Industry Day Notice - Projection System Upgrade of P-8A Aircrew Training Device (ATD) - Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) (UPDATED Q-A)

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division in Orlando is seeking to procure upgraded projection systems to enhance the training capabilities for US Navy and Royal Australian Air Force P-8 aircraft platforms. These upgrades aim to support realistic training scenarios and qualification exercises for pilots, aircrew, and maintenance personnel, contributing to improved operational readiness. The procurement will be conducted as a competitive small business set-aside under the Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines, resulting in a firm fixed price contract. The solicitation, identified by the number N61340-26-R-1010, falls under NAICS code 333310, which covers commercial and service industry machinery manufacturing, with the primary product service code being training aids. This initiative is part of the Department of Defense’s efforts to modernize and maintain effective training systems and is managed by the NAWCTSD office in Orlando, Florida. The pre-solicitation was posted in May 2026, with Amanda McCarthy serving as the point of contact for interested parties. This notice serves as an early announcement and does not constitute a formal solicitation.