CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group B

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) updates Attachment 2 – Pricing Matrix to correct quantity discrepancies. The original solicitation (Section B) had the correct quantities, and the Pricing Matrix has been revised to align with it.

• Attachment 2 – Pricing Matrix-REV A

• Section B of the solicitation (quantities were previously incorrect in the matrix)

• No extension to the proposal due date is granted.

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0001) adds clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors," by full text to Section I of the Solicitation.

• Section I - Contract Clauses

• No extension to the proposal due date is granted.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing matrix (Attachment 2) provided to assist offerors in preparing their proposals. It details the specific items, part numbers, NSNs, and quantities for which fixed-price unit prices must be proposed. The sheet also includes instructions for completion.

• Company Information Tab: Requires offerors to complete all green-colored cells with company details.
• Pricing Tab: Requires offerors to propose fixed-price unit prices in the green-colored cells for each Contract Line Item (CLIN) and Sub-Line Item (SLIN) as applicable. Cells colored similarly to Figure 1 require a unit price. CDRLs are explicitly noted as Not Separately Priced (NSP).
• CLINs: The document lists numerous CLINs (0001-0065) covering various "PIN SET" and "SLING" items, with quantities specified for USMC Base, FMS Base, AEPD Base, and USMC Option requirements. Some CLINs are designated as "OPTION".
• Pricing Structure: The pricing tab requires unit prices, which will be used to calculate the total amount for each CLIN/SLIN. The total evaluated price is derived from the sum of these amounts.

This pricing matrix is critical for offerors to accurately price their proposals. Bidders must complete the specified cells on the "Company Information" and "Pricing" tabs with their proposed unit prices for each CLIN. Failure to provide pricing in the designated areas may impact proposal evaluation. The detailed list of CLINs and quantities provides a clear scope of the items to be priced.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing specific data items required for a contract. It outlines the requirements for "Calibration Certifications" (Data Item A005).

• Data Item Number: A005
• Title: CALIBRATION CERTIFICATIONS
• Authority: See Block 16
• Contract Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.2
• Requiring Office: BL22100
• Frequency: As Required (AS REQ)
• Submission: To be delivered with a certificate of calibration traceable to NIST.
• Format: Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
• Inspection: Government final inspection prior to DD-250. Government Inspection and Acceptance of all production units shall be accomplished at the destination.
• Distribution: Statement D (authorized to DoD and DoD Contractors only).
• POC for Certificates: Ed Ceralde (CH-53K SE Engineering) at (732) 323-4664 or edward.v.ceralde.civ@us.navy.mil.

Bidders must understand that providing Calibration Certifications in the specified format (PDF) and with NIST traceability is a contractual requirement. They need to be aware of the inspection process and the designated point of contact for submitting these certifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing data items required under a contract. Specifically, it outlines the "Dimensional Quality Checklist" (Data Item No. A004).

• Data Item No.: A004
• Title: Dimensional Quality Checklist
• Contract Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.5.2
• Authority: See Block 16
• Subtitle: See Block 16
• Requiring Office: BL22100
• Frequency: As Required (AS REQ)
• Submission: To be delivered in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
• Content: This submittal shall include the Dimensional Quality Checklist.
• Certifications: Applicable certificates must be placed in a plastic pouch/envelope attached to each corresponding end item. A copy of all certificates for each end article must be submitted to the CH-53K Support Equipment Engineer (Ed Ceralde) in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
• Delivery: Certificates shall be delivered to POC Ed Ceralde (CH-53K SE Engineering) at the provided phone number or email address.
• Government Inspection: Each manufactured item must pass a Government final inspection prior to DD-250. Inspection and acceptance of all production units will occur at the destination by a Government representative.

This CDRL specifies a required deliverable: the "Dimensional Quality Checklist." Bidders need to understand the format (PDF), submission requirements, and the associated process for handling certificates and government inspection to ensure compliance with contract terms. It also provides contact information for the point of contact for certificate delivery.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing specific data items required for the contract. It outlines the "Proof Load Certifications" (Data Item No. A006) for the CH-53K Organizational Level SE.

