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Request for Information (RFI) for BQM-34S Engine Prototype and Maintenance Plan

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N00019-27-RFI-PMA208BQM34SEPFederal

Submission Closed07/14/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The Naval Air Systems Command is issuing a Request for Information to identify industry capabilities for designing, developing, qualifying, and manufacturing approximately 100 to 150 turbojet engines to support the restart of BQM-34S aerial target production, bridging the gap until a next-generation Full-Scale Aerial Target is available. The engines must deliver a minimum of 2,850 pounds of continuous sea level static thrust, operate at high subsonic speeds between 10 feet above ground level and 45,000 feet mean sea level, and fit within a cylindrical cavity measuring 40 inches by 22 inches. Designed to endure ocean and land recoveries with decontamination prior to reuse, acceptable solutions may involve modifying existing engine designs or creating entirely new ones, with preference given to modern manufacturing techniques such as tool-less, reconfigurable tooling, or additive manufacturing for spare parts production. The government is also seeking capabilities related to maintenance support, including repair, overhaul, full teardown and rebuilds, part sourcing, and engine acceptance testing, with an anticipated timeline requiring completed development and certification by 2029, target production starting no earlier than 2030, and deliveries beginning no earlier than 2031 at a rate of approximately 25 targets per year. This RFI is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation, promise of award, or obligation to enter into any contract or agreement. Responses must be submitted by 5:00 PM ET on July 14, 2026, via email in Word or PDF format, not exceeding 30 pages excluding the cover page, with standard formatting requirements including 11x8.5 inch paper, one-inch margins, and minimum 10-point Times New Roman font. All submissions must include company name, address, CAGE code, and Unique Entity Identifier, along with a certification regarding the facility’s ability to handle Secret-classified information. Classified material is strictly prohibited, and responses marked with Distribution F per DoDI 5230.24 will not be accepted. Respondents are required to identify the top three to five technical, operational, and industrial base risks associated with delivering the capability and propose mitigations. Information submitted will be handled as unclassified and may be shared across the government, including with contractor support personnel, but proprietary information will be treated accordingly. The government is evaluating the use of Other Transaction Authority under 10 U.S

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NAVAIR requests industry input for 100-150 turbojet engines supporting BQM-34S production restart.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems CommandView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

St James, MD, 20670, USA

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N00019-27-RFI-PMA208BQM34SEP BQM-34S Engine Prototype and Maintenance Plan

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PostedJun 12

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Response DeadlineJul 14

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07/14/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

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OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

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Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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Full Description

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE GOVERNMENT MAY USE THE INFORMATION RECEIVED TO INFORM A POTENTIAL PROTOTYPE PROJECT UNDER OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY (OTA), PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. § 4022. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI IS VOLUNTARY AND THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT COMPENSATE ANY RESPONDENT FOR ANY COST INCURRED IN DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNMENT. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL; YET IS A MARKET RESEARCH TOOL TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL FIRMS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THE SUPPLIES DESCRIBED HEREIN PRIOR TO AN ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT OBLIGATED TO PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ANY KIND. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR NON-FAR BASED AGREEMENT (E.G. OTHER TRANSACTION) AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. FAILURE TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE WILL NOT PREVENT A COMPANY FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE COMPETITION RELATED TO PMA208’s BQM-34S ENGINE PROTOTYPE AND MAINTENANCE PLAN. INFORMATION PROVIDED SHOULD BE UNCLASSIFIED. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED MAY BE REVIEWED AND USED ACROSS THE GOVERNMENT (INCLUDING BY CONTRACTOR SUPPORT PERSONNEL).

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), on behalf of the PMA-208 Aerial Targets Program Office, is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to seek industry's capability to design, develop, qualify, and manufacture approximately 100-150 turbojet engines. The engines are in support of a BQM-34S production restart to bridge the gap to the next Full-Scale Aerial Target.

NAVAIR is considering awarding one or more Other Transaction Agreements (OTA), pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4022 “Authority of the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype projects,” for turbojet engines in support of the BQM-34S production restart.

The Government reserves the right to, but in no way guarantees that it will, pursue production of a successful prototype(s).

The Government is considering utilizing the Naval Air Systems Consortium to potentially award one or more OTAs pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4022 “Authority of the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype projects”. This effort will be briefed by the Government at the NASC Membership Meeting on 25 June 2026. This forum is limited to the members of the NASC. For more information about membership as well as the Robust Communications briefing, please visit nascsolutions.org.