F/A-18 VFC-204 STAND-UP EFFORT AT NOLA

Quick Summary

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI), notice #N68335-26-RFI-0425, for the F/A-18 VFC-204 Stand-Up Effort at NOLA. This RFI seeks industry input for the manufacture, assembly, and delivery of F/A-18E/F Support Equipment. This is for market research and planning purposes only, and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due June 15, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

NAWCAD requires F/A-18E/F Support Equipment for the VFC-204 Stand-Up Effort at NOLA. This RFI aims to identify potential sources and gather information on:

• Existing Products: Products currently available in the marketplace.
• Products Under Development: Products or enabling technologies that could meet requirements within 24 months.
• Recommendations: Suggestions to improve the F/A-18 VFC-204 Stand-Up Effort.
• Questions: Specific questions from industry to clarify the effort.

Requested Information

Respondents should provide:

• Administrative Information: Organization name, mailing address, point of contact, and business type (e.g., large, small, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB).
• Technical Information: Detailed descriptions, photos, drawings, manuals, or web references for existing products or products under development/R&D.
• Recommendations: Specific recommendations to the government.
• Questions: Specific questions for the government.

Submission Details

• Response Due: June 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM EDT.
• Format: Written responses, not exceeding ten pages.
• Method: Via email to Daniel O'Donnell (daniel.p.odonnell17.civ@us.navy.mil) and Heavens Mulvaney (heavens.d.mulvaney.civ@us.navy.mil).
• Notes: This is for information and planning only. The government will not pay for RFI responses and does not intend to award a contract based on this notice. Proprietary information should be clearly marked and will be safeguarded. Failure to respond does not preclude participation in future solicitations.