Pitch Link Hardware Redesign - Quick Change Rod End Only /Step 1

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue a delivery order under Basic Ordering Agreement Contract N00019-12-G-0006 with the Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office on an ‘other than full and open' competitive basis to address the Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) associated with the redesign of the Pitch Link Hardware in order to reduce maintenance time for bearing replacement and allow for replacement at the Organization Level of Maintenance for MV/CV-22 Osprey. A quick change bearing will be introduced into the Pitch Link in order to meet this goal.

Bell-Boeing is the sole developer, designer, and manufacturer of the V-22 aircraft. As such, Bell-Boeing is the only responsible source with the necessary access to the technical data and requisite expertise to perform the contemplated effort with the required schedule. Bell-Boeing is the sole source managing database requirements for the V-22. For subcontracting opportunities please contact Ralph D'iorio at 610-591-9157 or Ralph.b.d'iorio@boeing.com and Matthew Sticksel at 817-280-3103 or msticksel@bellhelicopter.textron.com.