Opportunity
SAM #N00019-25-RFPREQ-APM261-0400
Sole-Source CH-53K Inter-Communication System (ICS) Upgrade by Sikorsky
Buyer
Naval Air Systems Command
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
N00019-25-RFPREQ-APM261-0400
NAICS
541330, 336413
This opportunity involves a sole-source procurement by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, for a critical upgrade to the CH-53K helicopter: - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), headquartered at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland - OEM Highlight: - Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is the only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) mentioned and is the sole source for this requirement - Products/Services Requested: - Non-recurring engineering services to implement the productionized version of the upgraded Inter-Communication System (ICS) for the CH-53K helicopter - No specific part numbers or quantities are provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole-source justification based on only one responsible source being able to meet the requirement (10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1); FAR 6.302-1) - Focus on productionizing the ICS upgrade for the CH-53K platform, a specialized military helicopter - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Work and contract management centered at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland
Description
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, MD, intends to negotiate and award a Sole-Source Order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-23-G-0002 to Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company, 6900 Main Street, P.O. Box 9731, Stratford, CT. 06615 for the non-recurring efforts required to implement the productionized version of the upgraded Inter-Communication System (ICS).
The proposed contract action(s) identified above are those for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements.”
Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Jason Lockwood, Sikorsky Subcontracting Manager, at 203-386-4648.