PMA-226 ADVERSARY AND SPECIALIZED AIRCRAFT FOR PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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 AIR DIV (NAWCAD) has issued a Sources Sought notice for PMA-226 Adversary and Specialized Aircraft Program/Project Management Support Services. This market research aims to identify qualified firms, determine potential small business set-aside opportunities, and gather industry input to refine a future Task Order Request (TOR). This is a follow-on requirement, and responses are due by March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive administrative, financial, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), fleet scheduling, general operations, project and program management, management analysis, and configuration management support services. These services will directly support the PMA-226 Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Functional Teams (FTs), which are responsible for the planning, execution, and management of PMA-226 programs/efforts. PMA-226 oversees sixteen different type/model/series across Adversary (F-5 and F-16), FMS, Test Pilot School, and Naval Postgraduate School Programs, along with Contracted Air Services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Eligibility: AWARD LIMITED TO SEAPORT MAC HOLDERS ONLY
- Product/Service Code: R408 (Program Management/Support Services)
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Published: March 2, 2026
Purpose & Evaluation
This Sources Sought is being used as a market research tool to identify potential and eligible firms of all sizes. The results will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist and to gather constructive information from industry to improve the forthcoming Task Order Request (TOR).
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). It should not be construed as a commitment by the Government, and no funds are available for the preparation of responses.