	Primary Responding Party Name
3	Primary Responding Party Title
4	Primary Responding Party Email
5	(Optional) Secondary Responding Party Name
6	(Optional) Secondary Responding Party Title
7	(Optional) Secondary Responding Party Email

	Headquarters Address
8	Address Line 1
9	Address Line 2
10	City
11	State
12	Zip Code

	Business Credentials and Growth Planning
13	Parent corporation (if applicable, "N/A" if not)
14	Annual Revenue in FY24 [$M]
15	Total number of employees
16	Does your organization qualify for Small Business Status?
17	Share all North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for your organization.
18	Share all current Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) codes for your organization.
19	Please outline any company-wide ongoing or planned capital improvement initiatives (e.g., facility expansion, IT upgrades, upgrading A/C bays, safety upgrades). If none, please write "N/A."

2. AC Experience & Supply Chain

A/C Experience & Supply Chain

Page Instructions: All vendors are expected to share at least 1 example of overall A/C experience. All vendors must answer the "Supply Chain & Inventory" section in full.

Overall A/C Experience

Describe current and past experience with up to 5 aircraft (A/C) models. All A/C experience is welcome (rotor, fixed wing, etc.), but demonstrate the most relevant examples to the UH-60M modification. All costs are per aircraft.

20	A/C Model 1:
21	Do you currently service this A/C model or historically?
22	List the years you have serviced this A/C model (i.e. 2021, 2022, 2023)
23	Maximum serviced in one year [#]
24	Lifetime total serviced [#]
	List up to 4 services performed on this A/C model.
25	Service 1 Description
26	Materials cost:
27	Labor cost:
28	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0
29	Service 2 Description
30	Materials cost:
31	Labor cost:
32	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0
33	Service 3 Description
34	Materials cost:
35	Labor cost:
36	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0
37	Service 4 Description
38	Materials cost:
39	Labor cost:
40	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0

41	A/C Model 2:
42	Do you currently service this A/C model or historically?
43	List the years you have serviced this A/C model (i.e. 2021, 2022, 2023)
44	Maximum serviced in one year [#]
45	Lifetime total serviced [#]
	List up to 4 services performed on this A/C model.
46	Service 1 Description
47	Materials cost:
48	Labor cost:
49	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0
50	Service 2 Description
51	Materials cost:
52	Labor cost:
53	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0
54	Service 3 Description
55	Materials cost:
56	Labor cost:
57	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0
58	Service 4 Description
59	Materials cost:
60	Labor cost:
61	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0

62	A/C Model 3:
63	Do you currently service this A/C model or historically?
64	List the years you have serviced this A/C model (i.e. 2021, 2022, 2023)
65	Maximum serviced in one year [#]
66	Lifetime total serviced [#]
	List up to 4 services performed on this A/C model.
67	Service 1 Description
68	Materials cost:
69	Labor cost:
70	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0
71	Service 2 Description
72	Materials cost:
73	Labor cost:
74	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0
75	Service 3 Description
76	Materials cost:
77	Labor cost:
78	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0
79	Service 4 Description
80	Materials cost:
81	Labor cost:
82	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0

83	A/C Model 4:
84	Do you currently service this A/C model or historically?
85	List the years you have serviced this A/C model (i.e. 2021, 2022, 2023)
86	Maximum serviced in one year [#]
87	Lifetime total serviced [#]
	List up to 4 services performed on this A/C model.
88	Service 1 Description
89	Materials cost:
90	Labor cost:
91	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0
92	Service 2 Description
93	Materials cost:
94	Labor cost:
95	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0
96	Service 3 Description
97	Materials cost:
98	Labor cost:
99	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0
100	Service 4 Description
101	Materials cost:
102	Labor cost:
103	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0

104	A/C Model 5:
105	Do you currently service this A/C model or historically?
106	List the years you have serviced this A/C model (i.e. 2021, 2022, 2023)
107	Maximum serviced in one year [#]
108	Lifetime total serviced [#]
	List up to 4 services performed on this A/C model.
109	Service 1 Description
110	Materials cost:
111	Labor cost:
112	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0
113	Service 2 Description
114	Materials cost:
115	Labor cost:
116	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0
117	Service 3 Description
118	Materials cost:
119	Labor cost:
120	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0
121	Service 4 Description
122	Materials cost:
123	Labor cost:
124	Additional costs associated:
	Total cost (per aircraft)	$ - 0

