Bingo Fuel State Alert for F-5 Aircraft
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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), PMA-226 Adversary and Specialized Aircraft, is conducting a Sources Sought for a Bingo Fuel State Alert system for F-5N and F-5F aircraft. This market research aims to identify industry capabilities for providing a system that allows aircrew to configure custom total fuel level alerts, also known as "Bingo" or "Joker" fuel bugs, to enhance situational awareness and safety. Responses are due by June 8, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT.
Purpose & Scope
The current F-5 fuel system only has a low fuel light, which activates at an unsafe fuel level. NAVAIR seeks a system or instrument to provide mission-specific fuel level alerts that can be entered during preflight and activated during flight. The system should monitor fuel levels from 0 to 2,500 lbs, displayed in 100 lb increments, and allow "Bingo" and "Joker" alerts to be easily adjustable. Ideal solutions are Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), already designed and qualified for F-5E/F configurations, and minimize Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE).
Key Requirements
- System for configuring custom total fuel level alerts (Bingo/Joker bugs).
- Display fuel levels from 0 to 2,500 lbs, with alerts settable in 100 lb increments.
- Easily adjustable alert threshold levels.
- If replacing the current fuel quantity indicator, the new gauge must not be larger or heavier and must display the same information.
- Preference for COTS solutions, qualified for F-5E/F, and minimal NRE.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Department/Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY
- Office: NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV
- NAICS Code: 334511 (Aircraft Manufacturing, size standard 1,350 Employees)
- Estimated Units: 15
- Anticipated PoP: NRE up to 18 months; Airworthiness approval up to 4 months.
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: May 22, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit capability statements (maximum 10 pages) via email to the primary and secondary contacts. Submissions should include:
- Company introduction, experience, business size/type (e.g., Small Business, WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a)).
- CAGE code, DUNS number, annual revenue, employee count.
- Explanation of subcontracting plans (if applicable).
- Technical skills, a top-level schedule, and any assumptions.
- A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and notional schedule.
Set-Aside
No set-aside is specified for this Sources Sought. Responses will be used by the government to determine potential future set-aside opportunities.
Important Notes
This is a market research announcement ONLY and is NOT a solicitation. No proposals will be accepted or reviewed. Costs incurred in responding are the sole responsibility of the interested party and will not be reimbursed. Future solicitations, if any, will be synopsized on SAM.gov.