Justification & Approval AH-64E L6 L7

Background
Army Futures Command (AFC) Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) has justified a sole-source procurement to complete production and delivery of updated maintenance training devices and associated training software and courseware for the AH-64E Apache helicopter. This action is a Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1).

Work Details
DEVCOM AvMC requires personnel, materials, facilities, engineering and production services, and support to complete production and delivery of:
- AH-64E L6 Maintenance Training Devices
- AH-64E L7 Maintenance Training Devices
- Virtual Maintenance Trainers (VMT)
- Parts Task Trainers (PTT)
- Longbow Procedural Trainers (LPT)
- 3D Component Locator software
- Virtual Interactive Environments (VIE)
- Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) and Pilot/Operator Courseware

All currently fielded older devices and trainers require updates from their current as-built configuration (E-model Version 2, Version 4) to Version 6/Version 6.5 (V6/V6.5), including any concurrency or obsolescence updates necessary for maintainability and maximum operational availability. The contract also includes delivery of at least one AH-64E V6 L6 and L7 training device and other products for at least three Foreign Military Sales countries.

Period of Performance
May 2024 to May 2029

Place of Performance
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, with deliverables also provided to at least three Foreign Military Sales countries.

Bidder Requirements
Only one responsible source—LSI, Inc.—is capable of meeting the AH-64E maintenance training device requirements due to its proprietary technical data, subject matter expertise, and status as the incumbent developer. Prime contractor must be LSI, Inc. The contract will be an IDIQ with Firm Fixed-Price and Cost-Plus Fixed-Fee orders, and the prime is required to obtain three quotes for all Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) material purchases.