Bid guide
How to bid on the Mid-Life Cockpit Upgrade for the VH-92A by DEPT of the Navy
What the Navy is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Navy is conducting market research for a future Mid-Life Cockpit Upgrade for the VH-92A presidential helicopter. This is an opportunity for U.S.-owned prime contractors to modernize cockpit systems, integrate military functions, and handle the design, testing, and FAA certification for these upgrades.
The Navy aims to address obsolescence, enhance functionality with military mission integration, improve Open Systems Architecture, achieve weight-efficient upgrades, boost cyber resiliency, and leverage modern commercial cockpit advancements. This effort is for a Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft that requires continuous FAA certification.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 20, 2026. The deadline for submitting your capability package is August 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
This is a market research tool, not a request for proposal. The Navy is gathering information to identify potential vendors and determine the best acquisition method for a future solicitation. Submitting a package does not guarantee a contract, nor does not responding prevent you from participating in any future RFP.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for qualified U.S.-owned prime contractors specializing in the design, development, and certification of rotary wing cockpits. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to respond.
Key requirements include having or being able to obtain a Secret Facility Clearance and possessing FAA-approved engineering capabilities to support Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 29 supplemental type certificates (STCs). Firms should have strong capabilities in systems engineering, requirements management, systems architecture, human systems integration, cybersecurity engineering, software development, Systems Integration Labs, and testing.
How to respond to this RFI
To respond, you need to submit a brief capabilities statement package. This package should be no more than twenty 8.5 x 11-inch pages, with a font no smaller than 12 point and 1.5 spacing. It must demonstrate your ability to perform the required tasks.
Your submission should include your company name, address, business size, point-of-contact information, company profile (employees, revenue, office locations, CAGE code, UEI, small/large business status), identification of any subcontracting or teaming arrangements, your management approach to staffing, your facility clearance status, and prior corporate experience similar to the required capabilities within the last five years.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Focus your capability package on directly addressing the specific requirements outlined, such as solutions for modernization of flight decks, navigation, safety, and communication systems, as well as integration of military functions into an FAA-certified cockpit. Clearly articulate your experience with FAA certification processes, especially for FAR Part 29 STCs.
Highlight your expertise in Open Systems Architecture, cyber resiliency, and weight reduction opportunities. If you plan to team or subcontract, clearly describe the structure and how it strengthens your overall capability. Ensure all administrative details like CAGE code and UEI are accurate and up-to-date.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Navy; the original posting controls.