Award Notice for for P-8A SUU-92 Wing Pylon Assemblies
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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) has awarded a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Hamble Aerostructures Limited for P-8A SUU-92 Wing Pylon Assemblies and associated kits. This sole-source award supports the P-8A program Lot 13 and procures ten (10) shipsets.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the procurement of P-8A SUU-92 Wing Pylon Assemblies and AME kits, including Harpoon Umbilical Cable, 1760 Umbilical Cable, and SHOLS Wing Buttons. It also includes configuration management, reliability and maintainability, engineering change proposals (ECPs), and engineering support. This acquisition secures the remaining shipsets for the P-8A program of record.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Awardee: Hamble Aerostructures Limited, Southampton, GB
- Award Date: February 25, 2026
- Set-Aside: Sole-Source (Justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) / FAR 6.302-1)
- Justification: Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) number 24-0243. Authority to act under this CJ&A expires December 31, 2027.
Additional Notes
This acquisition was conducted on a sole-source basis because Hamble Aerostructures Ltd. is the sole manufacturer of the SUU-92 Wing Pylon Assemblies for the P-8A, and the government does not own the technical data rights. Award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays (estimated 5-7 years) to P-8A production. Previous market research, including a sources sought notification (January 3, 2024) and a synopsis (May 21, 2024) on SAM.gov, yielded no responses. Future competition for these Wing Pylons is not planned.