NVIDIA Chip LoTB Purchase

SOL #: N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM265-0660Pre-SolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Saint Louis, MO

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Aircraft Propellers And Components (1610)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c979be3ded194f59850e4b33b0fd5f61/view

Timeline

Posted

May 20, 2026

Last Updated

May 20, 2026

Response Deadline

Jun 4, 2026, 7:00 PM

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) intends to award a sole source, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery order to The Boeing Company for the procurement of NVIDIA Graphics Processors. These processors are required to support the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft programs. This presolicitation is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals.

Scope of Work

The effort involves the purchase of NVIDIA Graphics Processors. The Boeing Company, as the designer, developer, manufacturer, and integrator of the F/A-18 aircraft, is identified as the only known firm with the necessary knowledge, experience, and technical expertise to fulfill this requirement. The period of performance for this effort will be 90 days from award.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sole Source, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Delivery Order
Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(c)(1) / FAR 6.103-1 ("Only one responsible source")
Awardee: The Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO
Period of Performance: 90 days from award
Published: May 20, 2026
Synopsis Response Date: June 4, 2026 (for informational purposes)

Set-Aside

No set-aside applies as this is a sole source acquisition.

Additional Notes

This synopsis serves strictly for informational purposes. The Government does not intend to solicit competitive proposals. Companies interested in potential subcontracting opportunities related to this effort should directly contact The Boeing Company. For any questions regarding this synopsis, the primary contact is Quinton Dobis at quinton.a.dobis.civ@us.navy.mil.