Supply Chain & Inventory

125	How do you manage the supply chain to ensure timely delivery of parts, especially during periods of high demand or disruptions? (200 word maximum)
126	Describe your existing relationships with suppliers. (200 word maximum)
127	Can you demonstrate your ability to source reliable OEM parts, especially for aging aircraft? (200 word maximum)

3. Capability & Capacity

Capability & Capacity

Page Instructions: Fill out the "Overhaul Capabilities" section for all SOW reference #s for which you indicate interest in completing the work in Column E. All vendors are expected to complete all of the "Illustrative Upgrades/Modernization MWOs" and "Short Answer" sections.

Overhaul Capabilities

Question #	SOW Reference	Description	Are you interested in completing this portion of the scope of work, or would you expect this to be managed by a partner?	Do you have previous experience doing similar work for any A/C?	Do you currently have the capability to fulfill this requirement for 12 or more UH-60Ms per year?	Please describe previous experience including A/C model. (100 words max)	What equipment and personnel do you currently have to complete this work?	Will additional investment in equipment/resources be required to fulfill this requirement for 12 or more UH-60Ms per year?	If yes, what additional equipment/resources are needed to fulfill this requirement for 12 or more UH-60Ms per year?	If yes, estimate the one-time cost of these additional equipment/resources. ($)
128	3.1	Aircraft on Station
129	3.2	Initial Aircraft and Records Review
130	3.3	General Maintenance Test Flight
	3.4	Prepare Aircraft for Depopulation
131	3.4.1	Defuel Aircraft
132	3.4.2	Weigh and Balance Aircraft
133	3.5	Depopulate Aircraft
134	3.6	Aircraft Wash
135	3.7	Paint Removal
136	3.8	Alignment Check
137	3.9	Aircraft Area Inspections and Repairs
138	3.10	Structural Repairs
	3.11	Structural Component Replacement
139	3.11.1	10.65 LBL Beam IAW MEC F400445
140	3.11.2	Fuselage Station (FS) 320 Frame IAW MEO B2800
141	3.11.3	FS 379 Frame IAW MEO B2774
142	3.14	Aircraft Reassembly
143	3.15	Paint and Corrosion Prevention
144	3.16	Flight Test
145	3.17	Inspection and Acceptance

Component Repairs and Overhaul

Instructions: We are interested in vendors with capabilities to complete a large portion of this work AND component-level vendors with specialties in particular areas. Please complete all questions for SOW reference #s for which you indicate interest in completing the work in Column E.

Question #	SOW Reference	Description	Are you interested in completing this portion of the scope of work, or would you expect this to be managed by a partner?	Do you have previous experience doing similar work for any A/C?	Do you currently have the capability to fulfill this requirement for 12 or more UH-60Ms per year?	Please describe previous experience including A/C model. (100 words max)	What equipment and personnel do you currently have to complete this work?	Will additional investment in equipment/resources be required to fulfill this requirement for 12 or more UH-60Ms per year?	If yes, what additional equipment/resources are needed to fulfill this requirement for 12 or more UH-60Ms per year?	If yes, estimate the one-time cost of these additional equipment/resources. ($)
146	3.12.1	Engine (NSN: 2840-01-503-1701)
147	3.12.2	Main Transmission (NSN: 1615-01-701-8346)
148	3.12.3	Main Rotor Blades (NSN: 1615-01-546-1148)
149	3.12.4	Swashplate (NSN: 1615-01-558-9830)
150	3.12.5	Primary Servo Assembly (NSN: 1650-01-625-0164)
151	3.12.6	Rotary Wing Spindle Head (NSN: 1615-01-442-6926)
152	3.12.7	Hydraulic Pump (NSN: 4320-01-207-7228)
153	3.12.8	Fixed Landing Gear (NSN: 1620-01-622-7368)
154	3.12.9	Engine Power Unit (NSN: 2835-01-373-4275)
155	3.12.10	Propulsion Shaft (NSN: 1615-01-083-2953)

Illustrative Upgrades / Modernization MWOs

Question #	SOW Reference	Description	Do you have previous experience doing similar work for any A/C?	Can you install these MWOs on a UH-60M?	Please describe previous experience including A/C model. (100 words max)	Please elaborate on key considerations impacting whether you would be able to install this kind of upgrade/modification on a UH-60M. (300 words maximum)
156	3.13.1	CIRCM
157	3.13.2	FANS
158	3.13.3	BFT2
159	3.13.4	EAWIS
160	3.13.5	IAFTS
161	3.13.6	FLIR

