PMA CSS Competition PMA 261 – N0042126R1033

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	N0042126R1033
Agency	Department of the Navy
Office	Naval Air Warfare Center Air Div
Where	See the notice
Posted	November 6, 2026
Bids due	January 18, 2027, 5:00 PM (UTC-05:00)
Who can bid	Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses only
Industry	Engineering & architecture (NAICS 541330)
Notice type	Solicitation
Contracting contact	Coryn Hansell · coryn.m.hansell.civ@us.navy.mil
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

Program Management Air (PMA)-261 H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters is a program office under the Deputy Portfolio Acquisition Executive (Marine Corps Aviation) (DPAE(A-MCA). PMA-261 is responsible for multiple H-53 variants including the CH-53E, MH-53E and the CH-53K helicopters. The H-53 assault missions include the lift and movement of cargo and troops/passengers; the tactical recovery of downed or damaged aircraft; and the lift of heavy, bulky equipment and supplies by external suspension. Contractor shall provide program/project management, administrative, budget/financial management, and corporate operations support services that enable PMA-261 Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to efficiently and effectively plan, execute, and manage their assigned programs/efforts, resulting in on-time and within-budget delivery of critical capabilities. Program has the requirement of Top Secret/Sensitive…

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What you'll need to bid

A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.

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