Manufacture of Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) for CH-53K Helicopter

The contract awards the fabrication, assembly, and testing of peculiar support equipment for the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter, encompassing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical subsystems critical to ground operations. This subcontract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines, ensuring exclusive eligibility for small businesses as defined by the FAR 19.5 regulations. The work is being procured by the Naval Air Systems Command’s Warfare Center Aircraft Division under the Department of Defense, with the NAICS code 332999 confirming the scope as other fabricated metal product manufacturing not elsewhere classified. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, and proposals must be submitted no later than May 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The place of performance is not specified, indicating flexibility in location, though all equipment must meet stringent defense standards for integration with the CH-53K. The contract does not list a point of contact, suggesting direct submission through the SAM.gov portal as the primary avenue for inquiries and responses. This procurement is a focused effort to secure specialized ground support tools necessary for maintaining operational readiness of the CH-53K fleet, with an emphasis on small business participation in advanced defense manufacturing.