CH-53K Program O-Level Bag: Hydraulic Tube Repair Set

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, New Jersey is procuring a Hydraulic Tube Repair Set, Titanium, Part Number DAT02AEFKT4024, to support maintenance operations for the CH-53K Aircraft under both the NAVAIR CH-53K Program and the Israel Foreign Military Sales Program. This procurement will utilize a Fixed Price contract awarded on a limited competition basis under FAR 6.302-1, which authorizes sole-source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The Government has determined that Designed Metal Connections, Inc. (dba Permaswage USA) is the only source capable of manufacturing this item due to its proprietary design, sole developer and designer status, and exclusive knowledge and expertise required for production. The evaluation will focus on the sole source's ability to meet technical specifications and delivery requirements, with the Government retaining discretion to determine whether to proceed with competition based on any responses received. The pre-solicitation notice closes on January 29, 2026, and interested parties should direct inquiries to Tammy Fossa at tamara.d.fossa.civ@us.navy.mil.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is intended for limited competition with Designed Metal Connections, Inc. (CAGE Code 14798) and its authorized distributors. The notice explicitly indicates this is not a request for competitive proposals, and the Government will not pay for any responses submitted or incur any financial obligations prior to formal contract award. No specific award value, budget range, or quantity information is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The Government retains sole discretion regarding whether to issue a formal solicitation, make an award, or proceed with any subsequent actions based on information received by the closing date. This notice serves primarily to inform the market of the Government's intent and to provide an opportunity for interested parties to submit relevant information before a final procurement decision is made.