CH-53K Program O-Level Bag: Clamp, Main Rotor Blades
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 Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, New Jersey is issuing a Sources Sought notice to satisfy DFARS 206.302-1(d) for the CH-53K Program O-Level Bag: Clamp, Main Rotor Blades. The Government intends to award a Fixed Price contract on a sole-source basis to Davis Aircraft Products Co. Inc. for this requirement.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the purchase of the Clamp, Main Rotor Blade, P/N FDC8252-15. The quantities include three (3) for the NAVAIR CH-53K Program, three (3) for the Israel Foreign Military Sales program (Case IS-P-SCN), with an option for an additional two (2) for the CH-53K domestic program. These items are for maintenance operations at the O-Level for the CH-53K Aircraft.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Sole Source (intended Fixed Price contract)
- Set-Aside: None (sole source justification)
- Information Due: February 24, 2026
- Published: February 19, 2026
Evaluation
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Davis Aircraft Products Co. Inc., under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." Davis Aircraft Products Co. Inc. is identified as the sole developer, designer, and manufacturer of the Main Rotor Blade Clamp, owning the proprietary data and possessing the necessary knowledge and expertise. The Government lacks the technical data or equipment to obtain this item from an alternate source.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date, but a determination not to compete this procurement is solely at the Government's discretion. The Government will not pay for responses and makes no commitment to issue solicitations or awards based on this notice.