SAM #N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM265-1047

NAVAIR market research for F/A-18 and EA-18G Avionics Block III retrofit hardware

NAVAIR PMA-265 is gathering industry information on Avionics Block III retrofit hardware for F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft. - Government buyer: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Office PMA-265 for F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft. - Aircraft and users: F/A-18 F/G and EA-18G aircraft, including U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales configurations for the Royal Australian Air Force. - Requested hardware: Complete Avionics Block III retrofit kits, Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs), sub-tier components, hardware, and parts. The scope includes Advanced Cockpit System (ACS), Audio Management System (AMS), and Digital Communication System Generation 5 (DCS Gen 5) hardware. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named in the notice. - Quantities and part numbers: None are specified. - Notable capability interests: Experience with obsolete military aerospace electronic components, access to technical data, quality processes and certifications, and relevant sourcing capabilities. The Government also seeks available pricing, lead times, and stock levels. - Opportunity context: This is a market-research request for information, not a solicitation or commitment to award.

Description

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. 

The Naval Air Systems Command, PMA-265 (Program Office for F/A-18 and EA-18G Aircraft), is soliciting information from industry to determine potential contractors who have the skills, experience, qualifications, and knowledge required to successfully support the successful hardware delivery of Avionics Block III Retrofit Kits and associated Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRA) for FY27 on F/A-18 F/G, EA-18G and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) configurations for United States Navy (USN) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).  This includes, but not limited to, the Advanced Cockpit System (ACS), Audio Management System (AMS), and Digital Communication System, Generation 5 (DCS Gen 5). 

This procurement supports hardware delivery only. Required deliverables encompass complete Avionics Block III Retrofit Kits, sub-tier components, hardware, parts and WRAs.  

The period of performance is anticipated to begin in September 2027.  The contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price (FFP). 

DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), BUT RATHER A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) from industry that will allow the Government to identify interested sources capable of meeting the requirements. This RFI is issued solely for market research, planning and information purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contractual agreement, nor will the Government pay for information solicited hereunder. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award, or be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties in support of the effort mentioned above.  

The Government is interested in receiving vendors’ commercial published price lists for items they believe meet the need in this RFI. The Government is also interested in lead-time and current stock level. 

All data received in response to this RFI, marked or designated as corporate or proprietary, will be fully protected from release outside the Government. Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future associated RFP that may be issued. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the System for Award Management (SAM) website: www.sam.gov. It is the potential offeror’s responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any follow-on information. 

Submission Instructions 

Interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement of no more than one (1) page in length (8.5 x 11-inch pages, font no smaller than 12-point, 1.5 line spaced) demonstrating their ability to provide the specified components. The capability statement should be in bullet point format and should include, at a minimum, the following: 

1. Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, CAGE code, UEI number and Point-Of-Contact (POC) information to include POC’s name, phone number, and email address. 

2. A detailed description of the company's experience in procuring and qualifying obsolete electronic components for military aerospace applications. 

3. Evidence of access to the required technical data and specifications for the listed components. 

4. A description of the company's quality assurance processes and certifications. 

5. Any other relevant information that demonstrates the company's ability to meet the Government's requirements. 

Responses shall be submitted electronically to the designated Contract Specialist, Cassaundra Somerville, in Microsoft Word format or Portable Document Format (PDF) at the following email address: cassaundra.e.somerville.civ@us.navy.mil.  

All responses, including capability statements, shall be submitted no later than 5:00 PM EST, 10 November 2026. All information submitted should be unclassified. 

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