V-22 Flight Test Support
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, V-22 Joint Program Office, PMA-275 has awarded Delivery Order N0001926F0002 to the Bell Boeing Joint Project Office for V-22 Flight Test Support. This is a sole-source award under Basic Ordering Agreement N0001922G0002, justified by Bell Boeing's unique position as the sole designer, developer, and producer of the V-22 Tiltrotor aircraft.
Scope of Work
This delivery order, issued under a Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) valid until January 12, 2027, covers a broad range of V-22 support services. The scope includes:
- Engineering: ECP development, manufacture, and installation; associated production assessments, life cycle analysis, and non-recurring engineering; engineering investigations and service life assessment support.
- Logistics & Support: Mission kit procurement and integrated logistics support; product support packages and Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) updates; obsolescence management efforts; spare and repair parts for aircraft, subsystems, simulators, and trainers.
- Software & Modernization: Software development and infrastructure support for avionics and air vehicle management systems; modernization upgrades and avionics support.
- Testing: Prototyping, validation, and verification of changes and technical publications; testing of retrofit safety and test equipment; various testing activities including bench, avionics, training, qualification, and airworthiness testing; requalification efforts for subsystems and parts.
- Analysis: Production Line Transition (PLT) analysis.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee Delivery Order under BOA N0001922G0002
- Award Date: March 30, 2026
- Estimated Value: $1.273 billion (total for orders under the CJ&A from FY22-FY27)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Related Notice: N00019-25-RFPREQ-APM275-0037
Justification
The award was made on a sole-source basis in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR Part 6.302-1, citing Bell Boeing as the only responsible source. Bell Boeing possesses the exclusive knowledge, expertise, engineering, and technical data required for this effort, as they are the sole designer, developer, and producer of the V-22 Tiltrotor aircraft. Market research confirmed Bell Boeing as the only capable source.
Additional Notes
While efforts are made to remove barriers to future competition, there are no immediate plans to compete future contracts for these specific supplies/support. Individual orders will be synopsized on SAM.gov. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Bell Boeing for potential subcontracting opportunities.
Contact: Karamie L. Platt (karamie.l.platt.civ@us.navy.mil), Candice Anderson (candice.l.anderson6.civ@us.navy.mil).