16--SEAT,AIRCRAFT
The U.S. Navy intends to sole-source the procurement of 24 aircraft seats (NSN 1680 016890941) for the CH-53K platform from Sikorsky, the Original Equipment Manufacturer, as no technical data or drawings are available for alternative sourcing. Delivery will be FOB Origin, and the performance location is not specified. The solicitation is expected to be issued around April 29, 2026, with a response closing date of May 29, 2026, and an anticipated award date of July 31, 2026. No budget amount is specified. Interested parties must submit a Source Approval Request if not already an approved manufacturer, but the procurement will not be delayed for approval.