Repair of the Refueling Probe Assembly in support of the HH-60G Helicopter Program
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA852425R0019
- Agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
- Place of performance
- Georgia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking repair services for Refueling Probe Assemblies (NSN 1680-01-656-2218GC, PN 70200-74022-059) used in the HH-60G/W Helicopter Program through RFP FA8524-25-R-0019. This military-unique requirement involves depot-level repair of refueling probes that provide air refueling capability for Special Operations Forces and Personnel Recovery missions. The contractor must complete repairs according to Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications, with performance standards including asset induction within three business days, test and evaluation within 15 calendar days, and shipment within five business days after acceptance. Key requirements include ISO 9001-2015 compliance, Item Unique Identification marking, Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force reporting, and maintaining no more than one Product Quality Deficiency Report per contract year. Proposals are due September 10, 2025, with the projected contract period running from May 22, 2026, through May 21, 2031.
This procurement is not designated as a small business set-aside and will be awarded as a sole source contract to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, the Original Equipment Manufacturer who owns the proprietary technical data and Acceptance Test Procedures required for certification. The firm fixed price requirements contract structure includes one basic year and four option years, with quantities of 10 units for the basic period and Option Year I, and 6 units each for Option Years II through IV. The contract has an estimated unit acquisition cost of $200,592.47 per assembly based on Government Furnished Property documentation. Work will be performed at the contractor's facility with inspection and acceptance at F.O.B. Origin, and the solicitation falls under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
Notice text
FA8524-25-R-0019 issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). This is a not a small business set-aside. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular.
This requirement is for the repairs of the Refueling Probe Assembly , NSN 1680-01-656-2218GC, PN 70200-74022-059, in support of the HH-60G Helicopter Program. This requirement is a military unique requirement, as the Refueling Probe has been uniquely designed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for the military. This acquisition will result in a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) requirements contract with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, consisting of one (1) Basic Year and four (4) Option Years. The projected period of performance is 22 May 2026 through 21 May 2031.
This Refueling Probe is applicable to the HH-60G/W helicopter and is not a commercial item. The probe is operated by helicopter fuel pressure and is electrically controlled. It provides the helicopter with air refueling capability.
NSN Part Number Noun
NSN 1680-01-656-2218GC 70200-74022-059 Refueling Probe
BEQ 10 EA - Basic Period and Option Year I
BEQ 6 EA - Option Years II-IV
The OEM is Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and is the only manufacture for the Refueling Probe. The government does have access to the test criteria drawings, but it does not own Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) data, which is required for a repair vendor to (1) certify the repair and (2) deliver the asset back to the customer. Without this intellectual property, the Air Force cannot complete the repair process for this item. No source other than the OEM is qualified to manufacture, repair or overhaul these items as the technical data is proprietary to the OEM. Inspection and Acceptance will be at F.O.B. Origin.
The Government intends to award this effort to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation . This requirement will be awarded as a sole source award since proprietary data rights exist and the Government does not have the data rights for this item. all responsible sources may submit a proposal quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. There will be no paper copies of this requirement mailed. No telephone or fax requests will be honored.
The issue date of the solicitation is 11 August 2025. The response date is no later than 10 September 2025, 3:30 pm . Late responses will not be accepted. The anticipated award date is 1 December 2025.
Questions should be emailed to Yashica Woods at yashica.woods@us.af.mil and Leigh Ann Taylor at leigh.ann.taylor@us.af.mil no later than 22 August 2025 2025, 3:30 pm EDT.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Atch_2_GFP_Attachment.pdf | ||
| Exhibit_A_E.pdf | ||
| Atch_7_CAVAF.pdf | ||
| Atch_4_Packaging_Report.pdf | ||
| FA852425R0019.pdf | ||
| Atch_1_PWS.pdf | ||
| Atch_6_Transportation_Report.pdf | ||
| Atch_3_Wage_Determination.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Repair of the Refueling Probe Assembly in support of the HH-60G Helicopter Program | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Repair of the Refueling Probe Assembly in support of the HH-60G Helicopter Program | Pre-Solicitation |
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