Tactair update to Technical Manual NAVAIR 03-30ET-63 N00019-25-SIMACQ-APM276-0236
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AI-generated · Nov 19, 2025Update and procurement of an update to the AH-1Z/UH-1Y Technical Manual NAVAIR 03-30ET-63, including clear redlines showing changes to support future readiness and maintenance of the Hydraulic Reservoir Filter Module Assembly. The effort may be issued as a Simplified Acquisition Purchase (SAP) delivery order under a Basic Ordering Agreement, with potential firm-fixed-price and/or cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) CLINS, and will cover associated program management, logistics, configuration management, engineering, and financial reporting.
Respondents should submit a Letter of Intent and a concept summary detailing how they would perform the work, including how they will obtain or access the necessary technical data, licenses, and software; provide a teaming arrangement with the OEM (Bell Textron Inc.) or a subcontracting relationship to obtain the required data; demonstrate possession or access to the needed technical data or a viable plan to secure it; describe unique data-generation techniques and provide examples of generating similar technical data for aircraft of this scale. Include evidence of a working relationship with the H-1 OEM, address applicable FAR/DFAR clauses, and ITAR compliance, and note that information may be shared with covered Government support contractors. Submissions must be English, include LOI and full concept, be limited to about 25 pages, and be submitted by the stated deadline.
Request for Information (RFI): Tactair update to Technical Manual NAVAIR 03-30ET-63 1.0. Description THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to award a contract as a result of this announcement. Further, the Navy is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the expense of THE interested party. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on THE SAM.gov website. It is the responsibility of the potential offeror(s) to monitor this website for additional information pertaining to this requirement. INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT TO SOLICIT OR AWARD A CONTRACT. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in support of the H-1 Program Office (PMA-276) may issue a Simplified Acquisition Purchase (SAP) delivery order under a Basic Ordering Agreement for the procurement of an update to United States Marine Corp AH-1Z/UH-1Y Technical Manual NAVAIR 03-30ET-63 in support of the H-1 aircraft s future readiness and maintenance. The resultant order may have firm-fixed price and/or cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) CLINS. 2.0. PURPOSE The effort under the resultant order will include the procurement of the technical manual updates and shall include clear and precise redlines of the changes to the Technical Manual for the H-1 personnel to pursue future intermediate repair capability of the Hydraulic Reservoir Filter Module Assembly. These efforts also include Program Management, Logistics Management, Configuration Management, Engineering, and financial reporting. 3.0 Requested Information Responsible sources may submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and a concept summary, which contains a detailed description of the effort(s) described in paragraph 2.0 written from a system solution perspective and outlines development concepts that ensures maximum utilization of infrastructure and platform integration elements that already exist. Prospective offerors should explain how they are able to work with the Government and the aircraft manufacturer to integrate the aforementioned efforts into the H-1 program. Interested parties must 1) provide a teaming agreement signed by the OEM indicating partnership, or a subcontracting relationship, to obtain the necessary technical data for the proposed modification including licenses and software; 2) demonstrate that your company currently possesses or has authorized access to the necessary technical data, or has a viable plan to obtain, generate, or otherwise secure authorized access to the necessary technical data, and that it will be maintained throughout the duration of the effort being solicited; 3) highlight unique data generation techniques used by your company, without technical data provided by the Government or OEM; 4) demonstrate examples where your company has generated similar technical data to modify aircraft of this type and scale. Each concept summary should address how the proposed efforts meet the following requirements: Description of the specific effort described in paragraph 2.0 with a listing of applicable FAR/DFAR clauses In addition, the interested party should have or had a working relationship with the H-1 OEM (Bell Textron Inc.). 4.0 Responses Data Markings. In order to complete its review, NAVAIR must be able to share an interested respondent s information both within the Government and with covered Government support contractors as defined in DFARS clause 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data Noncommercial Items (FEB 2014). Any responses marked in a manner that will not permit such review may be returned without being assessed or considered. All submissions (both the Letter in Intent (LOI) and the full response) must include a statement which clearly allows for the information to be disclosed with covered Government support contractors. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred to prepare responses to this notice. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) - If the respondent is a foreign concern or if a US respondent has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity, adherence to all ITAR regulations is required. Full Response Submissions. Full response submissions to the above requested supporting unclassified data must be received no later than 4:30 PM EDT 12/18/2025 to Farhan Qazi (Farhan.a.qazi.civ@us.navy.mil). It is requested that the response, regardless of its classification level have a page limit of 25 pages and must be in English. Any questions regarding this RFI can be directed to Farhan Qazi (Farhan.a.qazi.civ@us.navy.mil) at 240-526-1385.
From Sources Sought posted on Nov 18, 2025Description: The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and issue a Firm Fixed Price contract with Tactair Fluid Controls, Inc (Tactair) 4806 West Taft Rd. Liverpool, New York 13088 on a sole source basis for the procurement of an update to United States Marine Corp (USMC) AH-1Z/UH-1Y (H-1) Technical Manual NAVAIR 03-30ET-63 in support of H-1 aircraft future readiness and maintenance. Specifically, the USMC H-1 Technical Manual update procured under this effort shall include clear and precise redlines of the changes to the Technical Manual for H-1 personnel to pursue future intermediate repair capability of the Hydraulic Reservoir Filter Module Assembly. This requirement will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, in that Tactair is the only responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy Marine Corps requirements. Tactair is the sole owner of the technical data required to update the Technical Manual NAVAIR 03-30ET-63 and the only known source that possesses the data, technical skills and requisite knowledge to update USMC AH-1Z/UH-1Y Technical Manual NAVAIR 03-30ET-63 to fulfill this need in a timely manner. This notice is for information purposes only. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to this requirement. The Government will consider all capability information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. For subcontracting opportunities please visit the following website: https://tactair.com/support/ Click on "Supplier Support" Send an email to suppliercerts@tactair.com Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Farhan Qazi via e-mail at farhan.a.qazi.civ@us.navy.mil.
From Presolicitation posted on Apr 08, 2026Notice history
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Sources Sought Posted Nov 18, 2025
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Presolicitation LATEST Posted Apr 08, 2026View changes (5)
- Title: Tactair update to Technical Manual NAVAIR 03-30ET-63 → TACTAIR Technical Manual Update
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Dec 18, 2025 → Apr 23, 2026
- Set-Aside: No Set aside used → None
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