CH-53K Electrical Optical (EO) / Infrared (IR) Sensor System Competition
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) is conducting a presolicitation for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the CH-53K Electrical Optical (EO) / Infrared (IR) Sensor System. This is a Full and Open Competition for a seven-year effort. A pre-solicitation conference with one-on-one sessions is scheduled for April 21, 2026, in Lexington Park, MD.
Scope of Work
This contract will encompass non-recurring engineering, engineering support, program support, production (including forward fit, retrofit, spare sensor systems, and adapter plates), testing, logistics, data, and production reach-back support for the CH-53K EO/IR Sensor System. The place of performance is expected to be at the contractor's facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) IDIQ
- Duration: Approximately seven (7) years
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- Anticipated Draft Solicitation Release: On or about 2nd Quarter 2026 (subject to change)
- Pre-solicitation Conference: April 21, 2026, 0800-1600 EDT, Precise Systems, Lexington Park, MD.
- Attendee List Due: April 15, 2026, 1500 EDT
- DISS Visit Requests Due: April 16, 2026, 1500 EDT (SMO: 0GM03, POC: Tyler Payne, 301-863-3626)
- Read-Ahead Questions Due: April 16, 2026, 1200 EDT
- Individual Timeslots Provided: April 16, 2026, 1500 EDT
Engagement Opportunities
Potential offerors are invited to participate in a pre-solicitation conference featuring one-on-one sessions. These sessions are limited to companies intending to submit proposals as prime contractors, though team members/subcontractors may attend. Classified and virtual unclassified sessions are available upon request. Access to draft RFP documents and the technical library requires an approved DD Form 2345 and appropriate facility security clearance. Request for classified documents requires FSO to provide DISS information (SMO Code, Pax River, MD, PMA-261 EO/IR, Catherine Mays, 240-572-9064, catherine.n.mays.civ@us.navy.mil, Level S, Visit Reason: Meeting, Dates: one year).
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal or a commitment by the Government. The Government is updating the draft RFP to align with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, so changes are expected. The final solicitation and associated documents will be published via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE); interested vendors must obtain a PIEE account. All updates to this draft synopsis and solicitation will be published to SAM.gov.