# SAM #N0042126R1033

Program/project management and support services for PMA-261 H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters

**Buyer:** Naval Center for Advanced Computing and Data (NAWCAD)
**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** N0042126R1033
**NAICS:** 541330, 541611

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC AD), part of the Department of the Navy, is seeking contractor support for PMA-261, which manages H-53 heavy lift helicopter programs.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC AD)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Program/project management support
  - Administrative support
  - Budget/financial management support
  - Corporate operations support for PMA-261 Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Personnel must have Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) access
  - Prime Offeror must possess a Facility Security Clearance Level (FCL) of Top Secret
  - No TS/SCI deliverables required
  - No products or part numbers specified
- Focus is on contractor-provided services to support the management of CH-53E, MH-53E, and CH-53K helicopter variants

### 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.   <br/><br/><br/><strong>Additional Links:</strong><br/><a href='https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/' target='_blank'>Department of Defense Procurement Toolbox</a><br/><a href='https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/search/oppMgmtLink.xhtml?noticeId=N0042126R1033&noticeType=SolicitationNotice' target='_blank'>PIEE Solicitation Module Link for N0042126R1033</a><br/><a href='https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/piee/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructions.pdf' target='_blank'>Registration Instructions for the PIEE Solicitation Module</a><br/><a href='https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml' target='_blank'>Web Based Training for the PIEE Solicitation Module</a>

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