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 has issued a Sources Sought notice for a Hydraulic Tube Repair Set, Titanium, P/N: DAT02AEFKT4024. This item is required to support the NAVAIR CH-53K Program and the Israel Foreign Military Sales Program for O-Level maintenance operations on the CH-53K Aircraft. The Government intends to award a Fixed Price contract on a limited competition basis to Designed Metal Connections, Inc. (dba Permaswage USA) and its authorized distributors. Responses to this notice are due by February 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the purchase of a specific Hydraulic Tube Repair Set, Titanium, P/N: DAT02AEFKT4024. This set is critical for maintenance operations at the organizational level (O-Level) for the CH-53K helicopter, serving both U.S. Navy and Israeli FMS needs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (intent to award a Fixed Price contract)
- Set-Aside: None specified (limited competition)
- Response Due: February 24, 2026, 04:00 PM EST
- Published: February 19, 2026
Evaluation
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Permaswage USA, and its authorized distributors. This decision is based on the authority of FAR 6.103-1, citing "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." Permaswage USA is identified as the sole developer, designer, and manufacturer, owning proprietary data, and is the only source with the necessary knowledge and expertise. 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 received and makes no commitment to issue solicitations or awards based on this notice.
For information, contact Tammy Fossa via email at tamara.d.fossa.civ@us.navy.mil.