ALR-67(V)3 LEADING EDGE FLAP (LEF) THICKER RAIN EROSION TAPE ANALYSIS

PresolicitationNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in PATUXENT RIVER, MD
  • Industry: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
  • Advance notice of upcoming solicitation

Contract Details

Notice ID
N00019-26RFPREQTPM2650801
Opportunity Type
Presolicitation
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
Posted Date
Friday, August 14, 2026
Response Deadline
Saturday, August 29, 2026
PSC Code
5841
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000
Status
Active

Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and award a cost plus fixed fee type task order under the Raytheon Corporate Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0001925G0009 on a sole source basis to Raytheon. Raytheon is the sole designer, developer, and integrator of?the?rain erosion tape for the Leading-Edge Flap (LEF) of the F/A-18 aircraft. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, Only one Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements for the proposed action. Raytheon as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer, and supplier of the F/A-18 and EA-18G radar systems.

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in PATUXENT RIVER, MD. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.