MS94, MS95, MS96, MS97

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure Canopy Severance Assemblies and Window Cutting Assemblies for the AH-64 Apache helicopter under solicitation N0010426RK044, designated as MS94, MS95, MS96, and MS97. The procurement encompasses four specific items: MS94 (Canopy Severance Assembly - Gunner Left), MS95 (Canopy Severance Assembly - Pilots Window), MS96 (Window Cutting Assembly), and MS97 (Window Cutter Assembly), with deliveries intended for U.S. military depots and multiple Foreign Military Sales customers including Poland, Korea, and Egypt. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement with rigorous quality control requirements, unique item identification specifications, and configuration control provisions critical for these safety-essential aviation components. Evaluation will emphasize quality assurance capabilities, compliance with cybersecurity requirements, and the contractor's ability to meet complex delivery schedules and manufacturing specifications. The solicitation deadline has been extended to March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with offerors required to acknowledge receipt of Amendment 1 issued on January 29, 2026, or risk offer rejection.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and involves approximately 1,646 total units across different configurations and delivery lots. Deliveries are scheduled to span from 645 to 780 calendar days following contract award, with each item requiring lot acceptance test samples and production unit submissions. The contract encompasses multiple funding sources, including U.S. Army Field Service accounts and various Foreign Military Sales cases, indicating complex budget allocations across defense and international customer accounts. The work involves specialized manufacturing requirements for critical military aviation safety equipment, classified under NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) and PSC 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components), reflecting the technical sophistication of these severance and cutting assemblies. Performance is expected to occur at facilities capable of meeting stringent military specifications and quality standards for helicopter emergency egress systems.