Tail Gearbox Assembly (Part Number X0606-00315-045) Overhaul/Repair and Associated Engineering Follow-On Support for the CH-53K
ID: N00019-24-RFPREQ-APM261-0652Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT, ROTARY WING (1520)

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https://sam.gov/opp/870e5d7c455843b5a9cc31c5f377046e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command, is seeking to procure overhaul and repair services for the Tail Gearbox Assembly (Part Number X0606-00315-045) for the CH-53K helicopter, along with associated engineering follow-on support. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational readiness and performance of the CH-53K, a vital asset for military operations. The contract is expected to be awarded under a sole-source basis to Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, due to its unique capabilities as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and its proprietary technical knowledge, with an estimated cost of $1.368 billion funded through the U.S. Marine Corps budget. Interested parties can reach out to Heather A Klasmeyer at heather.a.klasmeyer.civ@us.navy.mil or Jamie Schoemaker at jamie.l.schoemaker.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

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    CJA_AIR_CH53K BOA 1.docx
    The Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) by the Naval Air Systems Command permits sole-source orders to Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, for the CH-53K Program under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) effective until September 30, 2025. The CJ&A authorizes support services including technical and logistics assistance, engineering, and software development for the CH-53K training simulators and aircraft. The estimated cost of this action is $1.368 billion, funded through the U.S. Marine Corps budget. The justification for this sole-source approach indicates Sikorsky is the only entity capable of fulfilling these specific requirements within the necessary timeline, primarily due to its longstanding role as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and its proprietary technical knowledge. Extensive market research yielded no competition, confirming Sikorsky's unique position. Future competition is not currently planned, though NAVAIR may reassess if other capable sources emerge. This CJ&A underscores the government’s efforts to ensure timely availability of critical military capabilities while following federal procurement regulations.
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