$31M Navy Deal Sends H-1 Helmet and Display Repairs to France-Based Facility

Thales Defense & Security Inc., Clarksburg, Maryland, is being awarded a $31,095,570 delivery order (N00383-25-F-ZK01), under previously awarded contract (N00383-22-G-ZK01), for the repair of eight ventilated mounting units, 95 standard equipped helmets, 45 large equipped helmets, 10 processor helmets, 343 Head-U display units, and 255 Head-U display units in support of the H-1 aircraft. All work will be performed in Valbonne, France, and work is expected to be completed by May 2026. Annual working capital funds (Navy) in the full amount of $31,095,570 will be obligated at the time of award and funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One company was solicited for this sole-source requirement pursuant to the authority set forth in 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), with one offer received. Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the contracting activity.