NAVAIR Long Range Acquisition Forecasts (LRAF)

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has released its Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) for fiscal years 2012 through 2014, available on the Office of Small Business Program’s public website. This forecast serves as a strategic tool to provide the industry with advance visibility of NAVAIR’s acquisition plans, thereby enhancing support for its requirements and promoting broader industry competition. The LRAF is intended to help potential contractors and stakeholders better anticipate upcoming opportunities and engage more effectively with NAVAIR's procurement needs. The forecast is published by the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division under the Department of Defense and is identified by solicitation number NAVAIR-SN-FY11-03. It aligns with the NAICS code 541330, indicating a focus on engineering services or related fields. The contract is managed from Patuxent River, Maryland, with key contacts including Christine M. Cullison, Contracting Officer, and Emily Harman, Associate Director of Small Business Programs, who facilitate communications and industry engagement. The LRAF’s public availability underscores the command’s commitment to transparency and fostering increased competition within the defense industrial base.