T-45 Flight Management Function (FMF) Application Integration
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 Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is conducting a Sources Sought for T-45 Flight Management Function (FMF) Application Integration. This market research aims to identify qualified firms to integrate FMF App software into the T-45 Mission Computer Alternative (MCA) to resolve existing deficiencies. Responses are due February 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing FMF App software compatible for integration into the T-45 MCA. Key tasks include:
- Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing software defects in the FMF App.
- Measuring software quality and vulnerabilities using static analysis tools to ensure compliance with RTCA DO-178C DAL C.
- Performing Delta Stages of Involvement (SOI) audits to demonstrate RTCA DO-178C compliance.
- Conducting Software Safety Assessments, participating in System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) and Technical Readiness Reviews (TRR), and performing Functional Quality Tests (FQT).
- Providing Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE), testing, certification, and integration support for FMF App software, including design changes for T-45 MCA integration.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Contract Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential small business set-aside opportunities)
- NAICS: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1,350-employee size standard.
- Response Due: February 5, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST
- Published: January 21, 2026
Evaluation
This is a Sources Sought for informational purposes only, not a Request for Proposal. Responses will be used to identify potential and eligible firms of all sizes, determine the acquisition method, assess small business set-aside opportunities, and gather industry information to improve a future RFP.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a capability statement (maximum 10 pages, Times New Roman 10pt) via email to bonnie.m.walsh.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line "T-45 FMF App Integration Sources Sought Response MSMA". Responses must include company details, business size, and points of contact. No classified information should be submitted. Questions must be emailed to Travora.r.levasseur.civ@us.navy.mil and bonnie.m.walsh.civ@us.navy.mil.