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, providing an important overview of upcoming contract opportunities. This forecast is designed to enhance industry visibility into NAVAIR’s procurement plans, thereby fostering increased competition and better support for the organization’s requirements. By making this demand signal publicly accessible through the Office of Small Business Program’s website, NAVAIR aims to broaden participation from a diverse range of businesses, including small businesses. The forecast is associated with solicitation number NAVAIR-FY11-11 and falls under the NAICS code 336411, relevant to Aircraft Manufacturing. The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division located in Patuxent River, Maryland, manages this forecast. For inquiries or further information, designated points of contact include Christine M. Cullison, the Contracting Officer, and Emily Harman, the Associate Director of Small Business Programs, both reachable via email and phone. The LRAF serves as a strategic tool to improve industry engagement and the acquisition process for NAVAIR over the specified fiscal years.