CH-53K Program O-Level Bag: Advanced Torque Products

SOL #: N68335-26-Q-1054Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV
JOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08733, United States

Place of Performance

Newington, CT

NAICS

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)

PSC

Aircraft Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment (4920)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 16, 2026
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Last Updated
Feb 6, 2026
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Response Deadline
Jan 31, 2026, 8:00 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 Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, New Jersey intends to award a Fixed Price, sole source contract to Advanced Torque Products (CAGE: 3GWU8) for various digital torque multiplier assemblies. These items are critical for applying high torque values to fasteners in the CH-53K Helicopter Support Equipment and for Foreign Military Sales (FMS), supporting the NAVAIR CH-53K Program. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses for information are due by January 31, 2026.

Scope of Work

The procurement includes:

  • Twelve (12) digital torque multiplier assembly, 2000 lbs, Part Number ATP2007
  • Ten (10) digital torque multiplier assembly, Part Number ATP1008
  • Twelve (12) digital torque multiplier assembly, 5000 lbs, Part Number ATP5013
  • Twelve (12) torque multiplier, Part Number ATP1202

These tools are essential for maintenance requirements of the CH-53K Helicopter Support Equipment.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Fixed Price, Sole Source
  • Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
  • Response Due: January 31, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
  • Published: January 16, 2026, 7:45 PM EST

Evaluation

The Government intends to negotiate with only one source, Advanced Torque Products, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." Advanced Torque Products was contracted by the CH-53K Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to design and develop this Support Equipment. They are the OEM for these items, hold proprietary data and drawing rights, and have indicated no intention of selling these rights or authorizing distributors.

Additional Notes

This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date. A determination not to compete this procurement is solely at the Government's discretion. The Government will not pay for any responses received. For information, contact Sara C. Baye via email at Sara.C.Baye.civ@US.Navy.mil.

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