CH-53K Avionics Cooling Improvements
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), on behalf of PMA-261 CH-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office, intends to award a sole source delivery order to Sikorsky for CH-53K Avionics Cooling Improvements. This presolicitation notice indicates the government's intent to negotiate with Sikorsky due to their unique position as the designer, developer, and sole producer of the CH-53K aircraft, possessing exclusive technical data. Responses from interested parties are due by June 23, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The effort involves incorporating design improvements on the CH-53K Aircraft. Specifically, it includes:
- Designing a prototype kit for Avionics Cooling improvement modification.
- Modifying a Government test aircraft with the new design.
- Supporting Government flight testing of the improved system.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Delivery Order (under existing Basic Ordering Agreement)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 23, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: June 8, 2026
- Place of Performance: Stratford, CT, United States
Justification & Response
The Government justifies the sole source award under 10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(l) and FAR 6.302-1, citing Sikorsky as the only responsible source with the necessary knowledge, experience, and technical data. The Government lacks adequate license rights for a competitive procurement.
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability in writing. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Jason Lockwood, Sikorsky Subcontracting Manager, at 203-225-3657. Primary contact for this notice is Jennifer Moses (jennifer.l.moses13.civ@us.navy.mil).