251212 - Black Hawk Commercial Modification RFI - SOW - Final.docx

UH-60M Commercial Modification Statement of Work (SOW) 12 December 2025

1 SCOPE

1.1 Background

The Black Hawk fleet will continue to play a critical role in Army operations to 2050 and beyond. UHPO is seeking to engage with the industrial base to assess the feasibility of a commercial modification program to meet warfighter needs for readiness and transformational capabilities delivered by the UH-60M aircraft. This program presents a significant opportunity with the potential for 12-24 Army Black Hawks per year and additional aircraft from the HH-60M fleet and FMS / BEST partners. The Government is not prescribing solutions but rather is seeking insight into what is achievable. This SOW and accompanying RFI serves to gauge the industrial base’s capabilities.

1.2 Scope

The successful accomplishment of this Statement of Work (SOW) will produce UH-60M aircraft built to the UH-60M Modification configuration accomplished through sustainment and modernization activities. This modification (previously known as recapitalization) SOW addresses overhaul of components, airframe repairs, and upgrades / modernizations.

2 STANDARDS

The UH-60M Commercial Modification standard is as follows:

2.1 Components

The standard for components is the restoration of Mean Time Between Repair (MTBR) to that between new and first overhaul. For the purposes of this SOW, a total of 10 components have been identified for overhaul.

2.2 Airframe

The aircraft will be disassembled and undergo detailed inspection. Airframe components with defects or damage will be repaired or replaced. Corrosion and fatigue will be addressed, and corrosion prevention measures will be applied.

2.3 Illustrative Upgrades / Modernizations

Upgrades will be installed on the aircraft IAW MWOs.

3 REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide technical support, planning, managerial efforts, services, materials, labor, equipment, and facilities for the UH-60M Commercial Modification program to meet requirements as defined in this SOW.

3.1 Aircraft on Station

The contractor shall sign for aircraft, keys, aircraft data device, fuel cards, etc.

3.2 Initial Aircraft and Records Review

The contractor shall complete DA Form 2408-17 inventory and annotate on applicable aircraft forms, engine and APU readings, and visual Foreign Object Damage inspection.

The contractor shall review the aircraft's ACN records and update as necessary.

3.3 General Maintenance Test Flight

The contractor shall complete a general maintenance test flight before aircraft depopulation.

3.4 Prepare Aircraft for Depopulation

3.4.1 Defuel Aircraft

The contractor shall defuel the aircraft and dispose of the fuel.

3.4.2 Weigh and Balance Aircraft

The contractor shall capture aircraft weight and balance at induction prior to paint removal and prior to delivery to the Government. Weight and balance information shall be provided to the Program Manager upon delivery of the aircraft to the contractor.

3.5 Depopulate Aircraft

The contractor shall depopulate the aircraft IAW the ASER TB. Removed items shall be inspected and repaired or replaced as necessary. All items shall be tagged and stored as required.

3.6 Aircraft Wash

The contractor shall wash the aircraft after depopulation and prior to paint removal.

3.7 Paint Removal

The contractor shall remove all paint from exterior surfaces and some interior compartments.

3.8 Alignment Check

The contractor shall perform cabin frame height checks, transmission beam checks, servo rail beam checks, and engine alignment checks using the appropriate device to verify if any additional maintenance requirements are needed. The aircraft shall be secured, jacked, and leveled. After all jacks are installed, perform the necessary checks and record the measurements.

3.9 Aircraft Area Inspections and Repairs

The contractor shall inspect and repair the following areas IAW the ASER TB:

3.9.1 Area – All

3.9.2 Area 1 – Cockpit Section

3.9.3 Area 2 – Cabin Section

3.9.4 Area 3 – Transition Section

3.9.5 Area 4 – Tail Cone Section

3.9.6 Area 5 – Tail Rotor Pylon Section

3.9.7 Area 6 – Main Rotor Pylon Section

3.10 Structural Repairs

Structural faults discovered during inspection will be repaired or replaced. Aircraft shall be level and secured IAW the appropriate DMWR.

3.11 Structural Component Replacement

The contractor shall replace structural components as necessary. For the purposes of this SOW, the contractor shall replace the following structural components:

3.12 Component Repairs and Overhaul

An Overhaul component is defined as:

· New (zero time) from manufacturer

OR

· A product of the overhaul program that is marked “Overhaul” on the data plate, serviceable tag and DA Form 2410 (as applicable).