Short Answer

Question #	Question	Response
162	Based on the SOW, how many months on average do you anticipate it will take to complete the modification of each UH-60M, assuming a total of 30,000 touch labor hours with no material shortages? [months]
163	How many UH-60Ms do you estimate being able to complete a modification on per year? [#]
164	Once a purchase order is issued, what is your estimated timeline for project kick-off and initial delivery? [months]
165	What manufacturing capabilities do you presently lack for which you contract to another supplier? (100 word maximum)
166	Describe your flight test capabilities. (100 word maximum)
167	Select the type of outside support needed for flight testing, if any.

4. Facility & Security

Facility & Security

Page Instructions: Please answer all questions on this tab.

Facility Location(s)

Question #	Facility 1 Address
168	Address Line 1
169	Address Line 2
170	City
171	State
172	Zip Code

	Facility 2 Address (if applicable)
173	Address Line 1
174	Address Line 2
175	City
176	State
177	Zip Code

	Facility 3 Address (if applicable)
178	Address Line 1
179	Address Line 2
180	City
181	State
182	Zip Code

Short Answer

183	How many structural A/C bays do you have in service? [#]
184	What is your current utilization rate of aircraft bays? [%]
	Check the box next to each maintenance level possible at the facility.
185	Field Level (AVUM)	FALSE
186	Field Level (AVIM)	FALSE
187	Depot Level	FALSE
188	Phase Maintenance Interval I	FALSE
189	Phase Maintenance Interval II	FALSE
190	Is your facility at an airfield that enables fly in/fly out for acceptance, test flights, and delivery?
191	How many UH-60Ms can be stored indoors with environmental controls? [#]
192	How many UH-60Ms can be stored outdoors? [#]
193	How do you store GFE throughout the modification process (indoor, outdoor, environmentally controlled, etc.)?
194	What is the square footage of your total hangar space? [sq ft]

Security

195	How do you store and secure depopulated parts and components?
196	What security measures are in place to protect your facilities and sensitive information related to military aircraft modifications?
	What level of secure information is the facility approved to manage? Select all that apply.
197	Proprietary	FALSE
198	Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)	FALSE
199	Classified Confidential	FALSE
200	Classified Secret	FALSE
201	Classified Top Secret	FALSE
202	International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR)	FALSE

5. Labor, Overhead, & Costs

Labor, Overhead, & Costs

Page Instructions: All vendors must fill out the "labor" and "overhead" sections. Please complete either Version I or Version II of the "Questions by supplier type" in alignment with your preferred partnership type.

Labor

203	Direct Labor (Touch Labor) - Current number of employees [#]
204	Direct Labor (Touch Labor) - Average hourly rate per employee (unloaded, not including overhead) [$ / hour]
205	Engineering Labor (Indirect) - Current number of employees [#]
206	Engineering Labor (Indirect) - Average houry rate per employee (unloaded, not including overhead) [$ / hour]
207	Project Management Labor (Indirect) - Current number of employees [#]
208	Project Management Labor (Indirect) - Average hourly rate per employee (unloaded, not including overhead) [$ / hour]
209	Other Labor (Indirect) - Current number of employees [#]
210	Other Labor (Indirect) - Average hourly rate per employee (unloaded, not including overhead) [$ / hour]

Overhead

211	What is your annual overhead cost? [$]
212	What is your ratio of A&P mechanics to non-A&P mechanics? (100 word maximum)
213	Is your workforce cross-trained in multiple disciplines? (100 word maximum)
214	What training programs do you offer for personnel involved in aircraft modifications? Please include training methodologies, such as classroom instruction, simulator training, VR/AR, hands-on training, and more. (200 word maximum)

Questions by supplier type

Section Instructions: For organizations interested in the partnership models listed here, please complete Version I of the Cost Estimate:

A) Prime-Subcontractor - as the Prime

C) Joint Venture

D) Public-Private Partnership

E) Other

Organizations interested in B) Prime-Subcontractor as the Subcontractor must fill out Version II of the Cost Estimate. This is to allow for component-level estimates of labor and cost.

