Opportunity

PIEE #N0001926R1039

Draft RFP for E-6B Mercury Depot Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Services

Buyer

Naval Air Systems Command

Posted

July 09, 2026

Respond By

July 24, 2026

Identifier

N0001926R1039

NAICS

336411

This opportunity is a DRAFT RFP from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-271 for depot-level maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the E-6B Mercury aircraft. - Scope includes: - Scheduled and unscheduled depot maintenance per Planned Maintenance Interval Specification - Aircraft modifications via technical directives and engineering change proposals - Material fabrication and standalone drop-in modifications/repairs - Contractor Field Team support for offsite work - Anticipated as a single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract - Five-year base ordering period, with an option for an additional five years (FY27–FY36) - Access to the DRAFT RFP and attachments is restricted: - Only U.S.-incorporated companies with certified DD Form 2345 and SAM.gov registration are eligible - Compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling and export control laws is required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Industry feedback is requested prior to final RFP release - Virtual pre-solicitation conference and one-on-one meetings are available for interested vendors

Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), on behalf of PMA-271 (Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office), posts a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) for the PMA-271 E-6B Mercury Depot Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) effort. This notice is a follow-on to the E-6B MRO Presolicitation Notice N00019-25-RFPREQ-APM271-0012 posted on 09 April 2026. NAVAIR intends to solicit for a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for MRO services for the E-6B aircraft under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6 full and open competition. The IDIQ is anticipated to include one (1) five-year ordering period with the option for one (1) additional five-year ordering period from Fiscal Year (FYs) 2027 through 2036. The scope of work under this IDIQ contract will include performing scheduled and unscheduled depot maintenance tasks and repairs in accordance with the Planned Maintenance Interval Specification, aircraft modifications via technical directives and engineering change proposals, and material fabrication. This effort will also include aircraft inductions for standalone drop-in modifications and repairs and a Contractor Field Team to support modifications and repairs offsite.Anticipated award is third quarter of Government Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. The 24 July 2026 response date identified in this posting is the response date for receiving Industry comments and questions associated with the DRAFT RFP. The DRAFT RFP, including all attachments, will be posted in the Solicitation Module of the U.S. Government PIEE website with restricted access and will only be made available to companies incorporated in the United States as verified via SAM.gov. The intent of this posting is to solicit feedback from Industry on the DRAFT RFP and associated attachments prior to issuing the final RFP. Please submit questions using the file named “Draft RFP Question and Answer form_Offeror Name.xlsx” and replace Offeror Name with your Company name. This file is posted in the Solicitation Module of the U.S. Government PIEE and will be accessible with the DRAFT RFP and associated attachments after Offerors are granted access following the procedures set forth under “Access to documents”. Please submit questions not later than 24 July 2026. Any proprietary information provided in the questions or comments shall be marked or annotated accordingly. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted.Access to documents – The DRAFT RFP and associated attachments may contain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and may contain information whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C. Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (Title 50, U.S.C. App. 2401 et seq.). Accordingly, all requests for access to the DRAFT RFP and associated attachments must be in writing and shall include a statement that the company intends to submit as a prime contractor, company name, address, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code (as it appears in SAM.gov and as registered in the PIEE Solicitation Module), as well as a certified copy of a DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. To obtain certification, contact Defense Logistics Information Service at (800) 352-3572 or https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/#joint­certification-program-jcp-office; company name, address, and CAGE code (as it appears in SAM.gov and as registered in the PIEE Solicitation Module). After obtaining a certified DD Form 2345, each potential Offeror shall transmit via email its written request for access to the DRAFT RFP and associated attachments, with the certified DD Form 2345 attached to the email to Contract Specialists Mr. Timothy C. Ayers (timothy.c.ayers.civ@us.navy.mil) and Mr. David T. Guy (David.t.guy.civ@us.navy.mil). Prior to granting access to the DRAFT RFP and associated attachments, the Government will verify that the company requesting the data is incorporated within the United States based on CAGE code listing in SAM.gov. Upon review of the potential Offeror’s written request and verification of potential Offeror’s status in SAM.gov, the Government will provide the potential Offeror access to the DRAFT RFP and associated attachments in the Solicitation Module of the U.S. Government PIEE website. Distribution of CUI by a potential Offeror to that potential Offeror’s team members, partners, subcontractors, suppliers and/or vendors shall be the responsibility of the potential Offeror and shall be limited to a “need to know” basis. All guidance contained herein with regard to handling, distribution and destruction of CUI data shall be flowed down to all subcontractors and team members. Those who access or take receipt of any technical data shall comply with all laws, export controls, and distribution statements associated with the document. ***************************************************************************************************Additionally, NAVAIR is providing an opportunity for vendors to attend a Virtual Pre-Solicitation Conference and virtual One-on-One meetings to discuss the DRAFT RFP and associated attachments on 29 July 2026 and 30 July 2026, beginning at 08:00:00 AM (Eastern Time) and ending at 15:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) via Microsoft Teams. The Virtual Pre-Solicitation Conference and One-on-One Meetings will be held at the unclassified level. To attend either or both meetings, register via email to Contract Specialists Mr. Timothy C. Ayers (timothy.c.ayers.civ@us.navy.mil) and Mr. David T. Guy (David.t.guy.civ@us.navy.mil) by 24 July 2026 at 05:00:00 PM (Eastern Time). • Pre-Solicitation Conference is open to all interested parties (potential Offerors and Subcontractors)• One-on-One Meetings are open only to potential Prime OfferorsRegistration for either meeting must be completed in advance and is required for participation. Registration must include a list of attendees (name, title, phone number, and email). Exceptions will not be made for late registration. Changes to the registration information (cancellation or substitution) can be made up until 12:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on 27 July 2026. Registration requests received after the deadline will not be accepted. Registered companies will be notified via email on or about 27 July 2026 with the time and information on how to join each session. Participation in the virtual meetings is neither mandatory nor is it a prerequisite to future participation by a potential Offeror in any potential future solicitations/contracts. DISCLAIMER PURSUANT TO FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 15.101(b), THIS NOTICE IS BEING ISSUED FOR A DRAFT RFP. THE DRAFT RFP IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN RFP OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE. THE DRAFT RFP DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. THE FINAL REQUIREMENT WILL BE DEFINED UNDER A FORMAL RFP. FURTHER, THE NAVY IS NOT AT THIS TIME SEEKING PROPOSALS AND WILL NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS. RESPONDENTS ARE ADVISED THAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE. ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE SOLELY AT THE EXPENSE OF THE INTERESTED PARTY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THIS WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT.

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