# CH-53K FY26 SDTA Installs Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0001926rfpreqapm2610082 - Solicitation number: N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM261-0082 - Notice type: Presolicitation - Status: Closed. Deadline was June 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: Naval Air Systems Command (N00019) - NAICS: 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing - Product or service code: 1520 Aircraft, Rotary Wing - Set-aside: 8(a) sole source - Place of performance: Stratford, Connecticut - County: Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (FIPS 09120). https://abierto.us/counties/greater-bridgeport-planning-region-ct-09120 - City: Stratford. https://abierto.us/cities/stratford-ct-0912074190 - First posted: June 16, 2026 - Last posted: June 16, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2bd1e33c07794261bd3e5e305ca5507f/view ## Description The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue a Delivery Order, using an existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) #N00019-23-G-0002, to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a Lockheed Martin Company, 6900 Main St. Stratford, CT 06615-9129, on an other than full and open competitive basis. This delivery order procures engineering, logistics support, and installation services required to modify the CH-53K System Demonstration Test Article (SDTA) 2 (Bureau Number 169020) and incorporate AFC-646 on 9 applicable CH-53K aircraft as designated by TYCOM. Specific efforts include aircraft modifications, necessary non-recurring engineering, and installation support, ensuring the aircraft are configured safely for operational tasking. The estimated Period of Performance for this delivery order will be for 12 months, spanning from 01 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. This requirement will be procured in accordance with statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, 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 helicopter 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 information purposes only. For subcontracting opportunities, please contact Jason Lockwood, Sikorsky Supply Chain Manager jason.t.lockwood@lmco.com. ## Publications - June 16, 2026: Presolicitation, due June 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 2bd1e33c07794261bd3e5e305ca5507f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2bd1e33c07794261bd3e5e305ca5507f/view ## Points of contact - Tyler Scott, tyler.j.scott63.civ@us.navy.mil - Jamie Schoemaker, jamie.l.schoemaker.civ@us.navy.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0001926rfpreqapm2610082.