Shipboard Helicopter Handler Extra Low Profile (SHH-ELP) and the Multi-Aircraft Nose/Tail Integrated System (MANTIS)

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst has issued an RFI seeking technical and commercial information for a replacement of the current A/S32A‑47 Shipboard Helicopter Handler Extra Low Profile (SHH‑ELP) and the Multi‑Aircraft Nose/Tail Integrated System (MANTIS). The Navy intends to field a single, next‑generation system—Shipboard Helicopter Handler II (SHH‑II)—that will operate on both Freedom‑class and Independence‑class Littoral Combat Ships to transport MH‑60R (Romeo) and MH‑60S (Sierra) helicopters between flight decks and hangar bays. This RFI is informational only; no solicitation package is available and no contract will be awarded as a result of this request. Respondents are asked to provide data on design, performance, integration, and lifecycle support for a common SHH‑II solution that can replace the two legacy aircraft handlers across both LCS classes.

Notice ID

e26e18ffcdc34901a38dcb8013a5d202

Solicitation Number

N6833526RFI0515

NAICS Code

333924

Classification Code

1730