Technical Maturation Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
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 Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, N0001926D1005, to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (SAC) for CH-53K Technical Maturation. This award was made on a sole-source basis, as SAC is the exclusive designer, developer, and manufacturer of the CH-53K airframe and its integrated systems.
Scope of Work
This IDIQ contract will support the technical maturation of the CH-53K platform. Key efforts include:
- Addressing safety of flight and emergent operational needs.
- Improving fleet readiness and mitigating obsolescence.
- Accelerating the introduction of new capabilities.
- Analysis and correction of deficiencies (e.g., Fleet Issues/Deficiency Reports, Problem Change Reports).
- Implementation of enhancements driven by hardware integration, obsolescence, and emerging fleet requirements.
- Material for validation and verification.
- Integration analysis, interface management, modeling, simulation, and risk mitigation.
- Testing and associated documentation, including ground/flight testing and technical data validation.
- Non-recurring and recurring engineering changes, including Class I Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- System configuration product test verification for software and hardware changes.
- Development and delivery of associated technical, administrative, logistics, and financial data.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Five years
- Award Date: June 15, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
Rationale for Sole Source
The award to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation was justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source." Sikorsky is the sole entity with the necessary knowledge, experience, and technical data for the CH-53K. Awarding to another source would lead to substantial duplication of costs and time for redevelopment and testing, as the Government does not possess the complete Technical Data Package (TDP).
Efforts to Promote Competition
NAVAIR posted a sources sought notice on beta.SAM.gov on December 6, 2023, which yielded one respondent deemed incapable. A synopsis was also posted on SAM.gov on February 28, 2024, for subcontracting opportunities, receiving no responses.
Future Competition
NAVAIR currently has no plans to compete future contracts for these specific services but will assess feasibility if other potential sources emerge.