Defense Dept. spokesperson Dr. Peter Paul Galvez Tuesday confirmed the
He said the acquisition process has been ongoing since last year.
Galvez said this upgrade project has a budget of P3,441,460,000 and will be sourced from the General Appropriations Act and the AFP Modernization Act Trust Fund of 2000.
The helicopters must have full night operation capability and complete weapons systems aside from integrated logistics support package.
Documents obtained by the Philippines News Agency suggested: "These helicopters shall be capable of performing close air support during day and night, and navigate safely during inadvertent instrument meteorological condition.
"Furthermore, they shall be equipped with armaments and avionics system highly suitable for said flying operation conditions.
"The guiding principles for this project shall be based on affordability and sustainability while conforming to the requirements of our Air Force in furtherance of accomplishing its mission."
Bidders should have completed, within 10 years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the project.
"Delivery of the goods is required within a period of 540 calendar days from the opening of the letter of credit. Bidders should have completed, within 10 years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the project," the documents stated.
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