Opportunity
SAM #N0001926RFPREQAPM290XXXX
Presolicitation for P-8A and C-40 EBU & QEC Kits for NAVAIR
Buyer
Naval Air Systems Command
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
April 16, 2026
Identifier
N0001926RFPREQAPM290XXXX
NAICS
336413, 336412
This opportunity involves the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) seeking sources for specialized aircraft engine kits for the P-8A and C-40 fleets: - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), under the Department of the Navy - Sub-agencies: PMA-290 Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program and PMA-207 Tactical Airlift Program Office - Contracting office: N00019 - Naval Air Systems Command - HQS - OEMs and Vendors: - The Boeing Company is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) identified - Products/Services Requested: - Quick Engine Change (QEC) Kit for 737 P8 (Part Number: QECNG737) - Engine Build-Up Kit with Inlet Cowell, Compressor Inlet PN 314-2100-4 (Part Number: EBUKIT2018) - Engine Build-Up Kit without Inlet Cowell, Compressor Inlet PN 314-2100-4 (Part Number: EBUKIT2019) - No specific quantities are provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Kits are for both Domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) P-8A and C-40 aircraft - Sole source procurement is anticipated, but market research is being conducted to identify any other qualified sources - Delivery location is Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland - Technical details for each kit are specified, including part numbers and configuration (with/without inlet cowell) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD - Contracting office at NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS CMD HEADQUARTERS, Patuxent River, MD
Description
1.0 Purpose/Scope
This Presolicitation Notice is to seek additional sources and notify industry of the Government’s intent to negotiate with only one source for the procurement of both Domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) P-8A Aircraft Quick Engine Change (QEC) Kits and Engine Build Up (EBU) Kits for Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) Program 290 (PMA-290) and QEC Kits for Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207) to be delivered to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. The QEC and EBU Kits are considered to be commercial items. The intended source is The Boeing Company. The Government is pursuing this acquisition on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
As part of its market research, NAVAIR, is issuing this Sources Sought and Notice of Intent to determine if there exists an adequate number of interested and qualified contractors capable of performing the requirement as described. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. The technical specifications describe only the currently contemplated possible specifications and may vary from the actual specifications identified in final Product Descriptions included in any Request for Quote (RFQ).
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the supplies described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this Notice.
2.0 Objectives of the Sources Sought
Understand the level of interest and availability of potential vendors that could provide the requested turnkey solution.
Identify issues, roadblocks, and barriers to successful solution implementations. Obtain vendor feedback on if the vendor will utilize any subcontractors or teaming arrangements. Identify if a total solution can be provided via open market contractors. Provision of other benefits of leveraging a turnkey solution. Comments regarding any ambiguities or needed clarifications of the draft technical specifications. Obtain vendor feedback on any other pre-existing contracts that might meet this need.
3.0 Sources
The Sources Sought and Notice of Intent will be posted to SAM.gov.
4.0 Draft Technical Specifications
QECNG737 – Kit: QEC, 737, P8 EBUKIT2018 (w/ Inlet Cowell – Compressor Inlet PN 314-2100-4) – Kit: Top, Engine Build-Up EBUKIT2019 (w/o Inlet Cowell – Compressor Inlet PN 314-2100-4) – Kit: Top, Engine Build-Up
5.0 Notes to Responders
All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked “Proprietary” will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. NAVAIR will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought. There is no commitment by the Government to issue an RFQ, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this Sources Sought.
Please limit responses or capability statement to three pages. Review the objectives under Section 2.0 and include any concerns, possible issues, comments, or suggestions relative to those points in the statement. Any format is acceptable. Also, include contract number, relevant information on the company, and, if available, brief descriptions of recent and relevant projects for products similar to that described in the draft technical specifications.
Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought.
Submit Sources Sought responses to the Contracting Officer via email by the close date specified in SAM.gov. Contact information is listed below.