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H-1 Structural and Power Improvements for Next-Gen Effects (SPINE) 3.0 Security Requirements / Delta PRR

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N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM276-0299Federal

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The Naval Air Systems Command is issuing a Firm Fixed Price modification to contract N0001926C0140 with Bell Textron Inc. to support the Structural and Power Improvements for Next-Gen Effects (SPINE) Phase III effort. This modification covers security requirements and Delta Production Readiness Reviews for electrical sub-system configuration components for both AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft, as well as structural items specifically for the UH-1Y. The procurement is being conducted without full and open competition under 10 U.S.C.3204(a)(1) because the government lacks the necessary license rights to Bell Process Specifications and Standards to utilize another vendor. NAVAIR has determined that Bell is the only responsible source capable of meeting these requirements, as qualifying a new source would cause an unacceptable delay of approximately eight years.

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Bell Textron Inc. provides SPINE Phase III structural and electrical aircraft component improvements.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems CommandView Agency

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336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

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Fort Worth, TX, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command
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OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA
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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command
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Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA
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Andrea Long
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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Patuxent River, MD intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) modification to contract N0001926C0140 to Bell Textron Inc., 3255 Bell Flight Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas 76118.  This modification includes tasks for security requirements and Delta Production Readiness Review (PRR) for sub-system configuration components specific to electrical items for both AH-1Z and UH-1Y and to structural items for UH-1Y, in support of the Structural and Power Improvements for Next-Gen Effects (SPINE) Phase III effort.



This requirement will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C.3204(a)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1. Although the Government possesses unlimited data rights in the SIEPU Technical Data Package, it does not possess the requisite license rights in the Bell Process Specifications and Bell Standards necessary to compete the efforts anticipated. The estimated timeframe to qualify another source and develop the technical data for the requirements herein is eight (8) years based on historical UH-1Y/AH-1Z Upgrades data and, as such, an award to another source would result in an unacceptable delay in providing the supplies and services. Therefore, NAVAIR has determined Bell is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s requirements. This notice is for information purposes only.



For subcontracting opportunities please visit the following website: http://www.bellhelicopter.com/en_US/Suppliers/Suppliers.html
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Send an email to strategicsourcing@bellhelicopter.textron.com.  Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Andrea Long via e-mail at andrea.r.long4.civ@us.navy.mil. 

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The Naval Air Systems Command, through the Precision Strike Weapons Office, plans to award a Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order to The Boeing Company under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-26-G-1002 to implement Engineering Change Proposal 4468 for Operational Flight Software Support targeting the Brazilian Air Force. This action is being conducted on a sole source basis because Boeing is the exclusive designer, developer, manufacturer, and integrator of the Harpoon/SLAM ER missile systems and holds proprietary technical knowledge, software, algorithms, facilities, and manufacturing expertise essential to fulfilling the requirements within the required timeline. No other entity possesses the necessary capabilities to meet the government's needs, justifying the use of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 authority. Subcontracting opportunities may be available through direct engagement with Boeing, and all inquiries should be directed to the point of contact provided. The solicitation number is N00019-26-RFPREQ-WPM201-0274, posted on August 4, 2026, with responses due by August 19, 2026, under a presolicitation notice. The work is assigned a NAICS code 336414 and will be performed in St. Louis, Missouri, while the contracting office is located at Patuxent River, Maryland. The primary point of contact is Mason Harrison, with Lindsey Boka as the secondary contact. There is no guarantee of award, and the government is not obligated to proceed with solicitation or make any financial commitments prior to a formal delivery order. Any information provided is subject to change, and no party should incur expenses in anticipation of an award.
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System Configuration Set implementation for the MQ-25 Air System
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P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2 Modification Kit Installation
Solicitation # N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM290-1115
The U.S. Navy, through the Naval Air Systems Command, is seeking information from industry on the capability to execute a complex retrofit installation of the P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2 (I3B2) modification under Engineering Change Proposal ECP6. This sourcing effort is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. Respondents must demonstrate specific experience and infrastructure to deinstall and reinstall mission systems and wiring on P-8A aircraft, receive and install Government-furnished modification kits including fiber-optic cables and antennas, and perform post-installation verification using government-provided software. The work must comply with strict technical standards, including Net-Ready Key Performance Parameters, and must maintain compatibility with the aircraft’s open architecture and all-weather operational requirements. All submissions must be unclassified, contain no proprietary markings that restrict government sharing with support contractors, and include a clear statement permitting disclosure under DFARS 252.227-7015. Companies must submit a Capability Statement of no more than 15 single-spaced pages and a completed P-8A Capabilities Questionnaire by August 27, 2026. The questionnaire requires detailed information on company size, facility specifications including hangar capacity for multiple P-8A aircraft, security infrastructure for handling classified government property, past performance on militarized 737 platforms, AS9100/AS9110 certifications, and compliance with flight and ground operations standards. Respondents must confirm active Boeing licensing agreements to access proprietary technical data and disclose any associated fees. They must also clarify data rights implications and confirm whether they can provide the government with Government Purpose Rights or Limited/Restricted Rights. Small businesses must self-perform at least 50% of the cost of performance using their own labor and cannot count subcontractor costs toward this threshold. Capacity metrics, including simultaneous work-in-progress, annual throughput, and surge capability for accelerated schedules, must be clearly defined. All submissions must be emailed in Word or searchable PDF format with a specified subject line and must not be zipped.
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Retrofit of Digital Red Switch System (DRSS) Production Support Assets
Solicitation # N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM271-0083
The Department of the Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command intends to modify an existing firm fixed price delivery order under a basic ordering agreement to retrofit Government-Furnished Block I Digital Red Switch System production assets to Block II configuration for sustaining the E-6B aircraft, involving a range of critical components including Ethernet switches, chassis management modules, power distribution units, processors, cooling systems, and specialized avionics such as the REDSYSMAN1 system and CANISTER for RED VOIP ICS/MAPS. This action is being conducted as a sole source modification to Collins Aerospace due to the highly specialized nature of the technology and the necessity of maintaining continuity with the original equipment manufacturer to avoid unacceptable delays, as authorized under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and implemented through FAR Subpart 6.302-1, with no competitive requirements mandated under WTO GPA or FTA, and no small business set aside. The modification, anticipated to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, does not require contractor qualification for award and technical data is exclusively available through the contractor. While the notice is not a competitive solicitation, responsible parties may submit proposals within 15 days of publication to be considered at the government’s discretion. Responses must be directed to designated Navy points of contact, and subcontracting opportunities are to be pursued directly with Collins Aerospace. The effort is being managed from Pax River, Maryland, with performance occurring in Richardson, Texas, under the NAICS code 336413.
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