CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group E
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 CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group E. This presolicitation highlights a Total Small Business Set-Aside and the critical requirement for CMMC Level 2- Self-Assessment. The formal solicitation, N68335-26-R-1025, will be posted on SAM.gov in the near future.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) to support maintenance operations at the O-Level for the NAVAIR CH-53K Aircraft, including Foreign Military Sales Program Israel, Case IS-P-SCN. The attached spreadsheet, "FY26 O-Level Bag Group E_Attachment.xlsx", provides detailed information on specific components, including part numbers, National Stock Numbers (NSN), nomenclature (e.g., TRANSPORT ADAPTER, AERIAL REFUEL PROBE), and quantities for both USMC and FMS buys. This document is crucial for bidders to assess capability and prepare pricing.
Contract & Compliance Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 1730 (Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment)
- Cybersecurity: This acquisition requires CMMC Level 2- Self-Assessment. This mandates the implementation of 110 security requirements from NIST SP 800–171 Rev. 2 to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Self-assessment scores must be entered into SPRS and are valid for three years.
Key Dates & Information
- Presolicitation Published: March 10, 2026
- Response Date (for this presolicitation notice): March 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Formal Solicitation: N68335-26-R-1025 will be issued and posted on SAM.gov in the near future.
- Contact: Juan Carlos Belmonte, juancarlos.r.belmonte.civ@us.navy.mil
Additional Notes
This notice is for administrative purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to pay for information received. Vendors should regularly monitor SAM.gov for the release of the formal solicitation and any amendments.