CH-53 Depot Level Aircraft Modifications

The Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is conducting a Sources‑Sought market research to identify total‑small‑business firms capable of providing depot‑level modification services for CH‑53E/K heavy‑lift helicopters. The effort will support the H‑53 Program Office (PMA‑261) by performing A‑Kit installations, fabricating kits for recurring, non‑recurring, and prototype aircraft changes, and executing full inspection, disassembly, modification, re‑assembly, post‑inspection, operational checks and documentation in accordance with Technical Directives and COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2. Work will be performed primarily at MCAS Miramar and MCAS New River, with occasional tasks at other government‑owned CONUS and OCONUS sites (e.g., MCAS Futenma, Japan). Contractors must also be able to produce and deliver retrofit A‑Kits, have access to CH‑53E/K technical data, and demonstrate the ability to meet timelines from award to aircraft induction. The anticipated contract (FY 27‑31) may be structured as Cost‑Plus Fixed‑Fee, Firm‑Fixed‑Price, or Time‑and‑Materials, and must be performed by a small business with at least 50 % of the work performed by similarly situated entities. Respondents are required to submit a capability statement (≤ 10 pages, single‑spaced, 12‑point font) that includes company size, UEI, employee count, five‑year revenue, relevant past performance (including contract numbers and government POCs), and evidence of experience with rotary‑wing depot modifications and compliance with COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2. Submissions must be sent electronically in Word or PDF to Jamie Schoemaker and Charles Johnson no later than 5:00 p.m. EST, 13 May 2026. This is a non‑binding Sources‑Sought; no funds are available for response preparation, and the incumbent is Adams Communication & Engineering Technology, Inc. (ACET).

Notice ID

88e057fb927740a5a640d61280b6f0a1

Solicitation Number

N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM261-0058

NAICS Code

336411

Classification Code

K015