New VXX competition reveals changes for US presidential helicopter

Feb 2010


Flightglobal report - New VXX competition reveals changes for US presidential helicopter


For their take on this latest news see the link below for more details


http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/02/18/338540/new-vxx-competition-reveals-changes-for-us-presidential.html

USN issues a new request for the VXX

Feb 2010 - US Navy issues a new request for the VXX program - the search begins again to find a replacement for the ageing VH-3D and VH-60N fleet.



Presidential Vertical Lift Platform Analysis of Alternatives Request For Information


This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes. This is NOT a Request for Proposals. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS EXIST AT THIS TIME. The Initial Capability Document (ICD) for Presidential Vertical Lift Platform(s) (VXX), 6 August 2009 established a requirement for a vertical lift capability to support the Office of the President of the United States, replacing the existing fleet of VH-3D/VH-60N aircraft. This new capability should have an IOC in the 2017-2023 timeframe and will require support through the anticipated life cycle.


For access to the full complete RFI document please follow the link below

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=4bd6e1c2422175c7727cd28f30361736&tab=core&_cview=0