Sources Sought for the Overhaul of the CH-47 Swashplate, Controllable
Key Dates
Due Date
-
Posted Date
-
Agency & Value
Agency
W6QK ACC-RSA
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
W58RGZ-26-B-0026
NAICS
336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Classification Code
1615
Additional Details
The Department of the Army, through the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal (W6QK ACC-RSA), has issued a Sources Sought notice to support market research for the potential competitive acquisition of overhaul services for the CH-47 Swashplate, Controllable. This critical component, identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 1615-01-395-0007 and Part Number 145R3551-18, is an essential part of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet and is classified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI).
The primary objective of this procurement is to secure a contractor capable of performing comprehensive overhaul services for the CH-47 Swashplate, Controllable, restoring unserviceable units to a like-new, fully serviceable, and airworthy condition. The overhaul process must strictly adhere to government specifications as detailed in Depot Maintenance Work Requirement (DMWR) 55-1615-297, Revision dated March 30, 2012, Change #1. The anticipated contract will be a five-year, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement, with an estimated quantity range of a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 144 units over the contract period. This maximum includes up to 24 units designated for Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
Given the CSI designation, only vendors approved by the System Readiness Directorate (SRD) are currently qualified to perform this work. The presently approved sources are Overhaul Support Services LLC, Airtronics Inc., and The Boeing Company. However, the government encourages interested parties with the requisite capabilities to pursue Source Approval Request (SAR) procedures, as outlined on the Army’s Aviation and Missile Command (AVMC) website, to become eligible for future consideration.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 336413, “Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing,” with a size standard of 1,500 employees. There are no set-aside restrictions for this procurement; all qualified businesses, regardless of size or socio-economic status, are invited to respond. Contractors should provide their business size, socio-economic status, and complete company contact information, including points of contact with names, positions, phone numbers, and email addresses.
The place of performance for this requirement is Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The procurement is managed by the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, with primary and secondary points of contact being Cameron Maclin ([email protected]) and Charles R. Miller ([email protected], 256-955-9283), respectively.
This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the government. No reimbursement will be made for any costs incurred in responding to this notice. Interested parties are requested to submit their responses electronically to the designated contract specialist by May 19, 2026.
Contractors evaluating this opportunity should note the critical safety nature of the item, the requirement for strict adherence to government overhaul specifications, and the necessity of SRD approval for performance. The contract’s long-term, IDIQ structure and the inclusion of FMS quantities underscore the importance of sustained, high-quality support for the CH-47 fleet’s operational readiness.
For further details and to monitor updates, interested parties should refer to the official notice on SAM.gov (Opportunity ID: 6c184ae115b7454a860cf7f740646b3b).