CH-53K: FY26 O-Level Peculiar Support Equipment Group G
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 (NAWC-AD) is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to procure Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) for the CH-53K Aircraft. This equipment is essential for O-level maintenance operations for both the NAVAIR CH-53K Program and the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Israel. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by 1:00 PM EST on May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (N68335-26-R-1052) requires the production and delivery of PSE as detailed in the solicitation's Attachment 1 and Section B, and the "PSE LIST GROUP G.xlsx" document. The items are critical for initial squadron outfitting and ongoing O-Level maintenance for the CH-53K helicopter fleet.
Key Requirements
Offerors must possess CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification to access the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) technical data package and for contract award. A certified DD Form 2345 is also mandatory for accessing the Export Controlled technical drawing package. Deliverables include certificates of calibration (NIST traceable), proof load testing, and Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) certificates where applicable. The contractor must hold AS9100D Certification at the time of award, comply with IUID marking (DFARS 252.211-7003), and adhere to MIL-STD-129 for packaging. Delivery is required within 200 Calendar Days from the lead time event or award.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- Evaluation Factors: Technical, Past Performance (Recency, Relevancy, Quality, Timeliness), and Price. Technical and Past Performance will be rated Acceptable or Unacceptable. The government may award based on initial offers.
Submission & Questions
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the Point of Contact, Christopher Brake (Christopher.d.brake5.civ@us.navy.mil). Pricing information must be submitted separately. Proposals must remain valid for 180 days. All questions and inquiries must be submitted via email, referencing Solicitation Number N68335-26-R-1052, no later than 1:00 PM EST, April 29, 2026. Offerors are encouraged to review all solicitation documents thoroughly before submitting questions or access requests.