• Data Item No.: A006
• Title: Proof Load Certifications
• Authority: See Block 16
• Contract Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.3
• Requiring Office: BL22100
• Subtitle: See Block 16
• Frequency: As Required (AS REQ)
• Submission: To be submitted in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
• Content Requirements: Submittals must include Proof-load Certifications. The load must be applied smoothly and held for a period to check for structural deformation or failure.
• Inspection: Each manufactured item must pass a Government final inspection prior to DD-250. Government Inspection and Acceptance will occur at the destination.
• Distribution: Distribution Statement D applies (DoD and DoD Contractors only). Other U.S. requests refer to Code BL22100.
• Certificates: Applicable Certificates are to be placed in a plastic pouch/envelope attached to each end item DD-250'd to the Government. A copy of all Certificates for each end article must be submitted to the CH-53K Support Equipment Engineer (Ed Ceralde) in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
• Delivery POC: Ed Ceralde (CH-53K SE Engineering), (732) 323-4664, email: edward.v.ceralde.civ@us.navy.mil

This CDRL specifies a critical deliverable: Proof Load Certifications. Bidders must understand the requirements for generating, documenting, and submitting these certifications in the specified format (PDF) and to the designated points of contact. It also clarifies inspection and acceptance procedures relevant to the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing specific data items required for the contract. It outlines the requirements for Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) certifications.

• Data Item Number: A007
• Title: NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION
• Authority: See Block 16
• Contract Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.4
• Subtitle: See Block 16
• Requiring Office: BL22100
• Frequency: As Required (AS REQ)
• Submission: Applicable Certificates shall be delivered in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
• Distribution: Statement D authorized for DoD and DoD Contractors only.

This CDRL specifies the requirement for Non-Destructive Inspection Certifications. Bidders must understand that these certifications are a deliverable under the contract and must be provided in PDF format. The document also details submission instructions, including where to place the certificates (attached to end items) and to whom they should be submitted (CH-53K Support Equipment Engineer).

Contact Information for Submission:

• POC: Ed Ceralde (CH-53K SE Engineering)
• Phone: (732) 323-4664
• Email: edward.v.ceralde.civ@us.navy.mil

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Firm-Fixed Price contract for the production and delivery of Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) for the CH-53K Aircraft, for both Domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) platforms. The PSE includes various slings, maintenance stands, fixtures, and carts, critical for O-Level maintenance operations of the CH-53K Aircraft. This procurement is for the initial outfitting of CH-53K squadrons.

• Production and delivery of specified Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) as detailed in Attachment 1 and Section B.

• All end items must be manufactured in accordance with Government-furnished technical data packages (TDPs).

• Deliverables include various slings, maintenance stands, fixtures, and carts.

• Calibration certificates traceable to NIST are required for applicable end items.

• Proof load testing is required for Sling Assemblies.

• Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) certificates are required when specified on applicable drawings.

• Data deliverables include raw material certifications, plating/coating certifications, dimensional quality checklists, calibration certifications, proof load certifications, and NDI certifications.

• Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking and registration is required per DFARS 252.211-7003.

• Packaging and preservation must comply with MIL-STD-129 and best commercial practices.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 is required at the time of contract award.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery for domestic CLINs is 200 days A.D.C. (After Contract Delivery) and for FMS CLINs is 200 days A.O.E. (After Option Exercise).

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Tammy Fossa (tamara.d.fossa.civ@us.navy.mil).

• Submission deadline: 01 June 2026, 04:00 PM local time.

• Proposals will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis.

• Evaluation factors include Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical and Past Performance will be rated Acceptable or Unacceptable.

• A "Unacceptable" rating in Technical or Past Performance may result in the proposal being found unacceptable and eliminated from competition.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 is a material condition of award.

• This solicitation is issued as a 100% Small Business set-aside.

• Offerors must be able to provide a certified DD Form 2345.

• Technical data package contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• Drawings are considered Export Controlled.

• Offerors must obtain access to the CUI drawing package by submitting a valid DD Form 2345 and demonstrating CMMC Level 2 certification.

• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) CLINs have assigned Transportation Account Codes (TACs).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing matrix (Attachment 2) that requires offerors to provide fixed-price unit prices for various contract line items (CLINs). It also includes a company information tab for offerors to complete.

• Company Information Tab: Offerors must complete all green-colored cells, including company name, address, contact information, DUNS, and CAGE code.
• Pricing Tab: Offerors must propose fixed-price unit prices in the green-colored cells for each CLIN. The total amount for each CLIN is derived from the quantity multiplied by the unit price. Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and their associated parts, National Stock Numbers (NSNs), and quantities are listed. Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) are explicitly noted as NOT SEPARATELY PRICED (NSP).
• Option CLINs: The document includes separate CLINs designated for options.

This pricing matrix is critical for bidders to submit their proposals. Offerors must accurately fill in the unit prices for all applicable CLINs on the 'Pricing Tab' and complete the required company information on the 'Company Info Tab'. The proposed unit prices will become the contractual amounts if awarded. Bidders should pay close attention to the quantities and specific items listed for both base and option periods.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for bidders to provide Past Performance Contract Data. It is intended to collect detailed information about contracts that demonstrate an offeror's ability to perform the work required by the solicitation.

• Offeror Name: To identify the bidding entity.
• Entity Name: Name of the entity that was awarded the contract.
• Contract Reference: Unique identifier for the contract.
• Title of Contract: The official title of the contract.
• Contract Number: The specific contract number.
• Contract Type: The type of contract (e.g., FFP, Cost-Plus).
• Relevant Delivery/Task Order Numbers: Specific order numbers if applicable.
• Subcontract Number/PO Number: If the work was performed as a subcontractor.
• Procuring Agency: The government agency that awarded the contract.
• Description of Product or Service: What was provided under the contract.
• Period of Performance: Start and end dates.
• CAGE Code: Commercial and Government Entity Code.
• Dollar Value: Total and annualized value of the contract.
• Contract Work Description: Detailed explanation of the work performed and responsibilities.
• CPARS Date: Date of the last Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System report.
• Questionnaire Sent Date: Date past performance questionnaires were distributed.
• Points of Contact: Government personnel (PCO, ACO, PM) who can validate performance.
• Remarks: Additional relevant information.

Bidders must complete this form accurately and thoroughly to document their relevant past performance. The information provided will be used by the government to evaluate the offeror's demonstrated capability and experience in performing similar work, which is a critical factor in the overall evaluation of proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing specific data items required for the contract. It outlines the requirements for "Plating/Coating Certifications" (Data Item A003).

• Data Item Number: A003
• Title: Plating/Coating Certifications
• Authority: See Block 16
• Contract Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.5.2
• Requiring Office: BL22100
• Frequency: As Required (AS REQ)
• Submission: To be delivered in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
• Content: Submittal must include Plating/Coating Certifications.
• Distribution: Authorized to DoD and DoD Contractors only (Distribution Statement D).

This CDRL specifies a mandatory deliverable for the contract: Plating/Coating Certifications. Bidders must understand that these certifications are required and must be submitted in PDF format, following the specifications outlined in the SOW Paragraph 3.5.2. The document also provides contact information for the CH-53K Support Equipment Engineer for any questions regarding these certificates.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a list of peculiar support equipment, specifically "O-Level Bag Group B-TBD," for the opportunity. It details various part numbers, National Stock Numbers (NSN), and nomenclature for alignment and support slings, as well as lifting adapters.

• Part Number: Unique identifier for each item.
• NSN: National Stock Number (TBD for some items).
• NIIN: National Item Identification Number.
• Nomenclature: Description of the equipment (e.g., SLING, ENGINE ASSEMBLY, SLING, NOSE GEARBOX).
• Quantity Breakdown: Quantities are broken down by USMC Base, FMS Base, AEPD Plus Up Base, Domestic Option, and FMS Option.
• Total Qty by CLIN: The total quantity required for each item.

This attachment provides critical details on the specific equipment required for the opportunity. Bidders should review the part numbers, nomenclature, and especially the total quantities by CLIN to understand the scope of the requirement and to accurately prepare their proposals, including pricing and logistical planning. The breakdown of quantities by different categories (Base, Option) may also inform bidding strategies.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Appendix A: Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for a Request for Information (RFI) Technical Data Package (TDP) related to the CH-53K Organizational Level SE. It outlines the data items required from the contractor.

