PMA 251 Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) Software Stability

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to issue a draft Request For Proposal (RFP) by August 31, 2023, for the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) Software Stability effort, identified under solicitation number SpNo-N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM251-0014. This effort follows discussions from an Industry Day held in October 2022 and subsequent White Paper submissions. The procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, encouraging small businesses to participate, including those forming compliant teaming arrangements as defined in FAR 9.601, with full disclosure of any company relationships or affiliations required in proposals. The contract relates to NAICS code 541511 and is managed by the Department of Defense through the Naval Air Systems Command office located in Patuxent River, Maryland. The primary goal is to ensure software stability within the Advanced Arresting Gear system. Prospective offerors have designated points of contact, Michael J. Lang and Margo B. O'Rear, for further information. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to supporting small business participation in defense technology development while maintaining transparency and adherence to federal acquisition regulations.