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Airframe & Hardware Manufacturing (Carrier-Capable)

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Response Deadline09/18/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract through the Naval Air Systems Command involves the manufacture of two fully functional prototype air vehicles for US Navy CCA projects. The contractor is responsible for building airframes using precision machining and aerospace composites that adhere to CVN physical footprint constraints and 4th generation fighter spot factor limits. A critical component of the project is the implementation of a scalable manufacturing plan designed to reach a target unit cost of 30 million dollars. Additionally, the contractor must ensure that the prototypes achieve shore-based carrier certification. The response deadline for this opportunity is September 18, 2026.

General Info

Manufacture two Navy CCA prototype air vehicles by September 18, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems CommandView Agency

NAICS

336411 - Aircraft ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

0, MD, 20670, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N00019-27-RFI-PMA228-CCA.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Request for Information (RFI) for Navy Collaborative Combat Aircraft Increment 1 Prototype Project

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PostedAug 31

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Response DeadlineSep 18

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09/18/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

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Manufactures physical air vehicle prototypes for prime contractors on US Navy CCA projects. Builds airframes using aerospace composites and precision machining that meet 4th generation fighter spot factor limits and CVN physical footprint constraints. Implements a scalable manufacturing plan to achieve a $30M per unit cost goal. Ensures shore-based carrier certification. Delivers two fully functional prototype air vehicles.

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