ContractSources Sought

Bingo Fuel State Alert for F-5 Aircraft

DEPT OF DEFENSE N00421-26-RFPREQ-TPM226-0466
Response Deadline
Jun 8, 2026
17 days left
Days Remaining
17
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Naval Air Systems Command, PMA-226 Adversary and Specialized Aircraft, is seeking market input for a Bingo Fuel State Alert system for F-5N and F-5F aircraft to let aircrew set custom total fuel level alerts. The work centers on a fuel alerting solution that can display 0 to 2,500 pounds in 100-pound increments, support easily adjustable thresholds, and be qualified for F-5E/F configurations, with commercial off-the-shelf solutions preferred to limit development. The capability is intended to improve safety beyond the current low-fuel warning, and the government anticipates a need for about fifteen units with non-recurring engineering completed within 18 months and airworthiness approval within four months. Responses should include a rough order of magnitude, a notional schedule, proposed solution details including any NRE, and company experience and size status. Capability statements are due by June 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
334511
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
PSC Code
1680
MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
SOURCES SOUGHT F-5 Bingo Bug_FINAL.pdf
PDF174 KBMay 22, 2026
AI Summary
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) seeks industry input for a Bingo Fuel State Alert system for F-5N/F aircraft. This system would allow aircrew to set custom fuel level alerts, improving safety beyond the current low-fuel warning. Ideal solutions are commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and qualified for F-5E/F configurations, minimizing development costs. The system must display 0-2500 lbs of fuel, allow 100 lb increment alerts, and have easily adjustable thresholds. Responses should include a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), a notional schedule, and details on proposed solutions, including any Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE). The government anticipates needing fifteen units, with NRE completing within 18 months and airworthiness approval within four months. Capability statements, due by June 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, should detail company experience, size status (small, veteran-owned, etc.), technical skills, and a top-level schedule. This is a Sources Sought notice for market research and does not guarantee a future contract.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 22, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 8, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 9, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV

Point of Contact

Name
James Redding - Contract Specialist

Place of Performance

St James, Maryland, UNITED STATES

Official Sources