Control stick, aircr

The Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure two control sticks for CH-53 helicopters under NSN 1680-016677045-H5, part number 06400-01850-103. NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia intends to conduct a sole source procurement to Sikorsky (CAGE code 78286) as the Original Equipment Manufacturer and only known source capable of providing this aircraft component. The government does not possess the technical data or rights necessary to competitively source this part from alternative suppliers, and no drawings or technical data are available. The solicitation will proceed under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, which permits sole source acquisitions when only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The response deadline for capability statements, proposals, or quotations is August 28, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designations and is open to all responsible sources despite the sole source intent. Sikorsky serves as both the incumbent supplier and the targeted contractor for this acquisition, given their status as the OEM for CH-53 helicopter components. The contract calls for delivery of exactly two control stick units on an FOB origin basis, though no specific dollar value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The government has indicated that a Source Approval Statement applies to this NSN, further restricting the pool of eligible suppliers to those meeting specific qualification requirements.