CV-22 Joint Tactical Terminal - Next Generation
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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 Systems Command (NAVAIR), on behalf of the V-22 Joint Program Office, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought notice for the CV-22 Joint Tactical Terminal - Next Generation (JTT-NG) program. The Government seeks industry partners capable of designing, fabricating, and delivering prototype and Validation/Verification (Val/Ver) A-kits, and integrating these with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) B-kits for installation and testing on the CV-22 Osprey aircraft. This effort includes all necessary non-recurring engineering (NRE). Responses are due by April 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the design, fabrication, and delivery of prototype A-kits for flight test and Val/Ver. Contractors will integrate these A-kits with Government-provided B-kits (Base Transceiver Unit, Exciter Power Amplifier, and BXU Mounting Tray) to form the complete JTT-NG system on the CV-22 aircraft. Key tasks include:
- Performing all associated NRE.
- Developing and delivering Interface Control Documents, software/hardware design documents, and an Installation Drawing Package.
- Conducting Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, FCA).
- Delivering a draft Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) and inputs for the Time Compliance Technical Order.
- Providing a complete Technical Data Package for Interim Flight Clearance and future production, plus training and sustainment data.
- Managing CLASSIFIED/SECRET/COMSEC CONTROL ITEMs, requiring a DD254.
- Adhering to V-22 Systems Engineering Plan and Configuration Management Plan.
Eligibility & Requirements
The applicable NAICS code is 336413 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond. Respondents must possess expertise in Ada coding to update Joint Services Vertical Lift Aircraft Experimental Avionics System Software (JASS) if required, and have access to the CV-22 aircraft configuration model. Contractors must also demonstrate the ability to manage classified information and meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 C3PAO requirements.
Requested Information
Interested parties should submit:
- An UNCLASSIFIED or CUI description of general capabilities.
- CAGE code, Unique Entity Identifier, mailing address, and business size.
- For small businesses, ability to perform 50% of the work.
- Point of Contact information.
- A full capability summary, including proposed approach and teaming arrangements.
- Information on current products, relevant history, and full support capability.
- Legal authority for JASS data rights and handling.
- Description of classified information management ability.
- Description of CMMC Level 2 C3PAO ability.
Response Details
A Letter of Interest is required to receive Attachment (1) JTT-NG ICD. Full responses, limited to 10 pages, must be UNCLASSIFIED or CUI, in English, and Microsoft Office 2010 compatible. Submissions are due electronically to Karamie Platt (karamie.l.platt.civ@us.navy.mil) by 4:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time on April 7, 2026. This is a Sources Sought notice for market research; it is not a Request for Proposal and does not guarantee a future solicitation.