The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue an order under Basic Ordering Agreement Contract N00019-12-G-0006 with the Bell Boeing Joint Program Office on an ‘other than full and open' competitive basis to address reliability, maintainability and readiness driven issues. Bell Boeing has the knowledge and expertise based on their established design parameters and performance requirements of the Gimbal Ring, a critical component of the hub assembly, for the joint services advanced vertical lift aircraft (V-22). This effort will address the qualification of a redesigned Gimbal Ring Joint. The goal is to improve service life while decreasing the cost per flight hour to the V-22 Osprey. This effort includes the Non-Recurring Engineering of the Gimbal Ring Joint Redesign. Bell-Boeing is the only known source that possesses the requisite knowledge and expertise required to perform this effort. For subcontracting opportunities please contact Ralph D'iorio at 610-591-9157 or Ralph.b.d'[email protected] and Matthew Sticksel at 817-280-3103 or [email protected].

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