CH-53K® Israel Air Force (IAF) Airworthiness

SOL #: N00019-25-RFPREQ-APM261-0477Pre-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

MA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Gas Turbines And Jet Engines, Aircraft, Prime Moving; And Components (2840)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Jan 29, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Feb 13, 2026, 10:00 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), located in NAS Patuxent River, MD, has issued a Presolicitation indicating its intent to award a Sole-Source Order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-25-G-1000 to General Electric Aerospace, Inc. (GE) of Lynn, MA. This action is for providing CH-53K® Israel Air Force (IAF) Airworthiness support, specifically airworthiness documents and assistance with the IAF airworthiness certification program. The proposed contract action is justified under the authority of 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." The response date for interested parties is February 13, 2026.

Scope of Work

  • Provide airworthiness documents, redacted in accordance with Contractor export licenses.
  • Support the Israel Air Force (IAF) airworthiness certification program for the CH-53K® aircraft.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sole-Source Order under BOA N00019-25-G-1000
  • Product Service Code: 2840 (Gas Turbines And Jet Engines, Aircraft, Prime Moving; And Components)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Response Date: February 13, 2026 (for interested parties to challenge the sole-source)
  • Published Date: January 29, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Massachusetts, United States (GE Aerospace, Lynn, MA)

Subcontracting Opportunities

Companies interested in potential subcontracting opportunities related to this effort should directly contact Jessica Jefferson, GE Senior Contracts Manager, at 938-902-1997.

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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