In plain English
The Navy is seeking capable businesses to install and support depot-level modifications on CH-53E/K helicopters, produce retrofit kits, and provide maintenance. Work will take place mainly at MCAS Miramar and MCAS New River, with occasional work at government locations overseas; businesses of all sizes may respond. This is a sources-sought notice, not a contract solicitation, and respondents must be able to start aircraft modification work within 30 days of award. Capability statements are due November 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
About this bid
Disclaimer THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. Introduction The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), in support of PMA-261 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office is seeking sources that have the skills, experience and facilities required…
Details
- Solicitation number
- N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM261-0681
- Agency
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336411 · Aircraft Manufacturing
- Classification (PSC)
- K015
- Set-aside
- Small Business
- Place of performance
- MCAS New River, North Carolina
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