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 Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) for the NAVAIR CH-53K Program and the Israel Foreign Military Sales Program. This presolicitation, numbered N68335-26-R-1031, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. A key requirement is Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2- Self-Assessment. The presolicitation was published on March 11, 2026, with a response date of March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition seeks items of Peculiar Support Equipment to support O-Level maintenance operations for the CH-53K Aircraft. The attached spreadsheet, "List of Part Numbers (0134 H53K O-Level Bag Group C-TBD).xlsx," details specific part numbers, National Stock Numbers (NSNs), Nomenclature, and quantities required for FY26 USMC, FY26 FMS, Domestic Option 2, and AEPD Plus Up buys. Bidders should review this list to understand the exact components and volumes involved.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, competitive basis.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Presolicitation Number: N68335-26-R-1031 (corrected from N68335-26-R-0131).
- Presolicitation Response Date: March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM Z.
- Published: March 11, 2026.
Key Requirements
This acquisition mandates CMMC Level 2- Self-Assessment. This requires implementing the 110 security requirements of NIST SP 800–171 Rev. 2 to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Level 2 assessments are conducted every three years, with self-assessment scores entered into SPRS.
Additional Notes
This notice is a presolicitation and not a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to pay for information received. Specific solicitation details will be issued and posted on SAM.gov in the near future. Vendors should regularly check the website for amendments.