CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group B

SOL #: N68335-26-R-1028Solicitation

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

Industrial Truck (333924)

PSC

Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment (1730)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 14, 2026
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Last Updated
May 11, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 1, 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), under the Department of the Navy, has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to procure Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) for the CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group B. This equipment is essential for O-level maintenance operations of the CH-53K Aircraft, supporting both NAVAIR and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Israel. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due June 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for the production and delivery of specified Peculiar Support Equipment, including various slings, maintenance stands, fixtures, and carts. All items must be manufactured in accordance with Government-furnished technical data packages (TDPs). Key deliverables include:

  • Raw material certifications (DFARS compliant)
  • Plating/coating certifications
  • Dimensional quality checklists
  • Calibration certificates (NIST traceable)
  • Proof load certifications (for sling assemblies)
  • Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) certifications
  • Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking and registration.

Contract Details

  • Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
  • Place of Performance: Lakehurst, NJ
  • Delivery: 200 days After Contract Delivery (ADC) for domestic CLINs and 200 days After Option Exercise (AOE) for FMS CLINs.

Eligibility & Access Requirements

Offerors must possess Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (self-assessment) at the time of contract award. Access to the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) technical data package and export-controlled drawings requires proof of CMMC Level 2 and a certified DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement). Requests for access should be sent to the Point of Contact.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Tammy Fossa. Evaluation will be conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering Technical, Past Performance, and Price. An "Unacceptable" rating in Technical or Past Performance may lead to elimination. CMMC Level 2 is a material condition of award.

  • Questions Due: May 26, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
  • Proposal Due: June 1, 2026, 4:00 PM local time.

Amendments

Amendment 0002 corrected quantity errors in Attachment 2 – Pricing Matrix. Amendment 0001 added clause 52.222-90, addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. No extensions to the proposal due date were granted by these amendments.

Point of Contact

Tammy Fossa, tamara.d.fossa.civ@us.navy.mil. Ed Ceralde (CH-53K SE Engineering) for CDRL/technical inquiries: edward.v.ceralde.civ@us.navy.mil.

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