16--BIFILAR ASSY,AIRCRA, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The Department of the Navy's NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Philadelphia plans to issue a sole source solicitation to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for the procurement of eight Bifilar Assemblies for the MH-60S helicopter, identified by NSN 1680 015123443 and P/N 70107-28400-044. As the original equipment manufacturer, Sikorsky is the only known source capable of providing repair support for this part, with no available drawings or data to support sourcing from other vendors. The government intends to award the contract based on sole source authority under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, emphasizing that no other supplies or services can satisfy the requirement. Interested firms must submit a capability statement or proposal within 45 days of the notice, with source approval required prior to award, although the procurement will proceed without delay for source approval. The solicitation, expected to be issued around August 20, 2025, will be posted electronically via NECO, with an anticipated award date of January 31, 2026. The procurement will incorporate Buy American clauses and UID requirements, and the process will follow FAR Part 15 procedures, not FAR Part 12. Firms not already approved to manufacture the part must submit a Source Approval Request, and all communications regarding capabilities should be directed via email to Megan McGinley.