CH-53K Common Electronic Standby Indicator (CESI) Change Production Incorporation

SOL #: N00019-25-RFPREQ-APM261-0492Pre-SolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components (1680)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 19, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 3, 2026, 9:00 PM

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) intends to award a sole-source order to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for the integration of the Common Electronic Standby Indicator (CESI) upgrade for the CH-53K Aircraft. This presolicitation outlines the government's intent to negotiate with only one source, citing specific statutory and regulatory authority.

Scope of Work

This effort involves non-recurring and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) development required to integrate the CESI upgrade into the CH-53K Aircraft. The CESI is a critical component, and this work ensures its proper incorporation and functionality within the aircraft system.

Contract Details

  • Type: Sole-Source Order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-23-G-0002.
  • Awardee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, A Lockheed Martin Company.
  • Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements."
  • Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components).

Key Dates

  • Response Date: April 3, 2026
  • Published Date: March 19, 2026

Subcontracting Opportunities

Companies interested in potential subcontracting opportunities should directly contact Jason Lockwood, Sikorsky Subcontracting Manager, at 203-386-4648.

Agency Contacts

People

Points of Contact

Bryson ShibePRIMARY
bryson.j.shibe2.civ@us.navy.mil
Christopher HarrittSECONDARY
christopher.j.harritt.civ@us.navy.mil

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