CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group C
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 intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the procurement of Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) for the NAVAIR CH-53K Program and the Israel Foreign Military Sales Program. This presolicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. A formal solicitation (N68335-26-R-0131) is expected to be posted on SAM.gov in the near future.
Scope of Work
The procurement is for items supporting O-Level maintenance operations for the CH-53K Aircraft. An attached spreadsheet, "List of Part Numbers (0134 H53K O-Level Bag Group C-TBD).xlsx", details specific part numbers, National Stock Numbers (NSNs), and quantities for both FY26 USMC and FY26 FMS buys. Key items include specialized equipment such as "STAND, INSTL-RMVL, INTERMEDIATE GEARBOX" and "TRANSPORT CART, ENGINE ASSEMBLY". Bidders should review this list to understand the exact components and volumes required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract (anticipated)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 4920 (Aircraft Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment)
- Published Date: January 15, 2026
- Response Date: January 30, 2026 (for this presolicitation notice)
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a presolicitation and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government is not obligated to pay for any information received as a result of this synopsis. Vendors interested in this opportunity should regularly monitor SAM.gov for the release of the official solicitation (N68335-26-R-0131) and any subsequent amendments. No telephone or written requests for the solicitation will be accepted prior to its release. The information provided is subject to change and does not bind the Government to solicit for award of a competitive contract.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Tammy Fossa (tamara.d.fossa.civ@us.navy.mil)