Sonobuoy Lot Acceptance Testing (SLAT)

SOL #: N0042126R1007Solicitation

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

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

PSC

Air Charter For Things (V121)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b1348139732e4772a8ee0314df6e299e/view

Timeline

Posted

May 5, 2026

Last Updated

Jun 10, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jun 22, 2026, 4:00 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 Systems Command (NAVAIR), through PMA-226, is soliciting proposals for Sonobuoy Lot Acceptance Testing (SLAT) services. This acquisition requires Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) aviation services to support PMA-264's mission of ensuring the operational effectiveness of sonobuoy systems. The solicitation has been amended twice, with the latest update (Amendment 0002) revising Attachment Section_L4_Vol_3_PP1 to Rev_1. Proposals are due by June 22, 2026.

Scope of Work

This effort aims to establish operational readiness for SLAT operations, including capability stand-up, flight services, and technical data delivery. The primary requirement is to validate the performance and reliability of sonobuoy systems in operational environments. The acquisition encompasses:

Procurement of a sonobuoy launch system.
Aircraft modifications.
Personnel training.
Execution of flight operations for testing.
Delivery of technical and administrative data for program management and oversight.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation (FAR Part 15, DFARS 215.3, DoD Source Selection Procedures)
Set-Aside: None specified (however, Amendment 0001 updated the minimum small business participation commitment).
Response Due: June 22, 2026, 4:00 PM Z
Published: June 01, 2026, 2:29 PM Z

Evaluation

This acquisition is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15, DFARS 215.3, and the DoD Source Selection Procedures (20 August 2022). It also adheres to NAVAIRINST 4200.39D and PMA-264 program-specific requirements.

Additional Notes

Amendment 0002 updated Attachment Section_L4_Vol_3_PP1 to Rev_1. Amendment 0001 updated Attachment (6) Section L, Volume 5.1 to revise the minimum small business participation commitment and included government responses to RFIs.