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

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https://sam.gov/opp/e682d70860b342dea3db908d9c079b64/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), is seeking information from industry regarding the Follow-On Test and Evaluation Support for F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft for operating periods 23-27. The objective is to identify potential firms capable of providing uninterrupted test and evaluation support, including engineering services, maintenance, and data analysis for these critical aircraft systems. This follow-on requirement is essential for integrating new weapon systems and ensuring flight clearance updates, with the anticipated contract to be awarded as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract starting in the third quarter of 2025, lasting for five years. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements by 5:00 PM EST on December 23, 2024, to Jacob Heintze at jacob.r.heintze.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Jacob Heintze
    jacob.r.heintze.civ@us.navy.mil
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