VERSION I

Use the table below to itemize labor hours and costs assuming you were to manage the full scope of work. For the purposes of this RFI, materials are considered Contractor Furnished Equipment. Material costs will be explored at a later stage.

Question #	Category	Estimate
	Direct Labor Hours (touch labor) (provided) [hours]
215	Engineering Labor Hours (Indirect) - Estimated # of engineering labor hours per A/C, assuming 30,000 direct labor hours per A/C [hours]
216	Project Management Labor Hours (Indirect) - Estimated # of project management hours per A/C, assuming 30,000 direct labor hours per A/C [hours]
217	Other Labor Hours (Indirect) - Estimated # of other indirect labor hours per A/C, assuming 30,000 direct labor hours per A/C [hours]
	Materials cost per A/C (provided) [$]	$ 7,100,000.00
	Estimated total cost per A/C to overhaul, assuming 30,000 total labor hours and a materials cost of $7.1M per A/C (calculated automatically using your labor rates and estimated hours per A/C) [$]	$ 7,100,000.00
218	What opportunities are there to reduce material costs? (300 word maximum)
219	How would you reduce total program cost? What capabilities would you have to give up to reduce that cost? (300 word maximum)

VERSION II

For vendors interested in the partnership type B) Prime-Sub Organization as a Subcontractor, use the table below to itemize costs associated with the specific component overhauls that are relevant to your preferred scope of work. Only fill out the ones of interest.

	Question #	SOW Reference #
Description	Estimated # of hours: Touch Labor [hours]	Estimated # of hours: Engineering Labor [hours]	Estimated # of hours: Project Management Labor [hours]	Estimated cost to overhaul this component [$]
	220	3.12.1	Engine (NSN: 2840-01-503-1701)
	221	3.12.2	Main Transmission (NSN: 1615-01-701-8346)
	222	3.12.3	Main Rotor Blades (NSN: 1615-01-546-1148)
	223	3.12.4	Swashplate (NSN: 1615-01-558-9830)
	224	3.12.5	Primary Servo Assembly (NSN: 1650-01-625-0164)
	225	3.12.6	Rotary Wing Spindle Head (NSN: 1615-01-442-6926)
	226	3.12.7	Hydraulic Pump (NSN: 4320-01-207-7228)
	227	3.12.8	Fixed Landing Gear (NSN: 1620-01-622-7368)
	228	3.12.9	Engine Power Unit (NSN: 2835-01-373-4275)
	229	3.12.10	Propulsion Shaft (NSN: 1615-01-083-2953)

6. Quality & Safety

Quality & Safety

Page Instructions: Please answer all questions on this tab.

Quality & Safety

#	Question	Response
230	Describe your quality management system, including continuous improvement programs. (300 word maximum)
231	Do you have experience working with the Government Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD) organization for engineering approval/airworthiness? (100 word maximum)
232	How do you ensure the traceability of materials used in modifications? (300 word maximum)
233	Have you previously completed work under the oversight of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)? If yes, please describe. (100 word maximum)
234	Does your company have a formal Safety Management System (SMS)? (100 word maximum)
235	Describe previous work completed related to the Department of Army Regulation (AR 702-7). (100 word maximum)
236	Describe your Critical Safety Item (CSI) programs, if applicable. (100 word maximum)
237	Describe relevant past experience adhering to Quality Engineering Standard 1 and/or 2 (QE-1, QE-2). (100 word maximum)

7. Technical & IP

Technical & IP Considerations

Page Instructions: Please answer all questions on this tab.

Short Answer

	Question	Response
238	Does your company have experience handling proprietary technical data from other vendors?
239	If yes, please describe. If no, write "n/a." (100 word maximum)
240	Does your company have experience supporting Modular Open Source Architecture (MOSA) to allow for integration of future capabilities?
241	If yes, please describe. If no, write "n/a." (100 word maximum)
242	Describe your experience with aviation safety message technology (i.e. SOF, ASAM, AMAM). (100 word maximum)
243	Describe your existing test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) including non-destructive inspection (NDI) equipment and personnel onsite. (100 word maximum)
244	What is your experience integrating new technologies into legacy rotorcraft platforms? (500 word maximum)
245	Describe the specialized tools employed by the facility for related work, such as a jig. (100 word maximum)
246	Are there any materials you anticipate should be provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)? How will you handle / track GFE?

8. Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment

Page Instructions: Please answer all questions on this tab.

