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CH-53K® ALE Development II
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The Naval Air Systems Command plans to modify Delivery Order N0001925F0319 under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-23-G-0002 to award a sole-source contract to Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, for the update of the CH-53K Integrated Computing Platform software suite to support maintenance of the Israeli Air Force’s CH-53K helicopters. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) due to Sikorsky’s exclusive role as the original designer, developer, and integrator of the CH-53K airframe and its associated avionics and weapons systems, making it the only entity with the necessary technical data, expertise, and institutional knowledge to fulfill the requirement on a timely basis. The modification will procure essential software updates and related services exclusively from Sikorsky, ensuring operational readiness and mission-critical compatibility for the IAF fleet. The opportunity is publicly announced under solicitation number IAFALE53K2, with a response deadline of May 16, 2026, though no competitive bidding is anticipated. While this notice is not a request for proposals, interested parties may submit statements of capability, with the government retaining full discretion to proceed without competition regardless of responses. The contract will be performed at Sikorsky’s facility in Stratford, Connecticut, with primary point of contact William A. Hess at Naval Air Systems Command. Subcontracting opportunities should be directed to Jason Lockwood at Lockheed Martin. The North American Industry Classification System code is 336411, reflecting aircraft manufacturing, and the action is part of a broader defense initiative under the Department of Defense.”
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Stratford, CT, 06615, USASet-Aside
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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), in support of PMA-261 CH-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office, intends to issue a modification to Delivery Order N0001925F0319 under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-23-G-0002 to Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company, 6900 Main Street, P.O. Box 9731, Stratford, CT. 06615, on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6. 302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The delivery order modification is to procure material and services necessary to update the CH-53K Integrated Computing Platform (ICP) software suite for maintenance of the Israeli Airforce (IAF) CH-53K aircraft. The effort shall be procured pursuant to 1 0 U.S.C. 2304( c)( 1 ) and FAR 6.302-1, " Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Sikorsky is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the H -53 airframe, as well as the sole integrator of the avionics and weapons systems, and therefore is the only contractor with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data that can meet the Governments requirements on a timely basis.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Mr. Jason Lockwood at jason.lockwood@lmco.com.
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