• Data Item No. A001: Request for Information (RFI) Technical Data Package.
• Authority: See Block 16.
• Contract Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.5.1.
• Requiring Office: BL22100.
• Submission: The contractor shall submit a Request for Information (RFI) if further information or clarification on the TDP is needed for fabrication. The Government will reply within two (2) business days. The RFI documentation should be in Microsoft Word format.
• Inspection: Each manufactured item must pass a Government final inspection prior to DD-250. Inspection and acceptance of all production units will be at the source by a Government representative.
• Distribution: Distribution Statement D applies, authorized for DoD and DoD Contractors only. Other U.S. requests should be referred to Code 486300B.
• Certificates: Shall be delivered to POC Ed Ceralde (CH-53K SE Engineering) via email or phone.

This CDRL specifies the required technical data package and the process for requesting further information or clarification. Bidders should review the requirements for submitting RFIs and understand the delivery and inspection processes for manufactured items. It also provides contact information for technical data package inquiries.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Appendix A: Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for Data Item A002, "Material Certification." It outlines the requirements for submitting raw material certifications.

• Data Item Number: A002
• Title: Material Certification
• Contract Reference: SOW Paragraph 3.5.2
• Requiring Office: BL22100
• Submission Requirements: Raw material certifications must be DFARS Compliant.
• Format: Documentation must be delivered in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
• Inspection: Each manufactured item requires a Government final inspection prior to DD-250.
• Distribution: Distribution Statement D applies; requests are referred to Code BL22100.
• Applicable Certificates: To be placed in a plastic pouch/envelope and attached to each corresponding end item that is DD-250'd to the Government. A copy must be submitted to the CH-53K Support Equipment Engineer (Ed Ceralde) in PDF format.
• Delivery: Certificates are to be delivered to POC Ed Ceralde (CH-53K SE Engineering).

Bidders must understand and comply with the requirement to provide DFARS Compliant raw material certifications in PDF format. This includes specific instructions on how and where to submit these certifications, as well as the requirement for Government inspection. The contact information for the POC (Ed Ceralde) is provided for clarification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire intended to gather feedback from customers regarding a contractor's performance on previous contracts. It is designed to be completed by the customer or a representative who has direct knowledge of the contractor's work.

The questionnaire requests information on:

• Contractor Name
• Customer Name
• Contract Number and Period of Performance
• Contract Type (Negotiated Sealed Bid, Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, IDIQ, Other)
• Complexity of Work (Difficult, Routine)
• Ratings for:
  • Quality of Product and Processes
  • Timeliness of Performance
  • Customer Satisfaction
• Open-ended comments for each rating category.
• A question asking if the customer would select the firm again, with an explanation.
• Contact information for the Interviewee (completing the form) and the Interviewer.

This questionnaire is a tool for the government to evaluate a bidder's past performance. Bidders should be aware that their customers will be asked to complete this form. The ratings and comments provided by customers will directly impact the past performance evaluation, which is often a significant factor in contract award decisions. Understanding the criteria and the types of feedback sought can help bidders prepare for this evaluation and proactively manage customer relationships.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet listing parts and their applicability for FY26 USMC and FY26 FMS requirements. It serves as a detailed item list for potential procurement.

• Part Number: Unique identifier for each item.
• NSN: National Stock Number, where available.
• Nomenclature: Description of the item.
• FY26 USMC: Indicates if the item is required for Fiscal Year 2026 US Marine Corps needs.
• FY26 FMS: Indicates if the item is required for Fiscal Year 2026 Foreign Military Sales needs.

This list is crucial for bidders to understand the specific parts and components the government is interested in procuring for FY26. It helps in assessing their capability to supply these items, preparing accurate quotes, and identifying potential gaps in their offerings. The 'TBD' NSN for the 'Lifting Adapter, Aft Stabilizer Fitting' may indicate a need for further clarification or sourcing by the bidder.