SAM #N0001926D1005

Award for CH-53K Airframe Technical Maturation Services to Sikorsky

This award notice details a major contract from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Headquarters for technical maturation of the CH-53K helicopter airframe. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Headquarters - OEM Highlight: - Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (a Lockheed Martin Company) is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the CH-53K airframe - Sikorsky is also the sole integrator of the CH-53K's avionics and weapons systems - Award Details: - Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract - Total award value: $525,000,000 - Five-year period of performance, continuing from the current System Development and Design contract - Products/Services Requested: - Technical maturation services for the CH-53K platform, including: - Safety of flight support - Emergent operational needs - Fleet readiness improvements - Obsolescence redesign - Accelerated capability introduction - Deficiency analysis, engineering changes, testing, technical data delivery, and integration support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source award due to Sikorsky's exclusive technical expertise and proprietary data rights - No other OEMs or vendors are eligible or mentioned - No specific part numbers or product quantities provided - The contract supports ongoing development and readiness of the CH-53K helicopter fleet

Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded IDIQ N0001926D1005 to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (SAC), 6900 Main St. Stratfor CT 06614, on an other than full and open competitive basis. Pursuant to 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." SAC is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the CH-53K airframe, as well as the sole integrator of the avionics and weapons systems, and therefore is the only contractor with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data that can meet the Government's requirements on a timely basis.

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