- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 0102110F_7_3600_PB_2018
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY18 funding was increased $88.942M based on market research and industry engagement. The Air Force confirmed the UH-1N Replacement program will require non-developmental item (NDI) integration onto an airworthiness-certified helicopter to meet requirements. The exact scope of NDI integration varies based on the potential offerors' platforms. However, this effort will involve one-time non-reoccurring engineering (NRE) activities to complete NDI integration of mature technologies and associated testing and certifications. FY18 will also incrementally fund the procurement of four developmental helicopters and support the integration of UH-1N Replacement operational mission planning and aircrew training systems associated with the aircraft solution. A Developmental Test (DT) effort will be necessary to validate the successful NDI integration and demonstrate performance of new capabilities. Operational Testing (OT) will be necessary to validate the solution's operational performance, effectiveness, and suitability. The DT/OT programs will be integrated to maximum extent possible for schedule efficiency. The Air Force also believes live fire test and evaluation activities will be necessary to assess compliance with the force protection and survivability requirements.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force