Opportunity
SAM #N0038326QFA89
Sole Source Aircraft Seat Procurement for CH-53K by NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia
Buyer
NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT
Posted
May 05, 2026
Respond By
May 18, 2026
Identifier
N0038326QFA89
NAICS
336413
NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Philadelphia, part of the Department of the Navy, is initiating a sole source procurement for aircraft seats for the CH-53K platform. - Government Buyer: - Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Philadelphia - Department of the Navy - OEM and Vendor: - Sikorsky (CAGE: 78286) is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole approved source - Products Requested: - Aircraft seat for CH-53K platform - NSN: 1680-016890941 - Part Number: 121108-5 - Quantity: 5 - Notable Requirements: - Sole source acquisition; Sikorsky is the only known source - No technical data or drawings available for alternate sources - Source approval required for any alternate manufacturers - Buy American Clauses and Unique Item Identification (UID) requirements apply - Solicitation conducted under FAR Part 15 procedures - Government will not delay award for source approval requests; capability statements from interested parties will be considered - Place of Performance and Delivery: - FOB Origin - Contracting office: NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098
Description
NSN 1R-1680-016890941-H5, REF NR 121108-5, QTY 5 EA, DELIVERY FOB ORIGIN. NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Philadelphia intends to solicit on a sole source basis to Sikorsky (CAGE: 78286) for the purchase of supply of the following: Acquire NSN: 1680 016890941; P/N: 121108-5; SEAT,AIRCRAFT for the CH-53K platform. There are no drawings/data available. This source is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source for providing repair support of the above repair part. The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Source Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as supplemented by FAR 6.302-1. Source Approval Statement applies to this NSN. The approved sources for this material are listed above and it is expected that award will be made to this firm. Any firm which is not already approved to manufacture this material must submit a Source Approval Request, SAR. This procurement will not be delayed to wait for a SAR approval. NAICS CODE: 336413 PSC: 1680 UID: UID requirements will apply. Buy American Clauses will apply and will be posted in the solicitation. The Government intends to acquire these supplies using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 15. Based upon market research, the Government is NOT using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item WITHIN 15 days of this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 days after date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Source Approval is required. WSS will not delay award while Source Approval is pending. No telephone requests will be honored and no hard copies will be mailed out. Anticipated award date is 31 MAY 2026. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort by email Liam Cunningham; liam.f.cunningham2.civ@us.navy.milAdditional Links:BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES