V-22 SOFTWARE SUSTAINMENT RELEASE CANDIDATE 03

SOL #: N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM275-0016Pre-SolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Amarillo, TX

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components (1680)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Jan 20, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Feb 4, 2026, 9:00 PM

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) intends to issue a sole-source Delivery Order to Bell Boeing Joint Project Office (BB JPO) for V-22 Software Sustainment Release Candidate 03. This effort involves engineering, management, technical, and acquisition support for the Fiscal Year 2027 V-22 Tactical Software Suite (TSS) V-22 Problem Reports (VPRs). The planned award date is May 31, 2027.

Scope of Work

The required effort includes:

  • Software product update for V-22 Tactical Software Suite (TSS) V-22 Problem Reports (VPRs).
  • Qualification testing and integration into the air vehicle.
  • Airworthiness substantiation and flight test demonstration.
  • Validation/Verification for the Fleet Software Release, covering MV/CMV/CV-22 aircraft.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sole-Source Delivery Order under BOA N0001922G0002
  • Duration: Two (2) years
  • Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
  • Response Due: February 4, 2026 (for capability statements)
  • Published: January 20, 2026
  • Planned Award: May 31, 2027

Sole Source Justification

This action is being awarded to BB JPO due to their status as the sole designer, developer, and producer of the V-22 Tiltrotor aircraft. They possess the unique knowledge, expertise, engineering, and technical data required for this effort, as per 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR Part 6.302-1.

Additional Notes

This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested persons may submit capability statements within fifteen (15) days of the publication date. The Government will consider these statements to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, but this decision is at their sole discretion.

For potential subcontracting opportunities, contact the Bell Boeing Joint Program Office:

People

Points of Contact

Shannon FitzgeraldPRIMARY
shannon.n.fitzgerald2.civ@us.navy.mil
Candice AndersonSECONDARY
candice.l.anderson6.civ@us.navy.mil

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