CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group B
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N68335-26-R-1028
- Agency
-
Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1730 Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment
- Place of performance
- Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division seeks Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) for CH-53K helicopter O-level maintenance operations under a Firm Fixed Price contract on a 100% Small Business Set-Aside basis, with proposals due June 1, 2026. The solicitation is N68335-26-R-1028.
Place of performance is Lakehurst, New Jersey. The procurement encompasses 69 contract line items spanning slings, lifting adapters, pins, and related support equipment across three contract bases: U.S. Marine Corps (CLINs 0001–0017), Foreign Military Sales for Israel (CLINs 0018–0034), and Advanced Evaluation and Prototype Development (CLINs 0035–0048), plus corresponding option CLINs and four technical data delivery CLINs. Total quantities across all categories reach 137 units.
Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable proposal. Delivery is required within 200 calendar days from contract award or option exercise.
Offerors must possess current CMMC Level 2 (Self-assessment) certification and a certified DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) to access the export-controlled, build-to-print technical data package containing Controlled Unclassified Information. The technical data package is considered militarily critical and export-controlled. AS9100D certification is required throughout performance. Proof load testing and non-destructive inspection are specified where required. Government final inspection and acceptance of all production units occurs at destination before DD-250 issuance.
Contract Data Requirements Lists mandate submission of material certifications, plating/coating certifications, dimensional quality checklists, calibration certifications (traceable to NIST), proof load certifications, and non-destructive inspection certifications, all in PDF format and attached to corresponding end items. Amendment 0001 (May 5, 2026) added FAR clause 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. Amendment 0002 (May 11, 2026) corrected quantity discrepancies in the Pricing Matrix. Amendment 0003 clarified that only assembly PN 4158AS1530-1 is required under this effort.
The NAICS code is 333924, Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. PSC code is 1730, Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
Solicitation N68335-26-R-1028 is hereby amended to address the following question and answer:
QUESTION: It is our team’s understanding that PN 4158AS1530-1 is a subset of the kit PN: 4158KS1530-1. Can the government please confirm that it is only the “AS” assembly that is being requested?
ANSWER: Correct, only the "AS" assembly, PN 4158AS1530-1, is required under this effort.
****END AMENDMENT 0003****
AMENDMENT N68335-26-R-1028-0002 is posted to update Attachment 2-Pricing Matrix, to correct some quantity errors in the matrix.
***END DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT 0002****
AMENDMENT N68335-26-R-1028-0001 is posted to answer vendor Q&A's and to add clause 52.222-90, Addressing DEi Discrimination by Federal Contractors.
***END DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT 0001 ****
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) is officially releasing a Request For Proposal (RFP) for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a competitive basis for the procurement of Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) as outlined in the attached Solicitation N68335-26-R-1028 and related attachments. The PSE items are required in support of the NAVAIR CH-53K Program and the Foreign Miitary Sales (FMS) Program Israel, Case IS-P-SCN, to facilitate O-level maintenance operations for the CH-53K Aircraft.
This solicitation is being issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR Part 19.
Technical Data Package and Export Control Requirements
This solicitation includes DFARS 252.204-2075, Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Requirements. The technical data package contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Offerors must obtain access to the CUI drawing package to prepare a proposal. Proof of CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification is required to request access to the technical data package. Refer to Section A of the solicitation document for full instructions regarding CMMC.
The Government owns the Build-to-PRint Technical Drawing Package, which is considered Export Controlled. All Offerors must possess a current and certified DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) to request access to the drawing. Drawings will be provided to the designated data custodian listed on the certified DD Form 2345 via the DoD SAFE website. Refer to Section A of the solicitation document for full instructions regarding DD Form 2345.
Requesting Access to Solicitation Documents
To request access to the Government-provided documents associated with this solicitation, Offerers must submit the following via email:
1. Proof of current and valid CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification.
2. A certified DD Form 2345.
Requests should be sent to the Point of Contact (POC) listed below.
Solicitation Number: N68335-26-R-1028 Point of Contact and Questions
The Point of Contact (POC) for this solicitation is: Tammy Fossa, tamara.d.fossa.civ@us.navy.mil.
All questions and inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email and reference Solicitation Number: N68335-26-R-1028, Solicitation Title: CH-53: FY26 O-Level Peculiar Support Equipment Group B.
Questions must be received no later than 15:00 EST, 26 May 2026. Offerors are encouraged to review the solicitation and attachments thoroughly before submitting questions or requests for access. Late submissions of questions or requests for access may not be considered.
This RFP shall not be construed as obligating the Government to award a contract or authorizing work to commence and shall not serve as a basis for any future claims against the Government.
