Wing Tip Pod Sling, HLU-433A/E IDIQ

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the requirements for a procurement effort. It specifies terms and conditions related to item identification, shipping, equipment condition, SAM registration, offer validity, inspection, acceptance, and payment.

• Item Unique Identification and Valuation: DFARS 252.211-7003 applies.

• Shipping Condition: FOB Destination CONUS required for all line items.

• Equipment Condition: New Equipment ONLY; manufacturer's warranty required.

• SAM Requirement: Active SAM registration is mandatory at the time of award.

• Offer Period: Bid must be valid for 60 calendar days after close of Buy.

• Inspection and Acceptance: To be performed at the Contractor's facility.

• Payment: Via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.

• Export Control: Documents are export-controlled and require a valid DD Form 2345 for access. Requests for SOW and associated documents must be submitted by Monday, February 09, 2026, 8 AM EST to molly.s.jackson.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Cyber Requirements: Compliance with DFARS 252.204-7019, 252.204-7020, 252.204-7021, FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.204-25, and DFARS 252.204-7012 is required.

• CMMC: A current (not older than 3 years) CMMC Level 2 certificate is required and must be maintained for the duration of the contract.

• Shipping Destination: NAVAIR Lakehurst SE Staging Facility, NAWCAD Lakehurst, Rt. 547, Hangar 1, Joint Base MDL, NJ 08733, ATTN: Jennie Kildare.

• Shipping Container Markings: Must include Part Number, Nomenclature, Quantity, Serial number(s), Contract Number, National Stock Number, and Manufacturer’s Name, Address, and CAGE Code.

• Proposal Submittal Deadline: No later than March 02, 2026, to Molly Jackson (molly.s.jackson.civ@us.navy.mil).

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror. Technical acceptability requires the offeror to be a small business, demonstrate exact part numbers and quantities, provide a delivery date of six (6) months after contract award, have acceptable or neutral past performance, and possess a current NIST-SP 800-171 assessment.

• Offerors must be considered a small business under the solicitation's NAICS code.

• No effort shall commence until a contract is executed.

• Failure to request and receive the SOW and associated documents will result in a technically unacceptable proposal.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the evaluation plan for Solicitation No. N68335-26-R-1011, for the F-18EA-G Program: Wing Tip Pod Sling. The procurement is for items to support the F-18EA-G program and will result in an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The procurement is a Small Business Set Aside competition.

• Nomenclature: Wing Tip Pod Sling

• P/N: 4154AS0682-1

• Quantities: Year 1: 4 units; Years 2-5: 1-5 units per year.

• Additional Item: Proof Load Certificate (Hardcopy/Electronic Certificate) with similar quantity ranges.

• Technical Data: Government owns the technical data associated with the items.

• Delivery: Six (6) months after date of contract award.

• NISTSP 800-171 Assessment: Offeror must have a current assessment.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC): Offeror must have Level 2.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Basis of Award: Lowest price technically acceptable.

• Technical Acceptability: Offeror must be a small business (per NAICS code and beta.sam.gov representations), demonstrate exact part numbers and quantities, and meet delivery and cybersecurity requirements.

• Price: Evaluated based on the sum of all CLINs. Pricing for all CLINs is required.

• Proposal Rejection: Proposals not conforming to RFQ requirements may be rejected.

• Small Business Set Aside competition.

• Offeror must be considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code.

• The document includes signature blocks for Molly Jackson (Contract Specialist) and Daniel O'Donnell (Contracting Officer), dated February 3, 2026.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This SOW outlines the requirements for the manufacture and delivery of Wing Tip Pod Slings (HLU-433A/E, P/N: 4154AS0682-1) to support the F-18EA-G deficit buy. The manufactured assets will be delivered to Lakehurst and then distributed to the Fleet.

• Contract Type: Five (5) year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Five (5) years from the date of award.

• Total Quantity: Twenty-four (24) Wing Tip Pod Slings and twenty-four (24) Proof Load Certificates.

• Deliverables: Manufacture and deliver Wing Tip Pod Slings and associated Proof Load Certificates.

• Government Furnished Information (GFI): One (1) set of the full Technical Drawing Package for WTP Sling, P/N: 4154AS0682-1 will be provided.

• Manufacturing: To be accomplished at the contractor's facility, adhering to provided drawings and SOW requirements.

• Serialization: Contractor shall assign serial numbers to each Wing Tip Pod Sling (e.g., Year 1: LKE-100, LKE-101, etc.).

• Marking & UID: Equipment must be marked per MIL-STD-130, including manufacturer name, part number, nomenclature, place of manufacture, and serial number. An identification plate is required on the equipment and transit cases.

• Proof Load Documentation: A hardcopy and electronic (.PDF) certificate certifying completion of the proof load test in accordance with Government drawing 4154AS0788.

• Calibration: If required, the contractor must provide all certification of calibration records.

• Period of Performance: Five (5) years from date of award.

• Delivery: All quantities must be delivered within six (6) months after contract award.

• Delivery Location: NAVAIR Lakehurst SE Staging Facility, Joint Base MDL, NJ 08733.

• Packaging: Comply with ASTM D3951-18 (excluding specific paragraphs) and ISPM 15:2009 for Wood Packaging Materials. Prohibited materials include loose fill, asbestos, excelsior, newspaper, and shredded paper.

• Marking: Comply with MIL-STD-129R, including special marking labels for protection.

• Transportation: Ensure shipments are transportable via over-the-road transport per DTR DOD 4500.9-R and other applicable regulations.

• Meetings: Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) as requested by the Government.

• Inspection & Acceptance: Will occur at the Contractor's facility (Origin) by DCMA or authorized Government representative.

• Shipping Costs: Contractor is responsible for all shipping costs to the specified delivery location.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a detailed CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) structure for the opportunity, outlining specific items and their associated quantities across multiple contract years. It serves as a reference for pricing and delivery planning.

• Nomenclature: Lists specific items such as 'Wing Tip Pod Sling' and 'Proof Load Certificate'.
• P/N: Provides part numbers for the items.
• Contract Years / CLINs: Details quantities for each CLIN (0001-0005) corresponding to contract years 1 through 5.
  • Year 1 (CLIN 0001): Requires 4 units of each item.
  • Years 2-5 (CLINs 0002-0005): Quantities range from 1 to 5 units for each item, indicating flexibility or variable demand.

This CLIN structure is crucial for bidders to understand the specific products or services being procured and the expected quantities over the contract period. It directly informs pricing strategies, resource allocation, and proposal development.