Aeromechanics Systems and Engineering

SOL #: N00421-26-R-1009Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV
PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, United States

Place of Performance

St James, MD

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical (541715)

PSC

Engineering And Technical Services (R425)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
May 14, 2026
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Response Deadline
May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) intends to issue a competitive solicitation for Aeromechanics Systems and Engineering research, development, and technical support services. This effort will be a Single Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, anticipated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The official Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be released on or about June 15, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

NAWCAD seeks services for software and hardware development, prototype development, and analysis. This support encompasses engineering and program management activities throughout the lifecycle of Navy and Marine Corps air systems for the Flight Controls Branch of the Air Systems Group (ASG). Supported platforms include, but are not limited to, F/A-18, F-35, V-22 Osprey, H-1, CH-53E/K, and various other fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, as well as unmanned systems like MQ-4 Triton and MQ-25.

Contract Details

  • Type: Anticipated Single Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
  • Duration: One (1) sixty-month (5-year) ordering period
  • Set-Aside: Anticipated 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (final determination upon RFP release)
  • Anticipated RFP Release: On or about June 15, 2026
  • Place of Performance: St James, MD 20670, United States
  • Incumbent: Solution Engineering Associates, Inc. dba SEAI

Submission Information

This is a pre-solicitation notice; no response is required at this time. The official RFP and all associated documents will be posted to the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module, with a link broadcast on SAM.gov. All proposals will be required to be submitted through the PIEE Solicitation Module. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov and PIEE for the release of the solicitation and any amendments.

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Posted: May 14, 2026
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