F/A-18E/F ADVEW Flight Test Integration Definitization Award Notice

The Naval Air Systems Command has definitized a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee modification under Task Order N0001925F0085 to advance the Flight Test Integration of the Advanced Electronic Warfare A-Kit for the F/A-18E/F aircraft, enabling the system to proceed with chamber and flight testing. This modification covers the final design, fabrication, delivery, and installation of the A-Kit components, ensuring full operational readiness for testing phases. The award was issued on July 16, 2026, without competitive bidding, justified under Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and implemented through FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source exists capable of meeting the unique and specific requirements of the program. The work is being executed under the authority of the Department of Defense, with the contracting office located at Patuxent River, Maryland, and performance occurring in Saint Louis, Missouri. Primary point of contact for the contract is Jennifer Moses, with Ryan Bodine serving as the secondary contact, both reachable through official U.S. Navy email addresses. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 336411, indicating aerospace product and parts manufacturing, and no set-aside provisions were applied. The official notice was published on SAM.gov on July 20, 2026, providing public transparency for the non-competitive award, which aligns with statutory exceptions for sole-source procurements when no alternative providers can fulfill the mission-critical technical specifications required for the F/A-18E/F electronic warfare integration effort.