CH-53K Program O-Level Bag: Alignment Tool
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 Safran Electrical & Power (CAGE Code 3CPE0). This presolicitation is for the purchase of Alignment Tool, PMA, part number 31610-9120, to support the NAVAIR CH-53K Program and the Foreign Military Sales Program Israel. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Amendment 0001, posted May 15, 2026, updated the vendor's CAGE Code.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the acquisition of the Alignment Tool, PMA, part number 31610-9120. The requirement includes two (2) units in the base period and two (2) in an option period for the NAVAIR CH-53K Program. An additional two (2) units are included in a separate option period to support the Foreign Military Sales Program Israel (Case IS-P-SCN). These tools are essential for maintenance operations at the O-Level for the CH-53K Aircraft.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed Price, Sole Source
- Justification: FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source." Safran Electrical & Power is the sole developer, designer, and manufacturer, owning proprietary data. The Government does not possess the technical data or equipment to procure this item from an alternate source.
- Set-Aside: None
- Information Due: May 20, 2026
- Published: May 15, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an intent to award non-competitively. The Government will consider any information received prior to the closing date, but a determination not to compete is at its sole discretion. No payment will be made for responses, and this notice does not commit the Government to issue solicitations or make awards. For information, contact Juan Carlos Belmonte at juancarlos.r.belmonte.civ@us.navy.mil.