MH-60 DEVELOPMENTAL FLIGHT TEST SERVICES

Solicitation description

This is a 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 an RFP. Furthermore, those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback regarding its submission; other than acknowledgement of receipt – if a request for acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The United States Coast Guard is not currently seeking proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned. 1.0 DESCRIPTION The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Projects Acquisition Center (APAC) located in Elizabeth City, NC, is seeking information to identify qualified sources capable of providing highly specialized Developmental Flight Test Services in support of the MH-60 Program. The performance of developmental flight test services is mission-critical and time-sensitive. Delays in test execution directly affect airworthiness certification timelines, which in turn delay the introduction of modified or upgraded aircraft into operational service and reduce operational fleet readiness. To prevent schedule slippage and manage safety risks, the USCG requires personnel with immediate operational familiarity, an uninterrupted understanding of APAC processes, configuration histories, and airworthiness authority relationships. The Test Pilot (XP) shall provide subject matter expert (SME) support services responsible for program support and conducting developmental flight tests on fielded, newly developed, modified, or upgraded helicopters, systems, and sub-systems. The primary focus is ensuring compliance with all safety, performance, and operational requirements, and supporting the seamless integration of test, logistics, sustainment, training, documentation, and fielding efforts. The XP will work in close collaboration with the Managing Program Office, other Program Offices, engineering, design, and technical stakeholders. The XP must possess demonstrated familiarity with USCG MH-60 aircraft systems, rotary wing shipboard flight test methods, and the technical and regulatory frameworks governing USCG aviation airworthiness. Prior operational and test experience within the USCG aviation enterprise is essential to performing this role without a learning curve that would adversely affect program schedule or safety. XP Specific Responsibilities: Test Planning & Flight Execution: Develop detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules. Conduct Developmental, Operational, and end-to-end integration/performance test flights. Perform collateral Maintenance Test...

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