CH-53K LRIP Lot 5 and 6 Production Sources Sought
ID: N0001912C0047Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

AIRCRAFT, ROTARY WING (1520)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/eb42b4afba4f4accba6d2720d550a5a5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM), is seeking information regarding the procurement of assistance for the airworthiness validation process and Aircraft Inspection Discrepancy Reports for the CH-53K Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lots 5 and 6. This procurement will involve a sole-source Firm Fixed Price Incentive Firm modification to Contract N0001912C0047 with Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company, which is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the CH-53K aircraft, possessing the unique technical data and knowledge required for this task. The services sought are critical for ensuring the operational readiness and safety of the CH-53K aircraft, which plays a vital role in military operations. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Avery Dawson at avery.j.dawson.civ@us.navy.mil or Kevin Ritter at kevin.m.ritter4.civ@us.navy.mil, noting that this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Avery Dawson
    avery.j.dawson.civ@us.navy.mil
    Kevin Ritter
    kevin.m.ritter4.civ@us.navy.mil
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    The Naval Air System Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) intends to award a sole-source Firm Fixed Price Incentive Firm modification to Contract N0001912C0047 to Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company. This procurement is for assistance in conducting airworthiness validation and addressing Aircraft Inspection Discrepancy Reports for the CH-53K Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot 5 and 6 aircraft. The award will include engineering data requirements, operating limitations, and restrictions for these configurations. Sikorsky is identified as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the CH-53K, possessing the unique technical data and knowledge required. This Sources Sought notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposal or an invitation for competitive proposals, as the acquisition is pursued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source.
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