Update #2 ·
AMENDMENT N68335-26-R-1028-0002 is posted to update Attachment 2-Pricing Matrix, to correct some quantity errors in the matrix.
***END DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT 0002****
AMENDMENT N68335-26-R-1028-0001 is posted to answer vendor Q&A's and to add clause 52.222-90, Addressing DEi Discrimination by Federal Contractors.
***END DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT 0001 ****
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) is officially releasing a Request For Proposal (RFP) for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a competitive basis for the procurement of Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) as outlined in the attached Solicitation N68335-26-R-1028 and related attachments. The PSE items are required in support of the NAVAIR CH-53K Program and the Foreign Miitary Sales (FMS) Program Israel, Case IS-P-SCN, to facilitate O-level maintenance operations for the CH-53K Aircraft.
This solicitation is being issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR Part 19.
Technical Data Package and Export Control Requirements
This solicitation includes DFARS 252.204-2075, Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Requirements. The technical data package contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Offerors must obtain access to the CUI drawing package to prepare a proposal. Proof of CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification is required to request access to the technical data package. Refer to Section A of the solicitation document for full instructions regarding CMMC.
The Government owns the Build-to-PRint Technical Drawing Package, which is considered Export Controlled. All Offerors must possess a current and certified DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) to request access to the drawing. Drawings will be provided to the designated data custodian listed on the certified DD Form 2345 via the DoD SAFE website. Refer to Section A of the solicitation document for full instructions regarding DD Form 2345.
Requesting Access to Solicitation Documents
To request access to the Government-provided documents associated with this solicitation, Offerers must submit the following via email:
1. Proof of current and valid CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification.
2. A certified DD Form 2345.
Requests should be sent to the Point of Contact (POC) listed below.
Solicitation Number: N68335-26-R-1028 Point of Contact and Questions
The Point of Contact (POC) for this solicitation is: Tammy Fossa, tamara.d.fossa.civ@us.navy.mil.
All questions and inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email and reference Solicitation Number: N68335-26-R-1028, Solicitation Title: CH-53: FY26 O-Level Peculiar Support Equipment Group B.
Questions must be received no later than 15:00 EST, 26 May 2026. Offerors are encouraged to review the solicitation and attachments thoroughly before submitting questions or requests for access. Late submissions of questions or requests for access may not be considered.
This RFP shall not be construed as obligating the Government to award a contract or authorizing work to commence and shall not serve as a basis for any future claims against the Government.
Update #1 ·
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) is officially releasing a Request For Proposal (RFP) for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a competitive basis for the procurement of Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) as outlined in the attached Solicitation N68335-26-R-1028 and related attachments. The PSE items are required in support of the NAVAIR CH-53K Program and the Foreign Miitary Sales (FMS) Program Israel, Case IS-P-SCN, to facilitate O-level maintenance operations for the CH-53K Aircraft.
This solicitation is being issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR Part 19.
Technical Data Package and Export Control Requirements
This solicitation includes DFARS 252.204-2075, Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Requirements. The technical data package contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Offerors must obtain access to the CUI drawing package to prepare a proposal. Proof of CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification is required to request access to the technical data package. Refer to Section A of the solicitation document for full instructions regarding CMMC.
The Government owns the Build-to-PRint Technical Drawing Package, which is considered Export Controlled. All Offerors must possess a current and certified DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) to request access to the drawing. Drawings will be provided to the designated data custodian listed on the certified DD Form 2345 via the DoD SAFE website. Refer to Section A of the solicitation document for full instructions regarding DD Form 2345.
Requesting Access to Solicitation Documents
To request access to the Government-provided documents associated with this solicitation, Offerers must submit the following via email:
1. Proof of current and valid CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification.
2. A certified DD Form 2345.
Requests should be sent to the Point of Contact (POC) listed below.
Solicitation Number: N68335-26-R-1028 Point of Contact and Questions
The Point of Contact (POC) for this solicitation is: Tammy Fossa, tamara.d.fossa.civ@us.navy.mil.
All questions and inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email and reference Solicitation Number: N68335-26-R-1028, Solicitation Title: CH-53: FY26 O-Level Peculiar Support Equipment Group B.
Questions must be received no later than 15:00 EST, 26 May 2026. Offerors are encouraged to review the solicitation and attachments thoroughly before submitting questions or requests for access. Late submissions of questions or requests for access may not be considered.
This RFP shall not be construed as obligating the Government to award a contract or authorizing work to commence and shall not serve as a basis for any future claims against the Government.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
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| This notice | Solicitation | |
| CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group B | Pre-Solicitation |
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