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R--CH-53E Service Life Extention Program (SLEP) Conceptual Trade Studies

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Reference-Number-BOA-N00019-03-G-0003Federal

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The Naval Air Systems Command plans to negotiate a delivery order under the Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-03-C-0003 with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to perform conceptual trade studies aimed at refining design requirements and identifying suitable configurations for the CH-53E Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). Sikorsky Aircraft is uniquely qualified for this task due to its proprietary technical data, specialized knowledge, and experience critical for meeting the program’s objectives within the required timeframe. This effort is focused on enhancing the CH-53E helicopter's operational lifespan through detailed analysis and design optimization. The contract procurement is being handled by the Department of Defense’s Naval Air Systems Command office located in Patuxent River, Maryland. The synopsis is provided for informational purposes and emphasizes Sikorsky's status as the sole source capable of performing these studies efficiently.

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Naval Air Systems Command contracts Sikorsky for CH-53E helicopter lifespan extension studies.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

MD

Set-Aside

NONE

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedMar 6

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate a delivery order under BOA N00019-03-C-0003 with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to conduct conceptual trade studies to refine design requirements and identify configurations that meet CH-53E Service Life Extension Program requirements. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is the only known source with the knowledge, experience, and proprietary technical data required to perform this task and within the necessary time frame. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. See Note 22.

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