Opportunity
SAM #N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM265-1031
Technical Data Package for FPU-13/A Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA) for F/A-18E/F IRST
Buyer
Naval Air Systems Command
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
September 16, 2026
Identifier
N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM265-1031
NAICS
541330, 336413
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is seeking a vendor to develop and deliver a comprehensive Technical Data Package (TDP) for the FPU-13/A Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA) used in the F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system. - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Technical Data Package (TDP) for FPU-13/A Fuel Tank Assembly - Must support repair and sustainment at Navy Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot-level repair sites - Must comply with MIL-STD-31000C - Includes: - Product Engineering Design Data (removal/replacement of subassemblies, fault isolation, manufacture/repair of wiring harnesses and tubing) - Commercial Engineering Design Data - Special Tooling Engineering Design Data - Specifications - Special Packaging Instructions Engineering Design Data - Required metadata - Excludes engineering design data for original manufacture or full construction of the FTA and structural repair of major FTA components - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must host a TDP Guidance Conference and incremental In-Process Reviews (IPRs) - Data must be delivered to a government-managed authoritative source repository
Description
DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure a comprehensive Technical Data Package (TDP) for the FPU-13/A Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA). The applicable Product Service Code (PSC) is 7650 and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413. In accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) 10.001, this Sources Sought serves as a market research tool to identify potential and eligible business firms capable of providing the described supplies/services prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuing a Request for Proposal. Any contract actions that the Government may intend to procure in the future will be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE), as applicable, in accordance with RFO 5.201(b).
REQUIRED CAPABILITIES The goal of this effort is to procure a tailored TDP for the FPU-13/A FTA to support repair and sustainment activities at U.S. Navy Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot-level repair sites. The offeror must be capable of developing and delivering a TDP in accordance with MIL-STD-31000C, to include Product Engineering Design Data (sufficient to support removal and replacement of subassemblies, fault isolation, and the manufacture/repair of wiring harnesses and tubing), Commercial Engineering Design Data, Special Tooling (ST) Engineering Design Data, Specifications, and Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) Engineering Design Data, along with required metadata. Engineering design data is not required for the original manufacture or full construction of the entire FTA or structural repair of major FTA structural components. Additionally, the offeror must be capable of hosting and supporting a TDP Guidance Conference and incremental In-Process Reviews (IPRs) to ensure complete understanding of Government requirements and to facilitate the delivery of data to a Government-managed authoritative source repository.
SUBMISSION DETAILS Interested businesses shall submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten 8.5 x 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 12 point, 1.5 spaced) demonstrating their ability to provide the supplies or services listed in the required capabilities described herein. Documentation should be in bullet format. The capability statement package shall be sent via email to gabrielle.j.blew.civ@us.navy.mil. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to gabrielle.j.blew.civ@us.navy.mil. All responses must be received no later than 15-Sep-2026. 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.