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CH-53K External Sling Load and Ballast Operations

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This small business set-aside subcontract, titled CH-53K External Sling Load and Ballast Operations, supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division within the Department of Defense. The selected contractor will provide essential ground support for aircraft reconfiguration and external cargo operations for prime contractors on NAWCAD projects. Primary responsibilities include the configuration and installation of internal and external ballast, as well as performing external sling load rigging to ensure all cargo is secured and ready for flight testing. Qualified candidates must possess specific experience with Helicopter Support Team procedures to execute these technical requirements. The opportunity was posted on November 5, 2026, with a response deadline of November 25, 2026. The work falls under NAICS code 484220 and will be performed in the 20670 zip code area.

General Info

Small business subcontract for CH-53K aircraft ballast and external sling load ground support.

NAICS

484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

Place of Performance

MD, 20670, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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This scope was carved out of N00421-27-RFPREQ-AN10000-AN1000M-0063.

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NAWCAD HX-21 CH-53K ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL CONTRACTOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT (CMS)

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division
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Performs ground support for aircraft reconfiguration and external cargo operations for prime contractors on NAWCAD projects. Executes configuration and installation of internal/external ballast and performs external sling load rigging. Requires experience with Helicopter Support Team (HST) procedures. Delivers rigged and secured cargo and ballast ready for flight test.

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