16--DAMPER ASSEMBLY, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
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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, has issued a Sole Source Solicitation for the repair and modification of Damper Assemblies (NSN: 0RH 1615 016887295 H5, P/N: 06100-08801-045). This requirement is for repair services to be performed by Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. in Stratford, CT. Proposals are due April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Proposal (RFP) covers the repair, testing, and inspection of Damper Assemblies. The scope includes:
- Three levels of repair: "Low" (normal replacement/refinish), "Medium" (includes piston/manifold replacement), and "High" (includes piston and manifold replacement).
- Upgrade option: Pricing for upgrade to the -047 configuration, pending up to 70 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) kits from NAVAIR.
- Detailed SOW: Establishes criteria for repair, testing, and inspection, including definitions for Overhaul, Repair, Beyond Economical Repair (BER), Missing on Induction (MOI), and Over and Above Repair (OAR).
- Quality Requirements: Contractor must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO 9001/SAE AS9100 and a calibration system per ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 or ISO-10012-1. Configuration Management plan required per NAVSUP WSS clause NAVICPIA18.
- Parts and Materials: Contractor is responsible for supplying all parts and materials, which must be new unless PCO approval is obtained. Cannibalization is generally not authorized without specific approval.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (RFP) for repair services.
- Contract Vehicle: Intends to award within the terms and conditions of BOA N00383-2-G-X901.
- Set-Aside: None (determined not applicable by SBA). This is a Sole Source requirement due to lack of sufficient data for other sources.
- Government Source Approval: Required. Unapproved sources must submit detailed information as per the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure. Offers without this data will not be considered.
- Place of Performance: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., 6900 MAIN STREET, STRATFORD, CT 06615-9129.
Timeline
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 05:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 12, 2026
Additional Notes
The Government physically lacks sufficient data to contract with other than the current source. All repairs must adhere to the latest technical manuals/approved procedures. Changes to manuals, drawings, or repair sources require PCO approval. Contact Jacob Wells for questions.