| Location: | Federal |
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| Posted: | May 12, 2026 |
| Due: | May 20, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | N68335-26-R-1025 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD)
Solicitation Number: N68335-26-R-1025
Solicitation Title: CH-53: FY26 O-Level Peculiar Support Equipment Group E
**Please note N6833526R10250005 is to extend the proposal from 13 May 2026 to 20 May 2026 at 1600L. Amendment documentation will be forthcoming.**
**Please note N6833526R10250004 was posted on 4/30/26 to remove responses to vendor questions in N6833526R10250003 from Section A and include them within Section J (Attachment 6) , respond to additional questions from vendor(s) in Section J (Attachment 7) and add FAR 52.222-90 to Section I.**
**Please note N6833526R10250003 was posted on 4/22/26 to extend the proposal submission deadline to 05/13/26 and respond to questions from interested vendor(s).**
**Please note N6833526R10250002 was posted on 4/8/26 to attach L-1 Past Performance Questionnaire and L-2 Past Performance Contract Data in Section J.**
**Please note N6833526R10250001 was posted on 4/1/26 in response to vendor questions and correction of Solicitation**
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) is officially releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a competitive basis for the procurement of Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) as outlined in the attached Solicitation N68335-26-R-1025 and related attachments. The PSE items are required in support of the NAVAIR CH-53K Program and the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Israel, Case IS-P-SCN, to facilitate O-level maintenance operations for the CH-53K Aircraft.
This solicitation is being issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR Part 19.
Technical Data Package and Export Control Requirements
This solicitation includes DFARS 252.204-7025, Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Requirements. The technical data package contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Offerors must obtain access to the CUI drawing package to prepare a proposal. Proof of CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification is required to request access to the technical data package. Refer to Section A of the solicitation document for full instructions regarding CMMC.
The Government owns the Build-to-Print Technical Drawing Package, which is considered Export Controlled. All Offerors must possess a current and certified DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) to request access to the drawings. Drawings will be provided to the designated data custodian listed on the certified DD Form 2345 via the DoD SAFE website. Refer to Section A of the solicitation document for full instructions regarding DD Form 2345.
Requesting Access to Solicitation Documents
To request access to the Government-provided documents associated with this solicitation, Offerors must submit the following via email:
Requests should be sent to the Point of Contact (POC) listed below.
Solicitation Number: N68335-26-R-1025 Point of Contact and Questions
The Point of Contact (POC) for this solicitation is: Juan Carlos Belmonte, juancarlos.r.belmonte.civ@us.navy.mil.
All questions and inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email and reference Solicitation Number: N68335-26-R-1025, Solicitation Title: CH-53: FY26 O-Level Peculiar Support Equipment Group E
Questions must be received no later than 15:00 EST, 05/06/2026. Offerors are encouraged to review the solicitation and attachments thoroughly before submitting questions or requests for access. Late submissions of questions or requests for access may not be considered.
This RFP shall not be construed as obligating the Government to award a contract or authorizing work to commence and shall not serve as a basis for any future claims against the Government.
| Jan 14, 2026 | [Presolicitation (Original)] CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group E |
| Mar 11, 2026 | [Presolicitation (Updated)] CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group E |
| Mar 26, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group E |
| Apr 1, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group E |
| Apr 8, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group E |
| Apr 20, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group E |
| Apr 28, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group E |
| Apr 30, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group E |
| May 13, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] CH-53K Program O-Level Bag Group E |

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