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F/A-18 Cable Assembly, IRST Program Loader Set (PLS) BLOCK II
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division is soliciting offers under Firm Fixed Price terms for the procurement of 18 serialized Cable Assemblies, IRST Program Loader Set (PLS) BLOCK II, part number 3850AS201-2, in support of the F/A-18 E/F program. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 335929, requiring all offerors to be certified small businesses with active SAM.gov registration. Proposals must meet stringent technical acceptability criteria, including possession of a current CMMC Level 2 self-assessment certification, a valid NIST SP 800-171 assessment recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System, and an approved DD Form 2345 for export control compliance. Access to the technical data package, which contains Controlled Unclassified Information and export-restricted drawings, is strictly conditioned on submission of these certifications via email to the designated point of contact. The contract requires delivery of all items either no later than 90 days after contract award or 120 days after receipt of offer, FOB Destination to Joint Base MDL, NJ, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the Defense Contract Management Agency at the contractor’s facility. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951-18 and ISPM-15, and all items must be marked according to MIL-STD-129R with proper barcoding and MILSTRIP data. All equipment must be new, covered by manufacturer warranty, and comply with DFARS clauses including IUID, cybersecurity safeguards, and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, unmanned aircraft systems, and semiconductors from restricted entities like Huawei. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with no trade-offs permitted between price and technical merit. All submissions, including questions and document access requests, must be sent via email to Devin Hader by 4:00 PM EST on August 5, 2026, with no consideration given to late submissions.
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Place of Performance
CAPE MAY CH, NJ, 08733, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) is officially releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a competitive basis for the procurement of Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) as outlined in the attached Solicitation N68335-26-Q-0433 package: Eval Plan, Buy Terms and CLIN Structure. The PSE items are required in support of the F/A-18 E/F program.
This solicitation is being issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR Part 19. In order for the offeror to be found technically acceptable, the offeror must be considered a small business under the NAICS code of the solicitation, NAICS 335929.
Technical Data Package and Export Control Requirements
This solicitation includes DFARS 252.204-7025, Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Requirements. The technical data package contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Offerors must obtain access to the CUI drawing package to prepare a proposal. Proof of CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification is required to request access to the technical data package.
The Government owns the Drawing Package for Cable Assembly, IRST Program Loader Set (PLS) BLOCK II, which is considered Export Controlled. All Offerors must possess a current and certified DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) to request access to the drawings. Drawings will be provided to the designated data custodian listed on the certified DD Form 2345 via the DoD SAFE website.
Requesting Access to Solicitation Documents
To request access to the Government-provided documents associated with this solicitation, Offerors must submit the following via email:
- Proof of current and valid CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification.
- A certified DD Form 2345.
Requests should be sent to the Point of Contact (POC) listed below.
Solicitation Number: N68335-26-Q-0433 Point of Contact and Questions
The Point of Contact (POC) for this solicitation is: Mrs. Devin Hader, devin.l.hader.civ@us.navy.mil .
All questions and inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email and reference Solicitation Number: N68335-26-Q-0433, Solicitation Title: F/A-18 Cable Assembly, IRST PLS BLOCK II. Questions must be received no later than 16:00 EST, 08/04/2026. Offerors are encouraged to review the Solicitation N68335-26-Q-0433 package thoroughly before submitting questions or requests for access. Late submissions of questions or requests for access may not be considered.
This RFP shall not be construed as obligating the Government to award a contract or authorizing work to commence and shall not serve as a basis for any future claims against the Government.
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