CH-53: FY26 O-Level Peculiar Support Equipment Group A

SOL #: N68335-26-R-1027Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV
JOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08733, United States

Place of Performance

Lakehurst, NJ

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane (333923)

PSC

Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment (1730)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 7, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 2, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 6, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 (NAWC-AD) has released Solicitation N68335-26-R-1027 for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to procure Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) for the CH-53K Aircraft. This equipment is essential for O-level maintenance operations and supports both domestic NAVAIR and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Israel requirements. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time.

Scope of Work

The contractor will produce and deliver PSE items, including various slings, maintenance stands, fixtures, and carts, as detailed in the solicitation and Attachment 1 (PSE Item List). All end items must be manufactured according to Government-furnished technical data packages (TDPs). Specific requirements include compliance with DFARS 252.211-7003 for DoD unique identification, and detailed specifications for calibration, proof load testing, and non-destructive inspection (NDI) outlined in Section C and various CDRLs (A001-A007).

Contract Details

  • Solicitation Number: N68335-26-R-1027
  • Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR Part 19)
  • Period of Performance: 200 Calendar Days from lead time event to delivery
  • Response Due: May 6, 2026, 4:00 PM local time
  • Published: April 2, 2026

Key Requirements & Access

Offerors must possess CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification to request access to the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) technical data package and for contract award. A current and certified DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) is also required to access export-controlled drawings via DoD SAFE. Requests for access to documents and questions must be sent to the Point of Contact.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Juan Carlos Belmonte. Evaluation will consider Technical, Past Performance, and Price factors. A rating of "Unacceptable" in Technical or Past Performance will render a proposal unacceptable. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions if proposals are technically acceptable and lowest priced.

Deadlines & Contact

People

Points of Contact

Juan Carlos BelmontePRIMARY

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