CH-53K Program O-Level Bag: Clamp, Main Rotor Blades
Overview
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PSC
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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 an amendment to Synopsis N68335-26-Q-1045, announcing its intent to award a Fixed Price, sole-source contract to Davis Aircraft Products Co. Inc. for Clamp, Main Rotor Blade (part number FDC8252-15). This procurement supports the NAVAIR CH-53K Domestic Program and the CH-53K Foreign Military Sales Program Israel. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the purchase of Clamp, Main Rotor Blade, part number FDC8252-15, for maintenance operations at the O-Level for the CH-53K Aircraft. The total quantity is eighteen (18) units:
- Domestic Program: Three (3) base, two (2) option, and an additional ten (10) option.
- FMS Israel Program: Three (3) base.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed Price, Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: Davis Aircraft Products Co. Inc. (CAGE Code 98313)
- Justification: FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." Davis Aircraft Products Co. Inc. is 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.
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Date: April 20, 2026
- Published: April 15, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an amendment to a previously published synopsis. It explicitly states that it is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government will consider any information received prior to the closing date, but a determination not to compete this procurement is solely at the Government's discretion. No payment will be made for responses, and there is no commitment to issue solicitations or awards based on responses.
For information, contact Tammy Fossa via e-mail at tamara.d.fossa.civ@us.navy.mil.