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CH-53K Troop Seat and Tail Pylon Fairing Improvements
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The Naval Air Systems Command is pursuing a sole source delivery order under an existing basic ordering agreement with Sikorsky to perform non-recurring engineering work on the CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter program. The scope includes modifying the troop seat cushions and redesigning the tail pylon trailing edge fairing by splitting it into two separate components, along with providing supporting flight test activities. Sikorsky is the only entity capable of fulfilling this requirement due to its role as the original designer, developer, and sole producer of the CH-53K aircraft, possessing the complete technical data package and specialized engineering expertise that the government does not have access to under license. This action is authorized under 10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as no other source can meet the government’s needs. This notice is a presolicitation notice issued on June 8, 2026, with responses due by June 23, 2026, under solicitation number N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM261-0213. While the action is not a competitive solicitation, interested parties may submit information to demonstrate their capability, which the government will evaluate solely to determine whether a competitive approach is feasible. The primary point of contact for responses is Jennifer Moses or Kevin Ritter at the Naval Air Systems Command in Patuxent River, Maryland, and subcontracting inquiries should be directed to Jason Lockwood at Sikorsky. The work is expected to be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, and the NAICS code for the procurement is 336413. No phone inquiries will be accepted.
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Stratford, CT, USASet-Aside
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The Naval Air Systems Command, in support of PMA-261 CH-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office, intends to negotiate and award a sole source delivery order to an existing basic ordering agreement (BOA) contract with Sikorsky to 1) perform non-recurring engineering associated with improvements to the troop seat cushions ,and 2) perform non-recurring engineering to separate the tail pylon trailing edge fairing into two separate fairings. Additional scope includes support of flight testing.
The proposed contract action(s) identified above are those for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(a)(l) and FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Sikorsky is the designer, developer, and sole producer of the CH-53K8 aircraft and is the only known contractor with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data able to provide the required level of supplies and services in support of the CH-53K" program. The Government does not possess adequate license rights to the required technical data package necessary to support a competitive procurement to fulfill the requirement herein. As a result, only Sikorsky has the unrestricted totality of technical data, unique engineering support experience, and detailed knowledge of the CH-53K" to meet the USN's requirements.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Responses shall be made in writing by E-mail, U.S. mail or facsimile to the attention of Jenny Moses or Kevin Ritter using the contract information provided in this synopsis. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Jason Lockwood, Sikorsky Subcontracting Manager, at 203-225-3657.
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