# NAWCAD Forecasts Major FY2027 Recompetes

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division’s FY2026 fourth-quarter forecast identifies several major FY2027 competitions: TH-73 helicopter logistics support, T-45 aircraft logistics support, T-6/T-34 sustainment, and a consolidated Cyber Warfare Services IDIQ. The aircraft-support opportunities carry estimated values of **$500 million to $1.5 billion** each, while the cyber IDIQ is estimated at **$500 million to $1 billion**. The projected milestones make the cyber IDIQ’s final RFP a near-term planning item, with later FY2027 solicitations for the TH-73 and T-45 recompetes.

- The TH-73 solicitation is projected for Q3 FY2027, the T-45 solicitation for Q4 FY2027, and the T-6/T-34 sustainment award for Q3 FY2027. The Cyber Warfare Services IDIQ final RFP is projected for Q1 FY2027, which is underway as of October 26, 2026.
- Contractors should use the forecast to assess incumbent positions, identify teaming needs, and plan proposal resources against the stated milestones; the signal directs firms to monitor SAM.gov.
- The range and number of recompetes indicate substantial competition for Navy aircraft sustainment and cyber services work. Incumbents and prospective bidders should review their relevant capabilities and positioning for each distinct opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)
- U.S. Navy (Navy)

### Vendors
- Vertex Aerospace (incumbent)
- Amentum (incumbent)
- Resource Management Concepts (incumbent)
- The MIL Corp (incumbent)
- BAE Systems (incumbent)

### Sources
- [NAWCAD Forecast Lists Training Aircraft Support Recompetes](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/navy-nawcad-forecast-training-aircraft-cyber-idiq) - GovCon Wire