N0038326Y276N

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure H-1 Aircraft repair parts and support through a five-year Long Term Contract (LTC). The procurement includes equipped helmets, electronic modules, display units, connection modules, headsets, and cockpit tracker modules sourced from Thales Defense and Security Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The solicitation will be conducted under FAR Part 15 procedures, and interested parties have 15 days from the notice publication to identify potential commercial item alternatives. The Government will evaluate proposals to determine whether competitive procurement is warranted, with primary consideration given to all proposals received within 45 days of the synopsis publication. Key deadlines include the RFP issue date of February 6, 2026, and the proposal due date of March 9, 2026. Interested organizations should submit capabilities and qualifications to Brittany Kirkegard at Brittany.n.kirkegard.civ@us.navy.mil.

This procurement is not designated as a small business set-aside, though UID requirements and Buy American clauses will apply. Thales Defense and Security Inc. is identified as the incumbent sole-source contractor and OEM, as the Government does not possess the data or rights necessary to source these parts from alternative suppliers. While no specific award value is disclosed in the notice, the requirement includes substantial annual quantities over the five-year period, including approximately 40 large and 60 standard equipped helmets, 28 electronic modules, 240 display units, 28 connection modules, 5 ventilated mounting components, and 8 cockpit tracker modules annually. Several line items indicate variable procurement quantities across the five-year contract period, with some items showing zero or minimal requirements in certain years and single-unit needs in year three, suggesting replacement or refresh cycles within the contract timeline.