The contractor shall overhaul / zero-time the components listed below. This list is for illustrative purposes to assess the industrial base’s capabilities.

3.13 Illustrative Upgrades / Modernizations

The contractor shall conduct the following MWOs on designated aircraft. The following activities are illustrative for the purposes of this SOW to assess the industrial base’s capabilities to perform core activities associated with upgrades / modernization.

3.13.1 Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) IAW MWO 1-1520-280-50-5

3.13.2 Federated Advanced Navigation System (FANS) IAW MWO 1-1520-280-50-24

3.13.3 Modifications for Blue Force Tracker 2 (BFT2) IAW MWO 1-1520-280-50-23

3.13.4 Encrypted Aircraft Wireless Intercom System (EAWIS) IAW MWO 1-1520-280-50-7

3.13.5 Internal auxiliary fuel tank system (IAFTS) IAW MWO 1-1520-280-50-16

3.13.6 AN/AAQ-22 Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) System IAW MWO 1-1520-281-50-3

3.14 Aircraft Reassembly

The contractor shall reassemble the aircraft.

3.15 Paint and Corrosion Prevention

The contractor shall re-apply corrosion prevention and re-paint the aircraft IAW the ASER TB.

3.16 Flight Test

The contractor shall perform power-on, Maintenance Operational Checks (MOCs), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), ground runs, and maintenance flight tests. The contractor shall have dedicated quality control and maintenance test pilot support.

3.17 Inspection and Acceptance

Government inspection and acceptance will be conducted at the contractor’s facilities.

3.18 Program Management

3.18.1 Kick-Off Meeting

The contractor shall host a kick-off meeting at the contractor’s facility.

3.18.2 Integrated Product Team (IPT)

The contractor shall conduct Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings at the contractor’s facility to discuss technical, schedule, performance, and cost matters throughout the project’s lifecycle.

3.18.3 Performance and Cost Reporting

The contractor shall provide a monthly Performance and Cost Report.

3.19 GFE & GFI

3.19.1 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

Except for data, services, equipment, and materials provided under this effort, the Government shall not provide any additional items.

In addition, the Government will provide:

· UH-60M aircraft

· Installation material(s) that are part of GFE installs

3.19.2 Government Furnished Information (GFI)

The Government will provide the following GFI items and additional required items upon request by the contractor and approved by the Government:

· Interactive Electronic Technical Manual System (IETMS)

· Technical Manuals (TM)

· MECs, MEOs, and MWOs

3.20 Contractor Furnished Equipment

The contractor shall provide onsite indoor climate controlled hangar space located at the contractor’s primary maintenance facility and the equipment, tools, and test equipment necessary to concurrently conduct storage and the activities detailed in this SOW. Office space to support, at a minimum, 2 on-site UHPO Government representatives and available meeting space to support at least 15 attendees in an area that can support closed door meetings. All areas shall have access to internet and phone connectivity.

3.21 Services & Training

Training for contractor personnel shall meet or exceed the standards specified by the OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies for the operations specified. The contractor shall be authorized to confirm that any training provided by the Government’s agencies attains appropriate OSHA and EPA standards and the contractor will be required to augment or replace any training not addressing regulatory requirements. On-site training delivered by contractors or consultants shall be approved by the contractor’s corporate environmental health and safety organization before the contractor’s personnel can use such training to accomplish contract tasks.

4 APPENDIX

4.1.1 TB 1-1520-201-50-1, ASER Technical Bulletin (V5)

4.1.2 MEC F400445, 10.65 LBL Beam Replacement

4.1.3 MEO B2800, 320 Frame Replacement

4.1.4 MEO B2774, 379 Frame Replacement

4.1.5 MWO 1-1520-280-50-16, Internal Auxiliary Fuel Tank System

4.1.6 MWO 1-1520-280-50-5, Common Infrared Countermeasures

4.1.7 MWO 1-1520-280-50-24, Federated Advanced Navigation System

4.1.8 MWO 1-1520-280-50-23, Blue Force Tracker 2

4.1.9 MWO 1-1520-280-50-7, Encrypted Aircraft Wireless Intercom System

4.1.10 MWO 1-1520-281-50-3, AN/AAQ-22 Forward Looking Infrared System