PIEE #N6833526Q0433

F/A-18 IRST Program Loader Set (PLS) BLOCK II Cable Assembly Procurement

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) is seeking small business proposals for a Firm Fixed Price contract to supply a Cable Assembly for the IRST Program Loader Set (PLS) BLOCK II, supporting the F/A-18 E/F program. - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) - Products/Services Requested: - Cable Assembly for IRST Program Loader Set (PLS) BLOCK II - No specific OEMs or part numbers provided - Requirements: - 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 335929 - Technical drawing package is government-owned, export controlled, and contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) - Offerors must have Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (self-assessment) - Certified DD Form 2345 required to access technical data - Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be submitted with offers - Notable Details: - Compliance with CMMC Level 2 and export control regulations is mandatory - No named OEMs; opportunity is open to qualified small businesses able to manufacture the cable assembly per government specifications

Description

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) is officially releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a competitive basis for the procurement of Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) as outlined in the attached Solicitation N68335-26-Q-0433 package: Eval Plan, Buy Terms and CLIN Structure. The PSE items are required in support of the F/A-18 E/F program.This solicitation is being issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR Part 19. In order for the offeror to be found technically acceptable, the offeror must be considered a small business under the NAICS code of the solicitation, NAICS 335929.Technical Data Package and Export Control RequirementsThis solicitation includes DFARS 252.204-7025, Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Requirements. The technical data package contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Offerors must obtain access to the CUI drawing package to prepare a proposal. Proof of CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification is required to request access to the technical data package.The Government owns the Drawing Package for Cable Assembly, IRST Program Loader Set (PLS) BLOCK II, which is considered Export Controlled. All Offerors must possess a current and certified DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) to request access to the drawings. Drawings will be provided to the designated data custodian listed on the certified DD Form 2345 via the DoD SAFE website.Requesting Access to Solicitation DocumentsTo request access to the Government-provided documents associated with this solicitation, Offerors must submit the following via email: 1. Proof of current and valid CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification.2. A certified DD Form 2345.Requests should be sent to the Point of Contact (POC) listed below.Solicitation Number: N68335-26-Q-0433 Point of Contact and QuestionsThe Point of Contact (POC) for this solicitation is: Mrs. Devin Hader, devin.l.hader.civ@us.navy.mil .All questions and inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email and reference Solicitation Number: N68335-26-Q-0433, Solicitation Title: F/A-18 Cable Assembly, IRST PLS BLOCK II. Questions must be received no later than 16:00 EST, 08/04/2026. Offerors are encouraged to review the Solicitation N68335-26-Q-0433 package thoroughly before submitting questions or requests for access. Late submissions of questions or requests for access may not be considered.This RFP shall not be construed as obligating the Government to award a contract or authorizing work to commence and shall not serve as a basis for any future claims against the Government.

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