LRIP Lot 1 Deployable Configuration Modification

The Naval Air Systems Command, in support of PMA-261 CH-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office, intends to solicit a contract for negotiation with Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company, on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, to complete the incorporation of the deployable configuration changes for CH-53K Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) lot 1 aircraft. The scope of this work includes tasks necessary for the incorporation of the deployable configuration changes, including Aircraft Systems Engineering and Program Management; installation of material and components, test and checkout of assembled aircraft, as well as logistical support for the aircraft, supporting equipment and tooling, publications, quality assurance, reliability and maintainability programs, technical, administrative, and financial data requirements. The intended contract will be issued as a new delivery order under the Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-19-G-0029.

This requirement will be procured in accordance with statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2), in that SAC is the only responsible source and no other type of equipment will satisfy Marine Corps requirements. SAC is the designer, developer, and sole producer of the CH-53K aircraft and the only known source that possesses the data, technical skills, and requisite knowledge of the design, fabrication, performance, operation, maintenance, and support characteristics of the CH-53K to fulfill this need in a timely manner. This notice is for informational purposes only. For subcontracting opportunities please contact Ms. Jenna Egensteiner, Sikorsky CH-53K Contracts, at 203-225-3747.