Follow-On Test and Evaluation Support for F/A-18 and EA-18G Aircraft (Operating Periods 23-27)
ID: N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-1062Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (K015)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ea20aef9efd340caaec0d8913df5c9bf/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command, intends to issue a cost-plus-fixed-fee, sole-source, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to The Boeing Company for Follow-On Test and Evaluation (FOT&E) support for the F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft over a five-year period. This contract will require Boeing to assist in the integration of new and upgraded weapon systems, provide flight clearance updates for the United States Navy, and implement various product improvements and enhancements. The Boeing Company, as the original designer and manufacturer of these aircraft, possesses the unique expertise and data necessary for effective aeromechanical flight test efforts and analysis. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Jacob Heintze at jacob.r.heintze.civ@us.navy.mil, with questions due by February 15, 2025, at 1400 EST.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jacob Heintze
    jacob.r.heintze.civ@us.navy.mil
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