CH-53K Program O-Level Bag: Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE)
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 sole source basis to Rhinestahl Corp (CAGE Code 5QE71) for Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) for the CH-53K Program O-Level Bag. These items will support the NAVAIR CH-53K Program and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program for Israel maintenance operations. This is a Presolicitation notice, and responses are due January 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the purchase of specific items and part numbers as outlined in the attached spreadsheet, "PSE Item List (0072).xlsx". These items are critical for O-Level maintenance of the CH-53K Aircraft, supporting both domestic operations and FMS for Israel. The spreadsheet details specific part numbers such as 21C15001G01 and 21C15010G01, along with their nomenclature like "SET, BORE SCOPE GUIDE TUBE, ENGINE" and "ADAPTER, FUEL PRESERVATION". The list includes both DOMESTIC and FMS categories, with indications for potential options.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed Price, Sole Source (under FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: January 29, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: January 9, 2026
- Agency: Department of the Navy / NAVAIR Warfare Center Aircraft Division
- Place of Performance: Lakehurst, NJ
- Product Service Code: 6150 - Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment
Sole Source Justification
The Government intends to negotiate with only one source, Rhinestahl Corp, because they are the sole developer, designer, and manufacturer of the required items. Rhinestahl Corp owns the proprietary data, and the Government lacks the technical data or equipment to obtain these items 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 not to compete this procurement based on responses is at the Government's discretion. The Government will not pay for responses and makes no commitment to issue solicitations or awards based on this notice.