The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Army needs a small business to overhaul the magnetic brake on the CH-47 helicopter.
Key Details
The Army needs a small business to overhaul the magnetic brake on the CH-47 helicopter. The overhaul requires the complete restoration of unserviceable assets to a like-new, fully serviceable, and air-worthy condition in accordance with the specifications in the Depot Maintenance Work Requirement (DMWR) 1-1680-341&P, dated 08/20/2020. The overhaul is a five (5) year, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a five-year IDIQ with a Firm-Fixed-Price structure. The Army will issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) at a later date.
- How will they pick the winner?
The Army will evaluate proposals based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- When and how do you bid?
The response deadline is July 2, 2026. The Army will issue an IFB at a later date. Bidders should check SAM.gov for the full solicitation to drop.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing
- Has done overhaul work for the military before
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar overhaul work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit