UC-35 Sources Sought

NAVAIR conducted a Sources Sought notice for the UC-35 solicitation and received 17 responses, encompassing a mix of large and small businesses, including HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Woman-Owned small businesses. Of these, a subset was assessed as capable for the opportunities, with 8 large businesses and 3 small businesses considered capable. Following the market research and assessment, the Procuring Contracting Officer, supported by the NAVAIR Office of Small Business, determined that a set-aside for Small Businesses is appropriate to ensure adequate competition. However, this preliminary capability evaluation does not guarantee an offeror’s qualification for future solicitations, and all companies meeting size standards are eligible to submit proposals. Further inquiries about the determination can be directed to the designated Contract Specialist, Deborah Karstens, via email, though the Government will not engage in individual discussions or provide additional information on capability assessments at this time. An Industry Day is planned for mid-February to address specific questions, with details to be published on FedBizOpps. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 488190 and is managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division in Patuxent River, MD.