# SAM #N00019-26-NORFP-TPM265-1043 

NAVAIR market research for F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G depot maintenance and Inner Wing Panel work

**Buyer:** Naval Air Systems Command
**Posted:** October 06, 2026
**Respond By:** October 21, 2026
**Identifier:** N00019-26-NORFP-TPM265-1043
**NAICS:** 336411, 488190, 336413

NAVAIR is seeking capable sources for depot-level maintenance and structural sustainment of F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft.
- **Government buyer:** Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Office PMA-265.
- **OEM:** **Boeing** is identified as the aircraft OEM; respondents must be able to interpret and execute Boeing technical data.
- **Requested services:** Depot-level inspections, modifications, structural repairs, and remanufacturing for F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft; Inner Wing Panel analysis, modifications, and repairs to restore service life to new-design specifications.
- **Notable capabilities:** Relevant tactical-aircraft structural repair and service-life-extension experience; liaison engineering; advanced non-destructive inspections; suitable hangar space and tooling; required facility and personnel security clearances; AS9100, AS9110, or equivalent quality certification; compliance with NAVAIR safety requirements; and management of military-grade aviation materials and diminishing sources.
- **Quantities and part numbers:** None are specified. This is market research to assess source capability and potential small-business set-aside opportunities.

### Description

<p>Disclaimer&nbsp;</p>

<p>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. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirement of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement PGI 206.103-170. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA-265 is conducting market research to identify potential sources with the expertise, capabilities, and experience for the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft inspections, modifications, repairs, and F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G Inner Wing Panel (IWP) modifications and repairs.&nbsp; The remanufacturing efforts for the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G will restore aircraft and IWP service life projections to the new design specifications.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.&nbsp; The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if the required product exists in the marketplace and if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. A site visit is required to determine a suitable source.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eligibility&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is K015 (Modification of Equipment - Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components). The NAICS code is 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>REQUIRED CAPABILITIES&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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	<p>Relevant Experience: Proven past performance executing complex structural repairs, remanufacturing, and Service Life Extension Programs (SLEP) on F/A-18 E/F, EA-18G, or similar tactical aircraft, including Inner Wing Panel (IWP) analysis.&nbsp;</p>
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	<p>Liaison Engineering: Capability to provide on-site or reach-back liaison engineering support to rapidly resolve discrepancies, document non-conformances, and design localized repairs when standard technical manuals do not cover the structural degradation found, specifically corrosion issues.&nbsp;</p>
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</ul>

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	<p>Engineering &amp; Technical Proficiency: Ability to interpret and execute Original Equipment&nbsp; Manufacturer (OEM) (Boeing) Technical Data Packages (TDPs), provide liaison engineering for structural deviations, and perform advanced Non-Destructive Inspections (NDI).&nbsp;</p>
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</ul>

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	<p>Facilities, Tooling &amp; Security: Possession of adequate hangar space, specialized structural tooling, and the requisite Facility Security Clearances (FCL) and personnel clearances (e.g., SECRET) to handle tactical aircraft and systems.&nbsp;</p>
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	<p>Quality &amp; Safety Compliance: An established Quality Management System (QMS) certified to AS9100/AS9110 (or DCMA-approved equivalent), and strict adherence to NAVAIR ground and flight safety regulations.&nbsp;</p>
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	<p>Supply Chain Management: Demonstrated ability to source military-grade aviation materials and proactively manage Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS).&nbsp;</p>
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