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Sonobuoy Lot Acceptance Testing (SLAT)

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The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and specifically Program Manager Adversary and Specialized Aircraft (PMA-226), is seeking Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated aviation services to support Sonobuoy Lot Acceptance Testing (SLAT) for Program Manager Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems (PMA-264). This contract aims to establish operational readiness for SLAT operations by procuring a sonobuoy launch system, performing necessary aircraft modifications, providing personnel training, and conducting flight operations to validate sonobuoy system performance in operational environments. Additionally, the effort includes delivering technical and administrative data to aid program management. The acquisition is conducted under full and open competition in accordance with federal acquisition regulations and program-specific guidelines, utilizing the NAICS code 481219 for other nonscheduled air transportation services. Interested vendors must comply with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements to access certain solicitation documents, ensuring confidentiality and restricted use solely for proposal development. Proposals are to be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) by June 22, 2026, no later than 12:00 PM EDT. Questions or administrative communications should be directed to the designated Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. The government makes no guarantee of award and does not provide reimbursement for proposal preparation costs. Recent updates to the solicitation reflect the incorporation of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul as of March 2026.

General Info

DoD seeks contractor-operated aviation services for sonobuoy testing, aircraft mods, training, and data delivery.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation View NAICS

Place of Performance

MD

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Solicitation N0042126R1007 RFIs - 03 June 2026

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Solicitation N0042126R1007 RFIs - 10 June 2026

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Solicitation N0042126R1007 RFIs - 09 June 2026

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Solicitation N0042126R1007 RFIs - 04 June 2026

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division
Contacts2 people available
OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA
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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division
Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA
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10 June 2026 - Government responses to RFIs have been updated to include additional RFIs. Please view attachment "Solicitation N0042126R1007 RFIs - 10 June 2026." 09 June 2026 - AMENDMENT 0003 - Attachment (8) SLC Drawings has been added to Section J. Please reference this version of the SAM.gov posting for instructions on how to request access to CUI attachments (https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3f04e9a67d044551ab35724797144c9b/view). Additionally, Government responses to RFIs have been updated to include additional RFIs. Please view attachment "Solicitation N0042126R1007 RFIs - 09 June 2026." 04 June 2026 - Government responses to RFIs have been updated to include additional RFIs. Please view attachment "Solicitation N0042126R1007 RFIs - 04 June 2026." 03 June 2026 - Government responses to RFIs have been updated to include additional RFIs. Please view attachment "Solicitation N0042126R1007 RFIs - 03 June 2026." AMENDMENT 0002 - An update to Attachment Section_L4_Vol_3_PP1 has been made. Please use/reference Section_L4_Vol_3_PP1_Rev_1 moving forward. AMENDMENT 0001 - An update to Attachment (6) Section L, Volume 5.1 has been made to update the minimum small business participation commitment. Government responses to RFIs have also been posted. ORIGINAL SOLICITATION - The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), through Program Manager Adversary and Specialized Aircraft (PMA-226), is procuring Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) aviation services to fulfill an enduring operational requirement from the Program Manager for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems (PMA-264). The SLAT acquisition supports PMA-264?s mission to ensure the operational effectiveness of sonobuoy systems. This acquisition is necessary to establish operational readiness for SLAT operations, including capability stand-up, flight services, and technical data delivery. The requirement for SLAT operations arises from the need to validate the performance and reliability of sonobuoy systems in operational environments. The acquisition includes the procurement of a sonobuoy launch system, aircraft modifications, personnel training, and the execution of flight operations to support testing. The effort also includes the delivery of technical and administrative data to support program management and oversight. This acquisition is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15, DFARS 215.3, and the DoD Source Selection Procedures (20 August 2022). It adheres to NAVAIRINST 4200.39D and PMA-264 program-specific requirements.

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