Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH)

Added: Nov 22, 2013 9:16 am CRH Announcement (22 Nov 13)

In response to the CRH solicitation, the USAF received one proposal. That offer, from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation has provided an acceptable technical solution and the USAF intends to award a contract based upon budget availability. The USAF is laying the groundwork to award the CRH contract in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014. The award is contingent on the outcome of the President's budget review process where CRH would need to be funded across the future year's defense program

Added: Aug 13, 2013 7:50 am CRH UPDATE (13 Aug 13)

The Air Force has delayed the CRH program contract award until 1QFY14. The delay is due to additional time required to complete the source selection and Milestone B processes, as well as impacts from the DoD furloughs.

Added: Dec 17, 2012 4:29 pm CRH RFP Amendment 4

Attached to this posting are the signed CRH Amendment 4 PDF and the associated documents which have been changed.

Added: Dec 17, 2012 3:58 pm Release of CRH Final RFP Industry Q&A Matrix (17 Dec 12)

Attached to this posting is the CRH Final RFP Industry Q&A Matrix 17 Dec 12(Unsecure).

Added: Nov 28, 2012 1:20 pm Release of CRH Final RFP Industry Q&A Matrix (28 Nov 12)

Attached to this posting is the CRH Final RFP Industry Q&A Matrix 28 Nov 12(Secure).

Added: Nov 26, 2012 1:02 pm Clarification on CRH Amendment 0003 Posting

The posting on 16 Nov 2012 listed as Amendment 0003 on FBO, is actually part of Amendment 0002. Amendment 0002 contained both secure and unsecure portions and the FBO system automatically assigns separate amendment numbers to each. RFP Amendment 0003 will not be issued. If another RFP amendment becomes necessary, the RFP Amendment will be issued with the next number, 0004.

Added: Nov 16, 2012 3:12 pm CRH RFP Amendment 2

Attached to this posting are the signed CRH Amendment 2 PDF and the associated documents which have been changed.  There is both a secure and unsecure posting for this CRH RFP Amendment 2.

Added: Nov 16, 2012 2:36 pm Release of Additional CRH Final RFP Industry Q&A Matrix (16 Nov 12)

Attached to this posting is the CRH Final RFP Industry Q&A Matrix 16 Nov 12.  There is both a secure and unsecure posting attached.  These questions and answers are in addition to those already posted.  

Added: Oct 30, 2012 3:52 pm CRH RFP Amendment 1, Revision to Section J, Attachment 3 and Section L, Attachment 3

Attached to this posting are both the signed cover page to CRH Amendment 1 and the entire CRH Amendment 1 PDF.

Added: Oct 30, 2012 2:39 pm Release of CRH Final RFP Industry Q&A Matrix (30 Oct 12)

Attached to this posting is the CRH Final RFP Industry Q&A Matrix 30 Oct 12 (Unsecure).

Added: Oct 19, 2012 6:44 pm

Executive Summary for Request for Proposal (RFP) FA8629-12-R-2400, Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Program:

1. The Government invites your company to submit a proposal in response to the subject RFP. This program will replace the USAF aging HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter fleet with new air vehicles, training systems, and product support as required for the Personnel Recovery (PR) mission. The requirement is for 112 new air vehicles (most probable quantity); however, the RFP has been structured to handle fluctuations of quantities.

2. The CRH system acquisition (air vehicles, training systems, and product support) will use a single Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 contract with a planned award in the fourth quarter of FY13. If all options are exercised, the period of performance will span approximately 14 years and will include the development, integration, production, and initial sustainment of the entire CRH system. The contract will be Fixed-Price Incentive Firm (FPIF) for Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and FPIF options for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP). Full Rate Production (FRP) options will be Firm Fixed-Price (FFP). A small portion of the contract will be a combination of FFP and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) in order to cover "over and above" repairs and studies and analyses. A total of nine air vehicles will be procured during EMD, 18 air vehicles in LRIP, and the remaining quantity (85) will be procured during FRP assuming all options are exercised at the most probable quantity.

3. The competitively awarded CRH contract will incentivize you to reduce costs and share in the savings through the FPIF contract during EMD and LRIP. The FPIF arrangement includes a mandatory profit at target cost of 11% for a cost incentive with a mandatory ceiling percentage of 120% and a mandatory 50/50 share ratio. In addition, 1% of target cost has been set aside for schedule performance incentive.

4. You are hereby notified that all amendments to this RFP, along with any notices pertaining to this RFP, will be provided via electronic means only. All amendments and notices will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website (FedBizOpps) at www.fbo.gov. It is your responsibility to access the information. No paper copies will be distributed.

5. To receive a copy of the classified annex to the System Specification, you need to send your request to the CRH mailbox, CRH@wpafb.af.mil, with the following information to receive the CRH Classified Annex: Company Name, Company CAGE Code, Classified Mailing Address for the Outer Envelope, and Classified Mailing Address for the Inner Envelope with a Point of Contact.

