Option Exercise for Software Sustainment Support in 2026
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 Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office (PMA-271), intends to award a sole-source modification to Rockwell Collins Inc., doing business as Collins Aerospace Government Systems Division. This action is for the exercise of options for software sustainment support, cybersecurity, and travel in 2026 for various mission avionics systems on the E-6B aircraft. This is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The modification will cover software sustainment support, cybersecurity services, and associated travel for various mission avionics systems integrated into the E-6B platform. Collins Aerospace is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and integrator of these systems, possessing the unique knowledge, experience, specialized testing equipment, laboratory and test facilities, and technical data necessary to support and modify them.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Presolicitation)
- Intended Awardee: Rockwell Collins Inc., dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Division
- Justification: Sole source under 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, as Collins Aerospace is the only responsible source capable of meeting agency requirements.
- Set-Aside: None
- Published: May 11, 2026
- Response Due (Capability Statements): May 27, 2026 (within fifteen days from publication)
Action Items
Interested parties may submit capability statements within 15 days of the publication date. The Government's determination not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is at its sole discretion.
- Submit responses to: Bezeyem Lemou (bezeyem.lemou.mil@us.navy.mil) and Lisa Troccoli (lisa.j.troccoli.civ@us.navy.mil).
- Subcontracting opportunities: Contact Amber Hanlon (amber.hanlon@collins.com) at Collins Aerospace.
Place of Performance
Oklahoma City, OK.