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OpenDue June 29, 2026

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

DEPT OF DEFENSE

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No Set aside used. NONE

About this opportunity

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE. No contract will be awarded as a result of this request. The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst is requesting information pertaining to the replacement of the existing A/S32A-47, Shipboard Helicopter Handler Extra Low Profile (SHH-ELP) and the Multi-Aircraft Nose/Tail Integrated System (MANTIS). Currently the USN uses the SHH-ELP on Freedom Class Litoral Combat Ships (LCS) and the MANTIS is used on Independence Class Litoral Combat Ships. Collectively for the purposes of the RFI the SHH-ELP and MANTIS will be referred to aircraft handlers. The aircraft handlers are used aboard both classes of LCS to move MH-60R (Romeo) and MH-60S (Sierra) helicopters between the flight deck...

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