Amendment 1 E-6B Subsystems Sustained Mission Readiness (SMR)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Navy Airborne Strategic Command, Control, and Communications Program Office (PMA-271), has issued a Sources Sought notice for E-6B Subsystems Sustained Mission Readiness (SMR). This effort seeks to assess the E-6B structure and subsystems and develop maintenance, repair, and replacement recommendations to support sustained mission readiness and extend the E-6B's end of life (EOL). The E-6B aircraft is a heavily modified Boeing 707 variant critical for survivable communications between the President and nuclear forces. Capability statements are due by February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be required to conduct:
- Subsystems Service Life Assessment Program (SSLAP): Evaluate service life drivers (e.g., environmental exposure, corrosion, fatigue), perform life assessment to define an integrated plan for E-6B subsystems to EOL, identify necessary modifications, and rank dispositions for resolution.
- Structural Integrity Assessment: Assess external repeated loads, current fleet usage, identify critical locations, evaluate internal loads/stresses, and update inspection/tracking procedures.
Special Requirements
- Obtain technical data from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of subsystem components and the airframe (The Boeing Company).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Informational Purposes Only – Not a Request for Proposal)
- Anticipated Duration: Nine (9) years, starting Q2 FY2027.
- Anticipated Place of Performance: Contractor facility and Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- Set-Aside: None specified (NAICS 541330, Engineering Services, $40M Small Business Size Standard; PSC R425, Engineering/Technical Support).
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Published: February 5, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Capability statements (max 10 pages, 12-point Times New Roman) must include:
- Company Profile: Employees, revenue, locations, DUNS, customer base, small/large business status (with explanation of ability to perform 50% of work if claiming small business).
- Experience: Past performance (within 5 years) on similar contracts for Service Life Assessment and Extension Programs for large, fixed-wing aircraft and Damage Tolerance Analysis. Address future capabilities if no similar experience exists.
- Specific Information: Proposed approach to meet requirements, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price, and details on teaming agreements (if applicable).
Submission Details
- Means of Delivery: Email to Randolph Putnam (randolph.a.putnam.civ@us.navy.mil) and Lisa Troccoli (lisa.j.troccoli.civ@us.navy.mil).
- Subject Line:
[CONTRACTOR NAME] E-6B Subsystems SMR. - Format: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or PDF (Microsoft Office versions older than 2016 may not be accessible).
- Marking: Mark proprietary information and provide disposition instructions. Responses must be unclassified and allow disclosure to covered Government support contractors.
Additional Notes
This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. No funds are available for response preparation.