CH-53K Program O-Level Bag: Hydraulic Tube Repair Set
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 award a Fixed Price contract on a limited competition basis for a Hydraulic Tube Repair Set, Titanium, P/N: DAT02AEFKT4024. This item is critical for the NAVAIR CH-53K Program and the Israel Foreign Military Sales Program, supporting O-Level maintenance operations for the CH-53K Aircraft. The Government plans to solicit Designed Metal Connections, Inc. (dba Permaswage USA) and its authorized distributors as the sole source. Responses to this notice are due by January 29, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of a specific Hydraulic Tube Repair Set, Titanium, P/N: DAT02AEFKT4024. This specialized equipment is required to facilitate maintenance operations at the O-Level for the CH-53K Aircraft, serving both the domestic NAVAIR program and the international Israel Foreign Military Sales Program.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed Price contract, limited competition (sole source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: January 29, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: January 14, 2026
Evaluation & Justification
The Government intends to negotiate with only one source, Permaswage USA, and its authorized distributors, citing FAR 6.302-1 ("Only one responsible source"). Permaswage USA is identified as the sole developer, designer, and manufacturer of the required Hydraulic Tube Repair Set, owning the proprietary data. The Government lacks the technical data or equipment to obtain this item from an alternate source.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based on responses is solely at its discretion. The Government will not pay for any responses and makes no commitment to issue solicitations or awards based on this notice. For information, contact Tammy Fossa via e-mail: tamara.d.fossa.civ@us.navy.mil.