F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) for Zn/Ni Conformal Anodes

PresolicitationNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in PATUXENT RIVER, MD
  • Industry: Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
  • Advance notice of upcoming solicitation

Contract Details

Notice ID
N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM265-0740
Opportunity Type
Presolicitation
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
Posted Date
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Response Deadline
Friday, September 25, 2026
PSC Code
1680
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000
Status
Active

Description

The F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265) intends to issue a firm fixed price competitive solicitation for non-recurring engineering (NRE) for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Nose Landing Gear (NLG) and Main Landing Gear (MLG) Conformal Anodes to facilitate the transition from legacy Cadmium (CAD) plating to Low Hydrogen Embrittlement (LHE) Zinc/Nickel (Zn/Ni) plating. Under this effort, the Contractor will design, develop, fabricate, and deliver conformal anodes, associated technical drawings, and anode cases for Zn/Ni plating for the specified landing gear components. The Contractor will be responsible for performing first article inspection (FAI) in conjunction with the existing landing gear overhaul line and confirm, through current density analysis reports, adequate thickness and uniform

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment 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.