CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group B
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, NJ intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a competitive basis for the CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group B. This Total Small Business Set-Aside presolicitation seeks Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) for the NAVAIR CH-53K Program and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program for Israel, supporting O-Level maintenance operations.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the procurement of specific Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) items required for the CH-53K Aircraft's O-Level maintenance. The equipment will support both the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for Israel. A detailed list of required items, including part numbers, National Stock Numbers (NSN), nomenclature, and applicability for FY26 USMC and FY26 FMS, is provided in the attached "PSE ITEM LIST (0133).xlsx" spreadsheet.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), competitive basis
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Solicitation Number: N68335-26-R-1028 (to be issued)
- Response Date (for this notice): January 29, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 9, 2026
Key Documents
The "PSE ITEM LIST (0133).xlsx" attachment details the specific items for procurement. It includes:
- Part Number: Unique identifier for each item.
- NSN: National Stock Number, where available.
- Nomenclature: Description of the item.
- FY26 USMC: Indicates requirement for FY26 US Marine Corps.
- FY26 FMS: Indicates requirement for FY26 Foreign Military Sales. Bidders should review this list to assess their capability to supply the required items.
Important Notes
This notice is a presolicitation and not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government is not obligated to pay for information received and this does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. The information provided is subject to change. The official solicitation (N68335-26-R-1028) will be issued and posted on SAM.gov in the near future. Vendors are advised to regularly monitor SAM.gov for the solicitation and any subsequent amendments.