Opportunity
SAM #N68520-26-SIMACQ-QK00000-0173
Test and Evaluation of F414 Inlet Nozzle Bellmouth Assembly for Fleet Readiness Center
Buyer
Fleet Readiness Center
Posted
August 07, 2026
Respond By
August 20, 2026
Identifier
N68520-26-SIMACQ-QK00000-0173
NAICS
336412, 541380, 541330
This opportunity from the Fleet Readiness Center (NAVAIR HQS, Department of the Navy) seeks small business contractors for specialized test and evaluation services: - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, NAVAIR HQS, Fleet Readiness Center - OEMs and Vendors: - General Electric (OEM of the F414 Inlet Nozzle Bellmouth Assembly) - Products/Services Requested: - Test and evaluation of the F414 Inlet Nozzle Bellmouth Assembly (Part Number: 21C14500P10) - Inspection of lamination coating - Failure cause analysis - Preparation of repair estimate - Non-proprietary Test and Evaluation Findings Report - Quotation for repair - Return shipping to COMFRC Aviation Support Equipment, Solomons, MD - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All work must be performed at the contractor's facility - Services must meet or exceed the manufacturer's (OEM) specifications - 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside - Award based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria
Description
Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside: This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Clause 52.219-6. Offers are solicited only from qualified small business concerns, and any proposals recieved from other than small business concerns will be deemed nonresponsive and will be rejected. Any resulting award will be made excusively to an eligible small business concern.
Description of Services: This requirement is for the test and evaluation of the F414 Inlet Nozzle Bellmouth Assembly, Part Number 21C14500P10. The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, and labor to inspect the lamination coating on the nozzle, determine the cause of failure, and prepare an estimate for repair. The contractor's work is to be performed at their own facility and must meet or exceed the manufacturer's specifications. Key deliverables include a non-proprietary Test and Evaluation (T&E) Findings Report, a quotation for the cost of repair, and return shipping of the unit to COMFRC Aviation Support Equipment in Solomons, MD.
Procedures for award: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. To be considered for award, the Offeror must first demonstrate acceptable Technical Capability through the submission of a written Capability Statement, which will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. Technical Capability will be assessed on the Offeror's demonstrated ability to perform the required test, evaluation, and potential repairs on the F414 nozzle assembly in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). Among those Offerors determined to be technically acceptable, the award will be made to the Offeror proposing the lowest Total Evaluated Price, which will be calculated as the combined total of the Test and Evaluation (T&E) and the cost of return shipping to the Government's designated destination.
Capability Statements: Capability statement packages shall be no more than two 8.5 x 11-inch pages, font no smaller than 12 point, 1.5 spaced, and must demonstrate ability to provide the services listed in the required capabilities described herein. The capability statement package shall be sent via email to daniel.h.collins4.mil@us.navy.mil. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to daniel.h.collins4.mil@us.navy.mil. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company CAGE Code, Company Business Size, and Point of Contact (POC) including name, phone number, and email address.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered, if recieved prior to the closing date and time, by the agency.