99--MISSION KIT BLADE D
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 award a sole-source contract to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. for the procurement of MISSION KIT BLADE D (NSN 1R-9999-LLIX4P191-CB, P/N 71081-55201-011). This presolicitation notice indicates that Sikorsky is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source, with the Government not possessing the necessary data rights for competitive procurement.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) unit of the MISSION KIT BLADE D, with delivery FOB Origin. This critical component is essential for supporting existing weapon systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for Sole-Source Procurement
- Intended Awardee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as supplemented by FAR 6.302
- Set-Aside: Not a Total Small Business Set-Aside (Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
- FSC: 9999 (Miscellaneous Items)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026
- Published: April 3, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
While the Government intends to negotiate with only one responsible source, all responsible sources are invited to submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. These submissions will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Firms not currently approved to manufacture this material must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR), but this procurement will not be delayed for SAR approval.
Submissions should be sent electronically to ANNA M. KIESSLING at anna.m.kiessling.civ@us.navy.mil. No telephone requests or hard copies will be honored. The solicitation will utilize FAR Part 15 procedures and will not use FAR Part 12.