Opportunity

PIEE #N0042126R1033

Program Management and Support Services for PMA-261 H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters

Buyer

COMMANDER

Posted

September 09, 2026

Respond By

October 23, 2026

Identifier

N0042126R1033

NAICS

541330, 541611

This opportunity from the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division at Patuxent River, MD seeks contractor support for PMA-261, which manages H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopter programs. - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, Patuxent River, MD - Program Management Air (PMA)-261 - Services Requested: - Program/project management support - Administrative and corporate operations support - Budget and financial management services - Support for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) overseeing CH-53E, MH-53E, and CH-53K helicopter variants - Security Requirements: - Prime contractor must hold a Facility Security Clearance Level (FCL) of Top Secret - TS/SCI access required for performance (no TS/SCI deliverables) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation - Products/Part Numbers: - No specific products or part numbers listed - Unique Requirements: - Support services must enable efficient and effective program execution for multiple helicopter variants - Classified facility and personnel requirements are critical for eligibility

Description

Program Management Air (PMA)-261 H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters is a program office under the Deputy Portfolio Acquisition Executive (Marine Corps Aviation) (DPAE(A-MCA). PMA-261 is responsible for multiple H-53 variants including the CH-53E, MH-53E and the CH-53K helicopters. The H-53 assault missions include the lift and movement of cargo and troops/passengers; the tactical recovery of downed or damaged aircraft; and the lift of heavy, bulky equipment and supplies by external suspension. Contractor shall provide program/project management, administrative, budget/financial management, and corporate operations support services that enable PMA-261 Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to efficiently and effectively plan, execute, and manage their assigned programs/efforts, resulting in on-time and within-budget delivery of critical capabilities. Program has the requirement of Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) access for performance of tasking outlined herein. No TS/SCI deliverables will be required. The contract deliverables (including reports, software and hardware) will not be classified at the SCI level. SCI shall be utilized and accessed as part of routine work only. Program has the requirement of a Facility Security Clearance Level (FCL) of Top Secret. The FCL requirement must be fulfilled by the Prime Offeror.

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