P-8&C-40 Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS)
Contact and place of performance
Brandi Firestien
USA
DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY...
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This notice serves as a market research tool conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 10 to assess potential sources and their technical capabilities. The findings from this market research will assist in determining the appropriate procurement strategy, including whether to issue a competitive solicitation or make a sole source award to The Boeing Company (CAFE: 0PXV4), the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the P8 and C-40 platforms. Only those firms who believe they possess the capability and the data rights to provide the required services and can meet the requirements as a prime contractor or as a joint venture are invited to respond to this notice.
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC), Patuxent River, Maryland intends to procure Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS) for the Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Center (NATEC) in support of C-40 and P-8 aircraft avionics airframe and associated support equipment. The Government is contemplating a single award (SA) contract with Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Level of Effort CLINs for services, and cost reimbursable CLINs for Other Direct Costs (ODCs) (Travel and Material) and a Period of Performance (PoP) of four (4) years starting approximately in FY27 Quarter 2.
The Contractor shall provide NATEC with CETS Contractor Field Services (CFS) to be provided to various Fleet shore activities for the purpose of informing, instructing, and training Navy, Marine Corps military and DoW civilian personnel to be proficient in the installation, operation, and maintenance of aircraft systems within all of the P8 and C-40 type model series. Additionally, CETS shall provide expert Avionics (AV) and Airframe (AF) technical guidance to resolve unusually complex technical problems.
The Contractor shall assign qualified personnel to a Permanent Duty Station (PDS) identified by Task Numbers in order to provide daily support to local activities. Please review the DRAFT Statement of Work Statement (SOW) and DD 1423s for the requirements.
Offerors shall have a Capability Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (self assessment) in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7021 and have an approved accounting system.
The Government anticipates that to meet its requirements, Contractors, other than The Boeing Company (as the C-40 and P-8 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), will require access to Boeing proprietary or restricted rights computer software, Boeing proprietary or limited rights technical data, and Boeing unique resources, skillsets and facilities. The Government does not have the necessary technical data rights to support the requirements. Respondents will need to provide licensing agreements or a letter of intent to enter into such a licensing agreement that clearly demonstrates their ability to obtain access to technical data and computer software needed to fulfill the requirements within the SOW and such that the agreement will be in place by FY27 Quarter 2.
Companies that are capable of meeting this requirement, currently possess or have authorized access to the necessary technical data or have a viable plan to obtain, generate, or otherwise secure the necessary technical data, and can maintain this capability throughout the duration of the effort being solicited, are encouraged to respond. Companies may also highlight unique data generation techniques that are currently utilized by your firm or areas where modifications can be performed, or the capability can be provided, without technical data provided by the Government or OEM. Interested offerors shall demonstrate the capability to meet the Government’s required timeline.
SUBMITTAL INFORMATION (CAPABILITIES STATEMENT)
Interested Offerors shall submit brief capability statements (no more than 20 pages in length, single spaced, Times New Roman 11-point font) electronically in Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) to the Contract Specialist, Brandi J. Firestien at [email protected] and the Procuring Contracting Officer, Tiffany L. Crayle at [email protected], no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on May 13, 2026. All questions or inquiries regarding this notice must be directed to the Contract Specialist and the Procuring Contracting Officer. No phone calls will be accepted.
The Government may elect not to discuss submissions received in response to this Source Sought with individual responders. There is no requirement to respond to the Sources Sought to be eligible for this procurement. However, the Government places tremendous value on the information received and may utilize it to finalize its acquisition strategy. Respondents shall fully use this opportunity to describe proven capabilities in performing the requirement as described in the Draft SOW.
All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, and e-mail address. Declaration as to whether a U.S. or foreign company; Company size (Small or Large according to the identified NAICS and size standard identified); If your company is a small business, specify type(s), provide any anticipated teaming arrangements and delineate between work to be accomplished by the prime and the work to be accomplished by the teaming partners.
Capability statement packages should demonstrate the ability to perform the services listed in the attached SOW. This documentation must address, at a minimum, the following: Reference to the Notice ID number N68520-25-RFPREQ-NF00000-0076 and the title of the SOW being referenced.
Vendors should appropriately mark any data that is proprietary or has restricted data rights.
If the company finds itself not capable to perform all parts of the SOW, please specify which portions of the SOW it is not capable of accomplishing. If the company will be teaming or utilizing subcontractors, please include information regarding which work the subcontractor will be responsible for and how the prime will determine a subcontractor is capable of accomplishing the work. If your company has any questions about the structure of the SOW, or areas that may need further definition, please also identify those in the response.
Responses to this Sources Sought, including any capability statements and communications regarding the solicitation, shall be electronically submitted via email to the Contract Specialist (CS)and the Procuring Contract Officer (PCO). All responses must be sufficient in detail to permit agency analysis to establish capability to meet requirements.
Any questions and/or comments regarding the Government SOW and/or DD 1423s may be submitted utilizing the questionnaire attachment.
If due to file size a company requires a Drop-off within DoD Safe, the Offeror must receive a drop-off request from the CS. The Offeror should contact the CS via email to notify them no later than 7 working days prior to the closing of the announcement. When the CS generates a drop-off request for you, you will receive an email with a link to submit your drop-off. This link is good for a one-time submission; ensure that the submission is sent to both the PCO and the CS
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS) in support of the Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Center (NATEC). This requirement, identified under solicitation number N68520-25-RFPREQ-NF00000-0076, involves providing Contractor Field Services (CFS) for C-40 and P-8 aircraft avionics, airframes, and associated support equipment. The primary purpose of these services is to inform, instruct, and train Navy, Marine Corps, and Department of Defense civilian personnel in the installation, operation, and maintenance of these aircraft systems. Contractors will also provide expert technical guidance to resolve complex avionics and airframe problems at various Fleet shore activities across the United States.
The government anticipates a single-award contract featuring Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Level of Effort CLINs for services and cost-reimbursable CLINs for travel and materials. The performance period is expected to last four years, beginning approximately in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027. This procurement is classified under NAICS 541330 Engineering Services and PSC L016 TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES. Because the P-8 and C-40 platforms are manufactured by Boeing, the government intends to use this research to determine if a competitive acquisition is feasible or if a sole-source award to the original equipment manufacturer is required. Potential sources must demonstrate the ability to secure necessary licensing agreements for Boeing proprietary technical data and restricted computer software.
Capability statements are due by May 13, 2026, and will be used to determine if any small business set-aside opportunities exist. All small business set-aside categories will be considered during this phase. Interested firms must possess a Capability Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 self-assessment and an approved accounting system. Submissions must be directed to the point of contact, Brandi Firestien, and should address the requirements outlined in the three provided attachments: a draft Statement of Work, a draft exhibit of contract data requirements, and a question submittal form. Personnel assigned to this effort will serve at permanent duty stations to provide daily support to local activities.
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