PMA-273 T-34C Mentor Landing Gear Overhaul Services
Overview
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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) NAWCAD Procurement Group is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notification (SSN) for T-34C Mentor Landing Gear Overhaul Services for the Naval Undergraduate Flight Training Systems Program Office, PMA-273. This SSN aims to identify potential and eligible firms, including small businesses, to determine the acquisition method and improve the future Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses are due by 2:00 PM EST/EDT on June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This is a follow-on requirement for T-34C Mentor Landing Gear Overhaul Services, with no significant changes in scope, magnitude, or complexity from the current contract, except for the removal of T-44 aircraft support. The primary work location is detailed in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) CLINs for Labor and Cost Reimbursable CLINs for Other Direct Costs (ODCs).
- Incumbent: Greenwood Group, Inc. (Contract N00421-23-D-0019, previously HUBZone, Sole Source).
- NAICS: 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: $10M or less, < 1,250 employees).
- PSC: J015, Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components.
- Estimated Final RFP Release: June 18, 2026
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 2:00 PM EST/EDT
- Published: June 1, 2026
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond. Small businesses interested in priming must address the FAR 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting (50% rule) and identify any "similarly situated entities" for teaming.
Responses should address:
- Past work experience on similar requirements.
- Management approach for this scope and complexity.
- Staffing plan and team structure.
- Company profile (size, revenue, UIE, etc.) and small business status.
Submissions must be limited to ten (10) 8.5x11 inch pages (Times New Roman, 12pt font), in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format. Email responses to Claire Dawson at claire.e.dawson.civ@us.navy.mil. Include SSN name/number, UIE, company details, and POCs.
Additional Notes
This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal or a commitment to award a contract. A Draft PWS/SOW is attached. No Industry Day or site visit is planned.