Short Answer

Question	Response
What 3 risks do you currently view as most significant to successfully executing a UH-60M Modification?

Please list from most significant (#1) to least significant (#3).

247	Risk 1 (50 word maximum)
248	Risk 1: Mitigation strategy (100 word maximum)
249	Risk 2 (50 word maximum)
250	Risk 2: Mitigation strategy (100 word maximum)
251	Risk 3 (50 word maximum)
252	Risk 3: Mitigation strategy (100 word maximum)
253	What crisis management and business continuity plans do you have in place? (300 word maximum)

9. Preferred Partnership Type

Preferred Partnership Type

Page Instructions: Please answer all questions on this tab. USG is very interested in your input into the partnership model that will be most effective given your capabilities and business structure. There is no expectation of having discussed partnerships with other organizations for the purposes of this RFI.

Preferred Partnership Type

#	Question	Response
254	What is your preferred partnership type?
255	Why? (200 word maximum)
256	(Optional) What is your second preference?
257	(Optional) Why? (200 word maximum)

For reference, here are brief descriptions of each partnership type.

A. Prime-Sub Organization - as the Prime	A Prime-Subcontractor partnership as the prime is a contractual relationship where the Prime contractor holds the main agreement with the client and is responsible for overall project delivery. The Prime leads project execution, manages client communications, and ensures compliance with contract terms. Subcontractors are engaged by the Prime to perform specific tasks or provide specialized expertise. While the Prime oversees the entire project scope, subs operate under its direction and do not have a direct relationship with the end client.
B. Prime-Sub Organization - as a Subcontractor	A Prime-Subcontractor partnership as the subcontractor is a relationship where the Subcontractor supports the Prime contractor, who holds the main contract with the client. The Subcontractor is engaged to deliver specific services or expertise defined by the Prime, working under their direction and within the scope of the larger project. The Subcontractor does not interact directly with the end client but must meet the Prime’s quality, timeline, and compliance requirements.
C. Joint Venture	A Joint Venture (JV) is a formal partnership where two or more organizations collaborate to jointly deliver a project or service under a single contract. All partners share responsibility, risk, resources, and rewards. Unlike a Prime-Subcontractor model, each JV partner has a direct role in execution and decision-making, with shared accountability to the client.
D. Private-Public Partnership	A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is a collaborative agreement between a government entity and a private-sector organization to deliver public services or materials. Both parties share risks, responsibilities, and rewards based on their contributions.
E. Other	Defined by the vendor

Once you have completed the blue "Required Questions" tabs, respond to questions related to your 1-2 preferred partnership type(s) on the corresponding green tab(s).

Partnership Preference >>>

Partnership Preference

In addition to the required questions, vendors must respond to questions in the tab(s) that reflect the partnership model(s) your organization is prepared to support. You may complete two tabs if your organization is willing to consider more than one partnership model.

#	Sections	Partnership type defined
	A. Prime-Subcontractor - as the Prime	A Prime-Subcontractor partnership as the prime is a contractual relationship where the Prime contractor holds the main agreement with the client and is responsible for overall project delivery. The Prime leads project execution, manages client communications, and ensures compliance with contract terms. Subcontractors are engaged by the Prime to perform specific tasks or provide specialized expertise. While the Prime oversees the entire project scope, subs operate under its direction and do not have a direct relationship with the end client.
	B. Prime-Subcontractor - as the Subcontractor	A Prime-Subcontractor partnership as the subcontractor is a relationship where the Subcontractor supports the Prime contractor, who holds the main contract with the client. The Subcontractor is engaged to deliver specific services or expertise defined by the Prime, working under their direction and within the scope of the larger project. The Subcontractor does not interact directly with the end client but must meet the Prime’s quality, timeline, and compliance requirements.
	C. Joint Venture	A Joint Venture (JV) is a formal partnership where two or more organizations collaborate to jointly deliver a project or service under a single contract. All partners share responsibility, risk, resources, and rewards. Unlike a Prime-Subcontractor model, each JV partner has a direct role in execution and decision-making, with shared accountability to the client.
	D. Public-Private Partnership	A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is a collaborative agreement between a government entity and a private-sector organization to deliver public services or materials. Both parties share risks, responsibilities, and rewards based on their contributions.
	E. Other	Defined by the vendor

A. Prime-Subcontractor as Prime

Preferred Partnership Type: Prime/Sub Organization Model - as Prime