CH-53K Fuel Shut Off Valve (FSOV) Kit Procurement

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to negotiate and award a sole source contract modification to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (SAC) located in Stratford, Connecticut, for the procurement of a Fuel Shut Off Valve (FSOV) kit. This kit is intended to support testing activities involving the CH-53K helicopter, specifically for aircraft K16. The FSOV kit will serve as a supply of backup parts to replace any components that may fail or sustain damage during testing. Sikorsky, as the original designer and developer of the CH-53K helicopter, possesses the unique expertise, special tooling, and facilities required to meet the stringent government requirements within the necessary timelines. This contract follows an exception to full and open competition, authorized under Title 10, U.S. Code 2301(c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1, citing that Sikorsky is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling these requirements. The solicitation, identified by number N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM261-0230, was posted in April 2026 with a response deadline set for May 9, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336413, which covers guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, and will be handled by the Naval Air Systems Command office based in Patuxent River, Maryland. Key contacts for the acquisition include Stephen Peltzer and Kevin Ritter.