Helo Life-Cycle Plans

The Air Force is looking for vendors to update the structural and mechanical sustainment master plans for its HH-60G, TH-1H and UH-1N helicopters.

The work is currently performed by the Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC) under a short-term contract that would expire March 18 unless the service exercises two one-year option periods, according to a Jan. 9 sources-sought notice posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website.

The market research calls for vendors that could identify the tasks and processes needed to sustain the structural and mechanical integrity of the aging helicopters in their operational environments through the remainder of their service lives.

The market research covers two acquisitions: the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program and Mechanical Equipment and Subsystems Integrity Program.

Responses are due Feb. 9.