The Naval Supply Systems Command awarded a $250,540 definitive contract on July 28, 2025, to Hornet Acquisitionco, LLC (doing business as Onboard Systems) for the procurement and delivery of 11 aircraft control panels (NSN 7R-1680-015509282-V2) with completion targeted for November 25, 2026. This is a firm fixed-price contract with no set-aside designation. Hornet Acquisitionco, LLC is a subsidiary of Goodrich Corporation, now part of RTX Corporation's Collins Aerospace division, and specializes in manufacturing aerospace and defense components for military rotary-wing aircraft. The control panels are classified as flight-critical components requiring government source approval, reflecting the specialized and stringent qualification requirements inherent to naval aviation maintenance and sustainment operations.
The procurement originated from a pre-solicitation notice posted in September 2024 that emphasized the necessity for comprehensive technical data submission and NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support source approval procedures prior to contract award. The work will be performed in Anaheim, California, aligning with the contractor's existing capabilities in producing critical mechanical and electronic aircraft components. Hornet Acquisitionco has established relationships with the Naval Supply Systems Command and other defense agencies through existing indefinite delivery contracts, including a $7 million contract with DLA Aviation for specialized hoisting equipment and aircraft components. This award supports the Navy's ongoing mission to maintain readiness and operational capability across its helicopter fleet through qualified supplier partnerships.