Walking beam assemb

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command has awarded contract N0038326FY62J to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation on a sole-source basis for a Walking Beam Assembly (NSN 1680-01-159-9653, P/N 70400-08104-048), with an award date of July 31, 2026.

The justification cites 10 USC 3204(A)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is the sole qualified manufacturer due to the item's classification as a Critical Safety Item requiring engineering source approval to maintain quality and manufacturing capability. Market research confirmed that Sikorsky is the only approved manufacturing source with complete technical data required for manufacture, test, and certification; alternate sources cannot qualify due to insufficient technical data availability and unapproved status in JDRS records. The expected final delivery date is February 26, 2027. Place of performance and contract value are not disclosed. The contracting activity is NAVSUP WSS-Philadelphia (Folder 25042-0010). The J&A was approved through May 28, 2025, following statutory review and competition advocacy evaluation. The item is classified under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components).