16--BLADE ROTARY RUDDER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Philadelphia, intends to procure two (2) BLADE ROTARY RUDDER units (P/N: 70101-31000-054, NSN: 1RD 1615 LLF02K166 VH) on a sole source basis from Sikorsky. This is an FMS requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Proposals are due within 45 days of the synopsis publication (by April 10, 2026).
Scope of Work
This presolicitation is for the procurement of two (2) BLADE ROTARY RUDDER units, identified by NSN 1R-1615-LLF02K166-VH and Reference Number 70101-31000-054. The delivery term is FOB Origin. This requirement is for a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Sikorsky, under existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0038322GY601.
- Set-Aside: Not a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Sole Source Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as supplemented by FAR 6.302.
- Procurement Method: FAR Part 15 (not FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items).
- Response Due: April 10, 2026 (45 days from February 24, 2026).
- Published: February 24, 2026.
Evaluation
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one responsible source (Sikorsky) due to proprietary data rights; no drawings/data are available for other sources. However, all proposals received within 45 days will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is possible. Firms not already approved to manufacture this material must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR), but this procurement will not be delayed for SAR approval.
Additional Notes
Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. No telephone requests will be honored, and no hard copies will be mailed. Interested organizations should submit capabilities and qualifications via email to kate.n.schalck.civ@us.navy.mil.