NAWCAD HX-21 CH-53K ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL CONTRACTOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT (CMS)

Estimated Value: $100,000,000
Open New 20 days left MarylandTransportation & Logisticsrfi
Nov 5, 2026
Nov 25, 2026 1:00 PM
Transportation & Logistics
rfi
488190
Small Business

Key questions

When is this bid due?

Responses are due November 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM (local agency time). That is 20 days from today.

Where is the work?

Maryland. It is listed with other open Maryland government bids on BidsNexus.

Who can bid?

The notice sets this opportunity aside for Small Business businesses. Confirm eligibility in the solicitation documents.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 488190 (Transportation & Logistics).

What kind of solicitation is it?

Request for Information (RFI) in the Transportation & Logistics category.

How do I respond?

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AI Summary
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is seeking contractor maintenance support (CMS) services for organizational level (O-level) maintenance on CH-53K test aircraft. This is a follow-on requirement with an anticipated increase in on-site personnel. The government is conducting market research to identify potential firms and determine acquisition methods, with a focus on potential small business set-aside opportunities.
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Line Items
ItemQtyUnitEst. Unit PriceEst. TotalCategory
Organizational Level (O-Level) Contractor Maintenance Support (CMS) Services for CH-53K Test Aircraft 75 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) per year $120,000.00 $9,000,000.00 Professional Services
Limited Intermediate Level (I-Level) Maintenance Support Services for CH-53K Test Aircraft 1 lot per year $500,000.00 $500,000.00 Professional Services
Limited Depot Level (D-Level) Maintenance Support Services for CH-53K Test Aircraft 1 lot per year $500,000.00 $500,000.00 Professional Services
Aircraft Logistics Support Services for CH-53K Test Aircraft 1 lot per year $750,000.00 $750,000.00 Professional Services
Support Equipment (SE) Maintenance Services 1 lot per year $250,000.00 $250,000.00 Professional Services
Maintenance of Prototype Aircraft Components 1 lot per year $200,000.00 $200,000.00 Professional Services
Aircraft Configuration and Installation Services 1 lot per year $300,000.00 $300,000.00 Professional Services
Other Direct Costs (ODCs) - Materials, Travel, Equipment, etc. 1 lot per year $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 Other
Performance Incentive 1 lot per year $500,000.00 $500,000.00 Professional Services
Organizational Level (O-Level) Contractor Maintenance Support (CMS) Services for CH-53K Test Aircraft (Total 5-year period) 75 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) for 5 years $600,000.00 $45,000,000.00 Professional Services
Limited Intermediate Level (I-Level) Maintenance Support Services for CH-53K Test Aircraft (Total 5-year period) 1 lot for 5 years $2,500,000.00 $2,500,000.00 Professional Services
Limited Depot Level (D-Level) Maintenance Support Services for CH-53K Test Aircraft (Total 5-year period) 1 lot for 5 years $2,500,000.00 $2,500,000.00 Professional Services
Aircraft Logistics Support Services for CH-53K Test Aircraft (Total 5-year period) 1 lot for 5 years $3,750,000.00 $3,750,000.00 Professional Services
Support Equipment (SE) Maintenance Services (Total 5-year period) 1 lot for 5 years $1,250,000.00 $1,250,000.00 Professional Services
Maintenance of Prototype Aircraft Components (Total 5-year period) 1 lot for 5 years $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 Professional Services
Aircraft Configuration and Installation Services (Total 5-year period) 1 lot for 5 years $1,500,000.00 $1,500,000.00 Professional Services
Other Direct Costs (ODCs) - Materials, Travel, Equipment, etc. (Total 5-year period) 1 lot for 5 years $5,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 Other
Performance Incentive (Total 5-year period) 1 lot for 5 years $2,500,000.00 $2,500,000.00 Professional Services
Estimated Bid Value$100,000,000.00

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📎 Att_1_-_Draft_CH-53K_PWS_11_5_2026.pdf View
📎 Att_2_-_Draft_Labor_Categories_and_Staffing_Matrix.pdf View
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