CH-53K® Incorporation of Tail Fold Lock Actuator (TFLA)

CH-53K® Incorporation of Tail Fold Lock Actuator (TFLA) | SAM.gov Opportunity | G2X

Opportunity Summary

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate and award a sole-source contract modification to Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, for non-recurring engineering services. This requirement involves the redesign, qualification, productionization, and retrofit of a new Tail Fold Lock Actuator into the CH-53K aircraft. Performance will take place in Stratford, Connecticut, under NAICS 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing and PSC 1520 Aircraft, Rotary Wing.

Sikorsky is the original designer and sole producer of the CH-53K aircraft, possessing the specialized data and technical knowledge required to perform the upgrades. Consequently, the government is pursuing this procurement under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), which allows for other than full and open competition when only one responsible source can satisfy the requirements. There is no set-aside designated for this action, identified by solicitation number N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM261-0204.

The response deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is June 12, 2026. While this announcement serves as a notice of intent rather than a request for competitive proposals, the government will evaluate capability statements or proposals received within fifteen days of publication to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Administrative oversight is provided by the agency listed as Clerk Temporary Emergency, with Bradley Lysaght serving as the primary point of contact.

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Opportunity Details

Response deadline: Jun 12, 2026Expired 2 days ago
NAICS: 336411 (opens in new tab)
PSC: 1520 (opens in new tab)
Set aside: NONE
Published: May 28, 2026
Updated: May 28, 2026
Agency: CLERK TEMPORARY EMERGENCY (opens in new tab)
Office: —
Department: —
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Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Bradley Lysaght

Place of performance

Stratford, CT 06614

USA

Original Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, MD, intends to negotiate and award a Sole-Source Contract modification under Contract N00019-22-C-0004 to Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company, 6900 Main St. Stratford, CT 06615-9129 for the procurement of Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) to redesign, qualify, productionize, and retrofit a new Tail Fold Lock Actuator (TFLA) into the CH-53K aircraft. This requi...

This requirement will be procured in accordance with statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2), in that Sikorsky is the only responsible source and no other type of equipment will satisfy Marine Corps requirements. Sikorsky is the designer, developer, and sole producer of the CH-53K aircraft and the only known source that possesses the data, technical skills, and requisite knowledge of the design, fabrication, performance, operation, maintenance, and support characteristics of the CH-53K to fulfill this need in a timely manner. This notice is for informational purposes only. For subcontracting opportunities, please contact Jason Lockwood, Sikorsky Subcontracting Manager, at 203-225-3657.

Note: The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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