Engineering and Technical Services in Support of the Prototype, Manufacturing and Test Department (PMTD) at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ
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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 Department of the Navy, NAVAIR Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst, NJ, is soliciting proposals for Engineering and Technical Services to support its Prototype, Manufacturing and Test Department (PMTD). This Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Level of Effort Task Order is a Full and Open competition among SeaPort-NxG Multiple Award Contract (MAC) holders. The estimated value is a minimum of $24.5M (labor only) over five years. Proposals are due May 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Opportunity Details
This solicitation, N68335-26-R-1036, seeks support for Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) and Support Equipment (SE) systems. Key programs include Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG), and Advanced Recovery Control (ARC). Services encompass testing, engineering investigations, prototyping, manufacturing, quality assurance, technical manual reviews, and IT support for the J.E.D.I. System. Approximately 80% of the work will be performed at NAWCADLKE, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, with the remainder at the contractor's facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Level of Effort Task Order
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base period + four 12-month option periods (total 5 years, not to exceed 5 years 6 months).
- Estimated Value: Minimum $24.5M (labor only); estimated 258,000 man-hours.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open competition for SeaPort-NxG MAC holders. Small Business participation is a mandatory evaluation factor.
- Response Due: May 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: May 4, 2026 (Amendment 0001).
Key Requirements & Eligibility
- Eligibility: Only SeaPort-NxG MAC holders.
- Security: Personnel require U.S. citizenship, security clearances up to Top Secret, and access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). A Top Secret facility clearance is required at the contractor's facility.
- Cybersecurity: Offerors must possess at least CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment prior to award.
- Deliverables: Include Monthly Progress and Financial Status Reports (CDRL A001) and a Transition Out Plan (CDRL A004).
- Incumbent: NDI Engineering Company (N68335-16-D-0020).
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website. Required volumes include Technical, Past Performance, Cost/Price, Small Business (if applicable), and CMMC. Mandatory attachments include the Cost Summary Workbook (P4) and Workforce Qualifications (P1).
Evaluation factors, in descending order of importance, are:
- Technical: (Significantly more important than Cost/Price) - Understanding of Work/SOW Approach, Key Personnel Resumes (Pass/Fail then rated), Onboarding Approach (Pass/Fail).
- Past Performance: (More important than Cost/Price) - Recency, relevancy, and quality.
- Cost/Price: (Least important) - Evaluated for cost realism and price reasonableness.
Small Business participation and CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment are mandatory "acceptable" ratings for award eligibility. The Government intends to award one Task Order based on a "best value" determination, potentially without discussions.
Contact Information
- Primary: Kieran Connolly (kieran.m.connolly2.civ@us.navy.mil, 240-577-5900)
- Secondary: Shannan Germond (shannan.m.germond.civ@us.navy.mil, 240-577-8421)