ContractPresolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Aeromechanics Systems and Engineering

DEPT OF DEFENSE• N00421-26-R-1009
Response Deadline
May 28, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Presolicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division intends to issue a competitive solicitation for Aeromechanics and Systems Engineering research, development, and technical support services for the Navy and Marine Corps air systems Flight Controls Branch. The work includes software and hardware development, prototype development, and analysis supporting lifecycle engineering and program management for systems such as the F/A-18, F-35, V-22 Osprey, and MQ-4 Triton. The acquisition is planned as a single-award IDIQ with a five-year ordering period, under a total small business set-aside, with performance in St. James, Maryland. The RFP is anticipated around June 15, 2026, will be posted to PIEE, and proposals must be submitted through the PIEE Solicitation Module, with no response required to this presolicitation notice.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Code
R425
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Presolicitation Notice Aeromechanics Follow On (1).docx
Word•29 KB•May 14, 2026
AI Summary
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) intends to issue a competitive solicitation for Aeromechanics and Systems Engineering research, development, and technical support services. These services encompass software and hardware development, prototype development, and analysis for various Navy and Marine Corps air systems, including the F/A-18, F-35, V-22 Osprey, and MQ-4 Triton programs. The anticipated contract type is a Single Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) with a five-year ordering period. The acquisition strategy is expected to be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside, with the formal Request for Proposals (RFP) projected to be released around June 15, 2026. This pre-solicitation notice emphasizes that it does not constitute an RFP and is subject to change.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 14, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 28, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 12, 2026

Agency Information

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

Point of Contact

Name
Taylor Grau

Place of Performance

St James, Maryland, UNITED STATES

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