CH-53K Program O-Level Bag: Alignment Tool

SOL #: N68335-26-Q-1044Pre-SolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

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

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710)

PSC

Aircraft Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment (4920)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Jan 13, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Jan 28, 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 Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, New Jersey intends to award a Fixed Price sole source contract to Safran Electrical & Power (CAGE Code 81640) for the purchase of Alignment Tool, PMA, part number 31610-9120. This procurement supports the NAVAIR CH-53K Program and the Foreign Military Sales Program Israel. Responses to this notice are due by January 28, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for the purchase of the Alignment Tool, PMA, part number 31610-9120. The base contract includes two (2) tools for the NAVAIR CH-53K Program, with an option for two (2) additional tools. A separate option period covers two (2) tools for the Foreign Military Sales Program Israel (Case IS-P-SCN). These tools are essential for maintenance operations at the O-Level for the CH-53K Aircraft.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Fixed Price, Sole Source
  • Authority: FAR 6.302-1 ("Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements")
  • Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
  • Response Due: January 28, 2026, 21:00 UTC
  • Published: January 13, 2026, 20:53:30 UTC

Justification & Response

The Government intends to negotiate with Safran Electrical & Power as they are identified as the sole developer, designer, and manufacturer of the Alignment Tool, PMA, part number 31610-9120. Safran owns the proprietary data, and the Government lacks the technical data or equipment to obtain this item from an alternate source. This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. The Government will consider information received but reserves the discretion not to compete this procurement. No payment will be made for responses, and there is no commitment to issue solicitations or awards based on responses.

Contact Information

For information, contact Juan Carlos Belmonte via e-mail at juancarlos.r.belmonte.civ@us.navy.mil.

People

Points of Contact

Juan Carlos BelmontePRIMARY

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