Universal Aerial Refueling Receptacle Slipway Installation (UARRSI)
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) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify interested parties capable of providing Universal Aerial Refueling Receptacle Slipway Installation (UARRSI) Seal Dam & Clam Shell retrofit kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft. NAVAIR intends to award a sole-source contract to The Boeing Company, but is seeking capability statements from other firms to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses are due May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort involves the procurement of approximately 180 UARRSI retrofit kits for the P-8A Poseidon. The P-8A, based on the Boeing 737-800 ERX, has undergone significant structural and system modifications for Navy requirements. Boeing is currently considered the only source due to proprietary or limited rights technical data and unique technical resources required for the P-8A system.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Intended Award: Sole-source to The Boeing Company (FAR 6.302-1)
- Product Service Code: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Planned Award: Q3 FY2027
- Deliveries Completed: Q4 FY2033
- Response Due: May 21, 2026
- Published: May 5, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement (maximum 20 pages) addressing the following:
- Experience: Developing, testing, qualifying, and manufacturing retrofit kits for aircraft similar to the P-8A Poseidon.
- Technical Data: Current possession or authorized access to necessary technical data, or a viable plan to obtain it. The contractor must have completed nonrecurring efforts for at least one UARRSI kit.
- Personnel: Names, qualifications, and specific experience of key personnel.
- Company Profile: Number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number, and current small/large business status. Small businesses must explain their ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking.
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Proposals, and the Government is not obligated to award a contract based on responses. Submissions must be electronic (Microsoft Word or PDF) via email, include proper data markings, and contain a statement allowing disclosure to Government and support contractors (DFARS 252.227-7013). Classified material is not permitted. Foreign concerns or partners must adhere to ITAR. Responses will not be returned and are submitted at no cost to the Government.
Contact: Frank Schibler (frank.e.schibler.civ@us.navy.mil).