6. This source selection is conducted in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 15, Source Selection, as supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS), and the Department of Defense (DoD) Source Selection Procedures, 04 March 2011, and Air Force Mandatory Procedures 5315.3, 04 May 2011. The basis for award is as specified in Section M (Basis for Contract Award) of the RFP. The Government anticipates awarding one contract based upon the best value to the Government. The Government anticipates conducting discussions prior to awarding a contract. However, you should ensure that your proposals are complete and comply with all requirements of the RFP's Section L, Information to the Offerors. Discussions will be conducted with offerors determined to be within the competitive range. The tentative award date is NLT 28 Sep 2013 and the Government requests that the proposals remain valid until 30 Sep 2013.

7. The Contracting Officer has initially determined that adequate price competition is anticipated for this source selection; certified cost or pricing data is not currently required. If it is determined that certified cost or pricing data is necessary, you will be asked to provide such data within 30 calendar days of the request.

8. A few minor changes to the Government requirements and program direction throughout the RFP development process have been made. All previous discussion and exchanges of information are superseded by this formal RFP. You are cautioned to examine the RFP closely, comparing it to the previous draft versions. In addition, your continuous review of the FedBizOpps website is necessary to know of the latest information pertaining to the RFP.

9. If you determine that the technical requirements of this RFP require clarification(s) in order to submit a responsive proposal, these questions shall be submitted in writing by 13 Nov 2012. Government responses or any amendments that may be generated will be posted within five business days.

10. Your proposal must be received by the Government at the address contained in Section L, paragraph 2.14., not later than 3:00PM Wright Patterson AFB OH local time, on 3 Jan 2013 for all volumes. These mandatory response times are located on the "Solicitation, Offer and Award," cover page, Block 9.

11. In accordance with FAR 15.201(f), and to ensure a fair competition and to maintain integrity in the RFP process, all questions and/or correspondence shall be in writing to the undersigned as the sole point of contact. No verbal or written communication with any Government personnel or activity other than the Contracting Officer is permitted. All contacts or briefings concerning the program by industry are no longer allowed outside of the formal source selection process. Address your correspondence to the attention of the undersigned at the above address or by email to the CRH mailbox: CRH@wpafb.af.mil.

12. Offerors are requested to use the posted "CRH Offeror RFP Question Format" in submitting questions in writing to the Government.

Added: Oct 12, 2012 9:05 am CRH Bidders Library for RFP:

Attached to this posting is the CRH Bidders Library.  There is both a secure and unsecure posting of library documents for the RFP.

Any updates to these documents will be provided when they are updated.

Added: Jul 24, 2012 1:44 pm Update (24 July 12)

The USG now estimates that the CRH RFP will be released in mid August.

Added: Jul 06, 2012 1:58 pm The Rotary Wing Branch of the Special Operation Forces & Personnel Recovery Division (WISV) at Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), Wright Patterson AFB OH is releasing a Pre-solicitation Notice for the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Program. The CRH Program Office plans to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the CRH Program not earlier than 23 July 2012. This is a best value source selection conducted in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, Source Selection, as supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS), and the Department of Defense (DoD) Source Selection Procedures, 04 March 2011, and Air Force Mandatory Procedures 5315.3, 04 May 2011.

This pre-solicitation notice is not to be construed as a formal solicitation (Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP)). The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice. This notice is for information and planning purposes only. The Government will not provide reimbursement of costs associated with any documentation or communication submitted in response to this notice. Any submitted documentation, upon delivery, becomes the property of the U.S. Government and will not be returned. Questions or comments to this notice should be addressed to the Contracting Officer.

This program will replace the USAF aging helicopter fleet with new air vehicles, training systems, and product support as required for the Personnel Recovery (PR) mission. If all options are exercised, the period of performance will span approximately 13 years and will include the development, integration, production, and initial sustainment of the entire CRH system. The contract will be Fixed-Price Incentive Firm (FPIF) for Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and FPIF options for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP). Full Rate Production (FRP) options will be Firm Fixed-Price (FFP). A small portion of the contract will be a combination of FFP and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) in order to cover "over and above" repairs and studies and analyses. A total of nine air vehicles will be procured during EMD, 18 air vehicles in LRIP, and the remaining quantity (85) will be procured during FRP assuming all options are exercised at the most probable quantity.

Proposals will be due 60 days from the date of RFP release. Exchanges during the source selection process may include clarifications, communications, and discussions as necessary. Contract award is estimated for 3rd quarter Government Fiscal Year 2012. The Air Force anticipates a single award but reserves the right not to award a contract at all.

This competition shall exclude award to a foreign prime contractor based on the required access to restricted information during contract performance.