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This Pre-Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 4, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

16--SEAT,AIRCRAFT

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The Department of Defense, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Philadelphia, plans to procure 24 units of a specific aircraft seat (NSN 1680-016890941, P/N 121108-5) designed for the CH-53K platform. This procurement will be conducted with Sikorsky, the original equipment manufacturer and the sole known source capable of providing repair and support for this part, as the government does not possess the rights or data to source this part elsewhere. The acquisition will be executed as a sole source procurement under authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, with all responsible sources invited to submit capability statements or proposals, although the government intends to negotiate only with Sikorsky. The solicitation will be issued around April 29, 2026, with responses due by May 29, 2026, and anticipated contract award by July 31, 2026. This procurement will follow FAR Part 15 procedures, exclude commercial item acquisition policies under FAR Part 12, and impose Buy American and UID requirements. Source Approval Requests for firms not already approved to produce the material are allowed but will not delay contract award. Electronic submissions are required via NECO, and all communications must be directed to the designated contracting officer, Liam F. Cunningham. This acquisition is not reserved for small businesses and is not a competitive solicitation, though all qualified proposals received within the specified timeframe will be considered.

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DoD to sole-source purchase 24 CH-53K aircraft seats from Sikorsky by July 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsup Weapon Systems Support

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing View NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Weapon Systems Support
Contacts1 person available
OfficePHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, USA
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Department Of Defense → Navsup Weapon Systems Support
Office AddressPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, USA
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NSN 1R-1680-016890941-H5, REF NR 121108-5, QTY 24 EA, DELIVERY FOB ORIGIN. NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Philadelphia intends to solicit on a sole source basis to Sikorsky (CAGE: 78286) for the purchase of supply of the following: Acquire NSN: 1680 016890941; P/N: 121108-5; SEAT, AIRCRAFT for the CH-53K platform. There are no drawings/data available. This source is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source for providing repair support of the above repair part. The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Source Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as supplemented by FAR 6.302-1. Source Approval Statement applies to this NSN. The approved sources for this material are listed above and it is expected that award will be made to this firm. Any firm which is not already approved to manufacture this material must submit a Source Approval Request, SAR. This procurement will not be delayed to wait for a SAR approval. NAICS CODE: 336413 PSC: 1680 UID: UID requirements will apply. Buy American Clauses will apply and will be posted in the solicitation. The Government intends to acquire these supplies using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 15. Based upon market research, the Government is NOT using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item WITHIN 15 days of this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 days after date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Source Approval is required. WSS will not delay award while Source Approval is pending. This procurement is not a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. RFQ/Solicitation will be posted to NECO. The approximate issue date for the Solicitation/RFQ will be 29 APRIL 2026 with an approximate response/closing date of 29 MAY 2026. No telephone requests will be honored and no hard copies will be mailed out. Anticipated award date is 31 JULY 2026. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort by email Liam Cunningham; liam.f.cunningham2.civ@us.navy.mil