SAM #N00019-25-RFPREQ-APM261-0513

Procurement of CH-53K Helicopters and Support Services for USMC H-53 Program

This opportunity involves the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Department of the Navy, procuring CH-53K Full Rate Production aircraft and associated support for the United States Marine Corps H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program. - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Department of the Navy - Office: Headquarters - OEMs and Vendors: - Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (a Lockheed Martin Company) is the primary OEM for the CH-53K helicopter - General Electric (for T408-GE-400 engine, as referenced in GFE installation) - Products/Services Requested: - Up to 146 CH-53K Full Rate Production aircraft (Lots 7-13) - Potential for 47 additional CH-53K aircraft (subject to Congressional authorization) - Advance Acquisition Contracts for long-lead components, materials, and parts - Spares, support equipment (including test and training equipment/services) - Recurring and Non-Recurring Engineering (engineering changes, technical publications, technical data) - Logistics support (installation, operation, and maintenance) - GFE Installation Support (including integration of T408-GE-400 engine) - Aircraft check-out services (test and checkout of assembled aircraft) - Intermediate and depot capability support (engineering changes integration) - Training services for CH-53K operations and maintenance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole-source procurement to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for CH-53K production and support - Integration of Government Furnished Equipment (notably the T408-GE-400 engine) - Comprehensive support including engineering, logistics, and training for full operational capability - Authority for procurement and support activities extends through Lot 13, with option for additional aircraft as authorized

Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract modification (P00024) under contract N0019-22-C-0004 to the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, A Lockheed Martin Company to perform Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) labor efforts that support full operation capabilities of the provided Lot 7-8 Government Furnished Property (GFP) on the CH-53K production line. The contract modification was awarded to the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in the amount of $8,726,614 for the total contracted value.

This acquisition was pursued on a sole-source basis under statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c)(1), "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government. This effort is covered under the Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) number 20-0508, dated 15 December 2020 – redacted version attached to this announcement.

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