CH-53K Electrical Optical (EO) / Infrared (IR) Sensor System Competition
ID: EO-IR_Sensor_System_CompetitionType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED RADIATION (5855)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/da6ab3c17ee7402d9f9e8b762c3445fe/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command, is seeking proposals for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Electrical Optical (EO) / Infrared (IR) Sensor System for the CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter program. This procurement aims to provide comprehensive support, including non-recurring engineering, production, testing, logistics, and program support over an estimated performance period of approximately seven years. The EO/IR sensor systems are critical for enhancing the operational capabilities of the CH-53K helicopters, which play a vital role in military operations. Interested vendors must submit a completed DD Form 2345 to gain access to solicitation documents, with an anticipated draft solicitation release in the second quarter of 2026 and an Industry Day scheduled for December 17, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Kym Leyva at kimberly.r.leyva.civ@us.navy.mil or Christopher Harritt at christopher.j.harritt.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Kym Leyva
    kimberly.r.leyva.civ@us.navy.mil
    Christopher J. Harritt
    christopher.j.harritt.civ@us.navy.mil
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