NVIDIA Chip LoTB Purchase
Overview
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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), PMA-265, is conducting a Sources Sought for NVIDIA Graphics Processors to support F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft. This market research aims to identify firms capable of procuring and qualifying alternate parts to address obsolescence and prevent future chip shortages for ongoing Performance Based Logistics (PBL) repairs. While NAVAIR intends to solicit The Boeing Company for an order against an existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA), this notice seeks to determine potential and eligible small and other than small businesses. Responses are due June 04, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves:
- Procurement of NVIDIA Graphics Processors.
- Qualification of alternate parts to replace obsolete NVIDIA components.
- Support for ongoing PBL repairs for F/A-18 and EA-18G Aircraft.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a Request for Proposal)
- Anticipated PoP: 90 days from the date of award (for the future contract action).
- Set-Aside: None specified for this Sources Sought.
- NAICS: 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a 1,500-employee size standard.
- PSC: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components).
- Response Due: June 04, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
- Published: May 20, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a market research tool. Interested parties should submit a brief capability statement package (no longer than 10 pages, 12-point font, 1.5 spaced, bullet format) demonstrating their ability to provide the described supplies/services. The Government will use responses to determine the method of acquisition and potential for future solicitations. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract.
Additional Notes
Submissions must include the Sources Sought Notice Reference Number, Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, UEI number, Business Size, and POC information. Responses should be emailed to Quinton A. Dobis (quinton.a.dobis.civ@us.navy.mil). Foreign concerns or U.S. entities with foreign partners must adhere to International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR).