F/A-18 EXPO Level Support under the Boeing Captains of Industry
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia intends to solicit a proposal from Boeing for F/A-18 EXPO Level Support under the existing Boeing Captains of Industry (BCOI) contract (SPRPA1-22-D-001U). This presolicitation outlines the DLA's intent to add F/A-18 EXPO requirements to the BCOI contract, leveraging Boeing's unique OEM capabilities. The effort is planned as a Fixed Price action for a three-year option period. Responses to this presolicitation are due by June 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort requires comprehensive performance-based support for the F/A-18 EXPO program, encompassing:
- Logistics Management: Wholesale supply support, depot-level consumable support, material management, packaging, storage, and reliability improvements.
- Engineering Support: Sustainment elements, field engineering support, supply chain engineering support, and engineering liaison.
- Material Support: Filling DoD and FMS customer requisitions for approximately 8,614 National Stock Numbers (NSNs), including 608 additional NIINs detailed in the attached "F18 EXPO Market Basket" spreadsheet. This also includes fulfilling material requirements from individual airframe component repair events (RBOMs) at DoD maintenance repair depots.
- Performance Metrics: Meeting supply chain performance-based metrics for material availability and Depot Fill Rate for approximately 9,000 F/A-18 NSNs.
- Additional Services: Maintenance planning, recommendations for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and aggregation of material requirements for best value.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Contract Vehicle: Add-on to existing Boeing Captains of Industry (BCOI) contract (SPRPA1-22-D-001U)
- Pricing: Fixed Price
- Duration: Three-year option period (part of a potential nine-year contract)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Response Date: June 20, 2026, 03:59 AM EDT
- Published Date: June 15, 2026
Justification & Rationale
This effort is anticipated to be procured from Boeing under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements). The justification stems from the F/A-18 weapon system's age, leading to outdated drawings, unavailable/unusable tooling, obsolete materials, and a diminished vendor base. DLA lacks sufficient technical data to compete the requirement effectively, while Boeing, as the F/A-18 A-G OEM, possesses the necessary technical capability and data to produce these items. This integrated approach ensures continued fleet support and reduces aircraft downtime.
Key Documents
- F18 EXPO Market Basket - SPRPA1-26-R-UL01 - 608 NIINs.xlsx: An Excel spreadsheet listing 608 National Item Identification Numbers (NIINs) relevant to the opportunity, crucial for understanding specific parts and materials.