P-8A MFDAU PCMCIA Card Elimination Demonstration and AirFASE Software
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), specifically PMA-290, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify industry capabilities for augmenting the P-8A Multi-Functional Data Acquisition Unit (MFDAU). The goal is to eliminate obsolete PCMCIA cards by providing an alternate data storage route for P-8A flight data and expanding recording capabilities via ARINC 429 and MIL-STD-1553 data buses. A method for decoding and displaying this data, including Microsoft Windows applications for small datasets and cloud implementations for enterprise-level datasets, is also required. Responses are due March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Design, develop, test, and manufacture a system to augment the P-8A MFDAU.
- Provide an alternate, seamless route for storing flight data for ground station use.
- Allow expanded aircraft data recording via ARINC 429 and MIL-STD-1553 data buses.
- Develop a method for decoding and displaying data for off-aircraft analysis, including Windows applications and cloud solutions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Informational Purposes Only)
- Anticipated Delivery: FY26
- Quantity: One (1) system, with up to 10 individual and 200 cloud licenses for data decoding/analysis software.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research for potential business sources).
- Response Due: March 26, 2026 (15 calendar days after March 11, 2026 posting).
- Published: March 11, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement (max 20 pages, Word or PDF) addressing:
- Company profile (small/large business status, DUNS, CAGE).
- For non-Teledyne parties: a teaming agreement with Teledyne (the OEM) or proof of access to necessary technical data.
- Approach for delivering a flight-ready system within 30 days of a planned 2026 contract award.
- Relevant experience (last 3 years), key personnel, facilities, and security clearance details.
- Approach for MFDAU integration (design, development, test of software/hardware).
Submissions must be emailed to Samantha Ragan (samantha.j.ragan.civ@us.navy.mil) and Ronald Hickman (ronald.a.hickman.civ@us.navy.mil). Classified material is not permitted. Adherence to ITAR is required for foreign entities.