99--FAIRING

The contract involves the sole-source purchase of one fairing part, identified by NSN 1R-0000-LLF02N252-H5 and part number 06205-05052-102, from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source capable of providing this item. The procurement will be delivered FOB origin and is managed by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Philadelphia. The government does not possess the data rights necessary to source this item from any other suppliers. Consequently, the acquisition will proceed under sole-source authority in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302. While all capable parties may submit their capability statements or proposals within 35 days for consideration, the government plans to award the contract exclusively to Sikorsky, pending any unexpected challenges to source approval. This procurement will follow the procedures outlined in FAR Part 15 rather than FAR Part 12, indicating a non-commercial item acquisition. It is not subject to a small business set-aside, and solicitation documents will be posted electronically via NECO, with no hard copies mailed. Interested entities may submit their qualifications via email to the designated point of contact, Anna M. Kiessling. The contract aims to avoid delays by not waiting for source approval requests from other firms, reinforcing the intent for a direct award to the approved OEM. The solicitation number is N0038326QFA57, with responses due by May 8, 2026.