F/A-18 VFC-204 STAND-UP EFFORT AT NOLA
Overview
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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 Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Eclypse International Corporation (CAGE: 0JJ26) for the F/A-18 VFC-204 Stand-Up Effort at NOLA. This presolicitation is for hardware components and services to support the F/A-18 E/F Division. While not a request for competitive proposals, the Government will consider responses received within fifteen days of publication (by July 1, 2026).
Scope of Work
This effort involves procuring materials and services to manufacture, assemble, inspect, ship, and deliver specific support equipment related to the F/A-18 VFC-204 Stand-Up Effort at NOLA. Key components include:
- Automatic Wire Test Set (AWTS) Test Program Set (TPS) for AC/DC Electrical (P/N: 4248AS0100-1)
- AWTS TPS for NO. 1 Power Distribution Panel (P/N: 4248AS1010-1)
- AWTS TPS for NO. 5 Power Distribution Panel (P/N: 4248AS1050-1)
- AWTS TPS for NO. 4 Power Distribution Panel (P/N: 4248AS1040-1)
- AWTS TPS for NO.12 Power Distribution Panel (P/N: 4248AS1120-1)
- AWTS TPS for NO.10 Power Distribution Panel (P/N: 4248AS1100-1)
- Shipping Charges
The AWTS TPS is a software component that controls the Eclypse Language Integrated Test Environment (ELITE) application, used for electrical diagnostic testing of military aircraft wiring.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source)
- Intended Contractor: Eclypse International Corporation
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Response Due: July 1, 2026 (within 15 days of June 16, 2026 publication)
- Published: June 16, 2026
- NAICS Code: 334515 – Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (Size Standard: 750 employees)
Justification & Action Items
Eclypse International Corporation is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the sole source with the necessary technical knowledge, experience, and production data to produce these critical components, which are integral to the AWTS TPS system and operational readiness. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received by the deadline to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for consideration. Information provided is subject to change and does not bind the Government to an award.
Contact Information
- Primary: Heavens Mulvaney (heavens.d.mulvaney.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Secondary: Daniel O'Donnell (daniel.p.odonnell17.civ@us.navy.mil)