Request for Information: BQM-34S Engine Replacement and Maintenance
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.
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to engage with industry and seek information from interested companies with the capability to deliver turbojet engines for the BQM-34S production restart.
This RFI does not constitute a commitment to issue a future Request for Proposal (RFP). The purpose of this request is to involve industry in an examination of future capabilities and an analysis of potential alternatives related to the implementation of the BQM-34S production restart.
Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if one is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the System for Award Management (SAM) website. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
All requests for clarifications, questions, and responses to this RFI must be sent via email to all Points of Contact (POCs) indicated in the RFI. Contracting and Technical POCs must be included in any correspondence.
NAVAIR’s reference for this RFI is RFI-N00019-242-25-075, and all correspondence and submissions concerning this matter should reference this number.
- Due date for questions: 5:00 p.m. EST, 01 November 2025
- Due date for submission of RFI responses: 5:00 p.m. EST, 02 December 2025
Your participation in this RFI is greatly appreciated.