MARKET RESEARCH · SOURCES SOUGHT

CH-53 Depot Level Aircraft Modifications

Department of the Navy (Department of Defense), Naval Air Systems Command

Market research. Sources sought: not a bid yet. The agency wants to know which businesses can do the work. Answering can put you on its radar and can lead to a small-business set-aside.

Deadline: Nov 5, 2026, 5:00 PM ET (13 days left)
Who can bid: Only small businesses can bid (by the SBA size standard for this NAICS code).
Where the work is: Mcas New River, North Carolina
Industry (NAICS): 336411 · Aircraft Manufacturing
Solicitation number: N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM261-0681
Posted: Oct 20, 2026
Product/service code: K015

From the notice

Disclaimer THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRAC…

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What to do next

Open the notice on SAM.gov and read what the agency is asking.
Send the short response it asks for (usually your capabilities, size status and past work) before the deadline.
Mention your small-business status: enough small businesses answering can lead the agency to set the contract aside.
Watch for the solicitation that may follow.

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