Shipboard Helicopter Handler Extra Low Profile Tender - 142260615

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Shipboard Helicopter Handler Extra Low Profile Shhelp and the Multiaircraft Nosetail Integrated System Mantis

Deadline: 29 Jun 2026

Posting Date: 29 May 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 142260615

Document Ref. No.: N6833526RFI0515

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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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 and the hangar bay. The goal is to use the new aircraft handler, Shipboard Helicopter Handler II (SHH-II) aboard both LCS Freedom and Independence Class ships to move MH-60R and MH-060S aircraft.
The current aircraft handlers have the following leading particulars:
SHH-ELP
Length (overall) 137.8 inches
Width (overall): 81 inches
Height (maximum):13.2 inches
Ground Clearance: 1.56 inches
Weight: 5, 720 lbs.
Maximum Tractive Effort: 5, 000 lbs.
Lifting Capacity: 8, 000 lbs.
Speed (unloaded): 0 to 3 mph
Speed (loaded):1.5 mph
MANTIS
Length (overall): 70.1 inches
Width (overall): 124.4 inches
Height (maximum): 13.8 inches
Ground Clearance: 2.8 inches
Weight: 4, 630 lbs.
Maximum Tractive Effort: 3.300 lbs.
Lifting Capacity: 8, 159 lbs.
Speed: 2.4 mph
The MANTIS and SHH-ELP are battery powered aircraft handlers with tethered controls that traverse (move) MH-60R and MH-060S aircraft between the hangar and flight deck by engaging the aircraft tail gear and lifting it off the deck and utilizing its zero-turning radius to maneuver/rotate about the nose/tail gear while pushing or towing.
Notional Preliminary Requirements for th...
Notice ID: n6833526rfi0515

Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense

Sub-tier: dept of the navy

Office: navair warfare ctr aircraft div

Product Service Code: 1730 - aircraft ground servicing equipment

NAICS Code: 333924 - Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing

Inactive Dates: jul 14, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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