Venom Software and GARMIN System Sustainment Program for F-5 Aircraft
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 Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA-226, has issued a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources capable of providing Technical Support for the Venom Software Suite and GARMIN G3000 Integrated Avionics System for F-5N+/F+ aircraft and a System Integration Lab (SIL). This effort aims to ensure sustainment and reliability for the life of the program. Due to the proprietary nature of the software, NAVAIR anticipates the Original Equipment Manufacturer, L3Harris ForceX Inc., as the sole source. Responses are due by February 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves sustainment of the primary safety and tactical software suites (Venom and GARMIN) on USN and USMC F-5N+/F+ aircraft. Key tasks include:
- Software Development: Twelve-week development cycles for new capabilities, software patches, and regression testing.
- System Integration Lab (SIL): Maintenance and testing of the SIL for functional software testing prior to release.
- Support Services: Information Assurance support, facilitation of Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), GARMIN Database and account management, and support for ground/flight test events.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services)
- PSC Code: DA01 (Application Development Support Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential set-aside)
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Published: January 6, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement (max 10 pages, 12-point font) via email to morgan.n.lutz2.civ@us.navy.mil and catrina.m.farrell.civ@us.navy.mil. The statement must address:
- How capabilities or approach will overcome government's data rights limitations for Venom and GARMIN.
- Company introduction, POCs, and contact information.
- Experience with similar size and scope work.
- Business size status (e.g., Small Business, VOSB, WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB).
- CAGE code, DUNS Number, office locations, annual revenue, employee count.
- Explanation of teaming arrangements (if applicable, addressing the 50% rule for small business set-asides).
- Specific technical skills.
- Top-level schedule for development, test, integration, and delivery.
- Assumptions, such as Government Furnished Material.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought only for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract. The government will not reimburse costs incurred for responding. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future RFP.