V-22 Technology Refresh “Digital Backbone”
ID: N00019-25-RFPREQ-APM275-0634Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6c298f788287426d8acf3448246fcf5b/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), is conducting market research to identify potential sources for innovative network solutions, referred to as the "Digital Backbone," for the V-22 Osprey aircraft. The primary objective is to enhance the aircraft's ability to rapidly integrate new capabilities and disseminate avionics information without modifying existing mission processing software, thereby facilitating the onboarding of third-party applications. This initiative is crucial for improving the V-22's operational efficiency and adaptability to evolving mission requirements. Interested parties must submit their responses by 5:00 PM ET on September 26, 2025, to Kady M. Harris at kady.m.harris.civ@us.navy.mil and Marissa Fields at marissa.g.fields.civ@us.navy.mil, as this is a request for information only and not a solicitation for proposals.

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    kady.m.harris.civ@us.navy.mil
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