CH-53K® Aircraft Lot 7/8 Tail Pylon
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 Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract modification (P00021) under contract N0019-22-C-0004 to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, A Lockheed Martin Company, for CH-53K® Aircraft Lot 7/8 Tail Pylon initial spares. The modification is valued at $4,620,509.
Scope of Work
This award procures initial spares specifically for the CH-53K program. The underlying Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) 20-0508, dated December 15, 2020, authorizes sole-source contract actions for the Full Rate Production (FRP) and delivery of CH-53K aircraft Lots 7 through 13. This comprehensive effort includes:
- Procurement of long-lead material and associated efforts.
- Procurement of fully configured CH-53K aircraft.
- Advance Acquisition Contracts (AAC) for long-lead components.
- Spares, associated equipment (special tooling, support equipment, test equipment, training equipment/services).
- Non-recurring engineering (NRE) for engineering changes.
- Technical and maintenance publications, technical data, and logistics support.
- Services for installation/integration of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), engine test and check out, and organic establishment for intermediate/depot capability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract Modification (P00021)
- Awardee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, A Lockheed Martin Company
- Value: $4,620,509
- Award Date: Published February 13, 2026
- Set-Aside: Sole-source (not applicable as a set-aside, but awarded non-competitively)
- Place of Performance: Stratford, CT
Justification for Sole Source
This acquisition was pursued on a sole-source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c)(1), citing "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the CH-53K since the program's inception in 2005. Transitioning to another source is estimated to incur substantial duplication of costs, particularly in tooling and manufacturing. Sikorsky is deemed the only responsible source qualified due to possessing the necessary engineering data, technical skills, production tooling, and equipment.
Market Research & Future Competition
Market research included a Sources Sought notice (December 4, 2020) and a pre-solicitation synopsis (December 21, 2020) for FRP Lots 7-13, both yielding no responses. NAVAIR currently has no plans to compete future contracts for these supplies and services, as this effort is a follow-on to previously awarded noncompetitive contracts. Interested parties for subcontracting opportunities will be referred to Sikorsky.