TH-1H Depot Level Maintenance

This contractual effort is to obtain Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) capability for the USAF TH-1H aircraft fleet located at Cairns Army Airfield/Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker), Alabama. The primary purpose of the DLM program is to accomplish Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM), aircraft structural inspections, and repairs concurrent with zonal inspections at a depth and skill level greater than that available at Organizational maintenance levels. The DLM requirements may also include unprogrammed maintenance (UDLM) and the deployment of Contractor Field Teams (CFT) to support drop-in maintenance.  

This acquisition was designated as a competitive total small business set-aside and awarded on 20 December 2024 with an award effective date of 27 December 2024.  

The Government awarded a Single Award Requirements Type Contract for this non-commercial effort. The pricing arrangement includes Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) and Cost Reimbursement - No Fee (CRNF) contract line items for scheduled and unscheduled depot level repair on the TH-1H helicopters located at Cairns Army Airfield. 

The period of performance (PoP) will consist of one 12-month base year period with seven 12-month option year periods. This contract also includes FAR 52.217-8 for an additional 6 months of service for a total maximum period of performance of 8 years and 6 months.  

The contract was awarded to Arista Aviation Services, LLC. (Cage Code: 6SR03) as the only small business offeror to submit a compliant proposal for this requirement.