P-8 Ground Support and Test Equipment
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 Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, NJ intends to award a sole-source contract to Industrial Automation (CAGE: 053H3) for P-8 Ground Support and Test Equipment. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to Industrial Automation being the sole authorized vendor for Boeing-owned support equipment. Responses from interested parties are due by February 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The procurement includes various P-8 Ground Support and Test Equipment, specifically:
- P/N GSE809-242A6010-3-STE; NSN 5995-01-657-2846: Ground Support Equipment Software Load Cable Stores (QTY 5)
- P/N GSE809-242A6010-4-STE; NSN 5995-01-657-4357: Ground Support Equipment Software Load Cable Stores (QTY 5)
- P/N MC280005-1; NSN 4920-01-609-9427: Test Equipment - Aerial Refuel System (QTY 4)
- P/N MC280006-185; NSN 4920-01-693-3807: Pressure Test Equipment - Aerial Refuel (QTY 4)
- P/N MC520002-45; NSN 4920-01-618-3359: Handling EQPT Removal/Instl, Forward Cargo Door (QTY 2)
- P/N MC520009-1; NSN 5930-01-699-8887: Test Equipment - Weapons Bay Doors, Proximity Sensor Rigging (QTY 4)
- P/N C10004-2, LL-ERH-1056: Protective Cover (QTY 40)
- P/N 52561906; NSN 4920-01-680-5905: ARC-210 Direct Load Cable Group (QTY 2)
- P/N GSE809-8090202032-STE: Adapter, LAPS Scoop and Plug Set (QTY 10)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-source contract (intent to award)
- Set-Aside: None (sole-source justification)
- Response Due: February 5, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: January 21, 2026
Evaluation
The Government's intent to procure these items on a sole-source basis is justified under 10 U.S.C. Section 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, citing