Weaponeering and Stores Planning (WASP) Systems Engineering
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), under the Department of the Navy, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify U.S. wholly owned companies capable of providing Integrated Product Office support services for the Weaponeering and Stores Planning (WASP) program. This market research aims to define technical content for WASP versions and improve flight clearance information delivery, with work potentially involving a classified environment up to SECRET. While NAVAIR intends to issue a sole-source IDIQ to KBR Wyle Services, LLC, this notice seeks to identify other responsible and capable sources. Responses are due May 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
NAVAIR is seeking capabilities in several key areas for the WASP Integrated Product Office:
- Systems Engineering: Defining technical content, developing Concept of Operations (CONOPS), analyzing changes from technical source data (NATIP, NATOPS), and supporting Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Test and Evaluation: Planning and executing testing for WASP versions (including FMS variants), developing automated/manual test cases, and performing cybersecurity scans.
- Configuration Management: Managing WASP technical data, requirements, and change requests using government toolsets (e.g., Azure DevOps/TFS), and maintaining secure off-site access.
- WASP Lab/Infrastructure Support: Maintaining secure lab facilities (classified/unclassified), supporting RMF/eMASS ATO, and configuring/maintaining workstations and servers.
- Cybersecurity: Ensuring compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (potential sole-source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) to KBR Wyle Services, LLC).
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Q1 FY27 to Q1 FY32.
- Set-Aside: None specified for this Sources Sought. NAICS Code is 541330 (Engineering Services) with a $25.5M Small Business Size Standard. Eligibility is limited to U.S. wholly owned companies.
- Response Due: May 3, 2026 (15 working days after posting).
- Published: April 17, 2026.
Evaluation
Responses will assist NAVAIR in developing an acquisition strategy and determining if other responsible and capable sources exist to provide the required services. This is not a Request for Proposal, and the government will not pay for information submitted.
Additional Notes
The WASP software is a certified flight clearance application for automated weapons and store loading and delivery planning for F/A-18A-F and EA-18G aircraft. The incumbent, KBR Wyle Services, LLC, possesses specialized domain knowledge. Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement addressing specific questions regarding past work, team management, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, classified environment experience, and company profile. Submissions should not exceed 15 pages and must be sent electronically.