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P-8A, C-40, and E-7A EBU/QEC Kits
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The U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command is pursuing a sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.103-1 to procure 31 Quick Engine Change and Engine Build Up kits for the P-8A and C-40 aircraft, two additional QEC kits for the Tactical Airlift Program Office, and seventeen QEC and EBU kits for the U.S. Air Force’s E-7A platform, with all deliveries designated for Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. The kits, classified as commercial items, are specified under draft technical identifiers QECNG737, EBUKIT2018 (with inlet cowling), and EBUKIT2019 (without inlet cowling), and the Government intends to award the contract exclusively to The Boeing Company based on its existing role as the sole responsible source capable of meeting the requirement. This procurement is being initiated through a presolicitation Sources Sought notice issued on May 8, 2026, with responses due by May 25, 2026, solely for market research purposes to validate industry interest and capability, and not as a formal request for proposals; no pricing information may be submitted, and responders are not guaranteed any future contract award or reimbursement for costs incurred. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, with the Product Service Code 1680 covering miscellaneous aircraft accessories and components, and all responses must be limited to three pages and submitted via email to the contracting officer, incorporating company details, relevant past performance, and feedback on potential implementation challenges, subcontractor usage, or ambiguities in the draft specifications, while clearly labeling any proprietary content. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing data, delivery schedules, packaging standards, or inspection criteria are included in this notice, as it serves purely as an information-gathering tool preceding the formal award; the Government maintains no obligation to proceed with solicitation or award based on responses received.
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MD, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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P-8A, C-40, and E-7A EBU/QEC Kits
Posted Date: 08 May 2026
Response Date: 25 May 2026
Product Service Code (PSC): 1680 - MISCELLANEOUSAIRCRAFTACCESSORIESANDCOMPONENTS
NAICS Code: 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Solicitation Number: N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM207-0624
NOTICE INFORMATION
Agency/Office
N00019 - Naval Air Systems Command - HQS
Title
P-8A, C-40, and E-7A EBU/QEC Kits
1.0 Purpose/Scope
This Presolicitation Notice is to seek additional sources and notify industry of the Government’s intent to negotiate with only one source for the procurement of thirty-one (31) P-8A Aircraft Quick Engine Change (QEC) Kits and Engine Build Up (EBU) Kits for Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) Program 290 (PMA-290) Domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and two (2) QEC Kits for Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207) to be delivered to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. The procurement is also for seventeen (17) Quick Engine Change (QEC) Kits and Engine Build Up (EBU) Kits for the United States Air Force E-7A. The QEC and EBU Kits are considered to be commercial items. The intended source is The Boeing Company. The Government is pursuing this acquisition on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
As part of its market research, NAVAIR, is issuing this Sources Sought and Notice of Intent to determine if there exists an adequate number of interested and qualified contractors capable of performing the requirement as described. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. The technical specifications describe only the currently contemplated possible specifications and may vary from the actual specifications identified in final Product Descriptions included in any Request for Quote (RFQ).
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the supplies described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this Notice.
2.0 Objectives of the Sources Sought
Understand the level of interest and availability of potential vendors that could provide the requested turnkey solution.
- Identify issues, roadblocks, and barriers to successful solution implementations.
- Obtain vendor feedback on if the vendor will utilize any subcontractors or teaming arrangements.
- Identify if a total solution can be provided via open market contractors.
- Provision of other benefits of leveraging a turnkey solution.
- Comments regarding any ambiguities or needed clarifications of the draft technical specifications.
- Obtain vendor feedback on any other pre-existing contracts that might meet this need.
3.0 Sources
The Sources Sought and Notice of Intent will be posted to SAM.gov.
4.0 Draft Technical Specifications
- QECNG737 – Kit: QEC, 737, P8
- EBUKIT2018 (w/ Inlet Cowell – Compressor Inlet PN 314-2100-4) – Kit: Top, Engine Build-Up
- EBUKIT2019 (w/o Inlet Cowell – Compressor Inlet PN 314-2100-4) – Kit: Top, Engine Build-Up
5.0 Notes to Responders
All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked “Proprietary” will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. NAVAIR will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought. There is no commitment by the Government to issue an RFQ, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this Sources Sought.
Please limit responses or capability statement to three pages. Review the objectives under Section 2.0 and include any concerns, possible issues, comments, or suggestions relative to those points in the statement. Any format is acceptable. Also, include contract number, relevant information on the company, and, if available, brief descriptions of recent and relevant projects for products similar to that described in the draft technical specifications.
Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought.
Submit Sources Sought responses to the Contracting Officer via email by the close date specified in SAM.gov. Contact information is listed below.
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