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Sources Sought Notification P-8A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Training Systems Upgrades and Integration This is a sources sought published for market research and informational purposes only, pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 206.302-1(d).

INTRODUCTION: The Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), Orlando, FL, seeks potential sources possessing the requisite technical capabilities, expertise, and facilities to execute updates, hardware, and integration services to establish and upgrade P-8A training systems for RAAF.

PROSPECTIVE SCOPE: The contemplated effort required engineering, modernization, and logistics support to establish and upgrade P-8A training systems at the RAAF Base Edinburgh Integrated Training Center. The P-8A training devices include the:

· Weapons Tactics Trainer (WTT)

· Operational Flight Trainer (OFT)

· Training System Support Center (TSSC) These devices serve the purpose of providing critical aircrew training, supporting individual and collective crew tasks including mission planning, rehearsal, execution, and instructor assessments.

The currently fielded P-8A aircrew training suite was originally designed and integrated using proprietary architecture and licensed software baselines developed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), The Boeing Company. Key subsystems and operational environments incorporated within the existing training devices include:

· Common Simulation Framework (CSF)

· Insight Instructor Operation Station (IOS)

· Tactical Operational Mission Software (TOMS).

The Government does not currently possess complete technical data packages or non-severable proprietary software rights necessary to perform or license modifications to these baseline architectures without direct OEM involvement or appropriate commercial licensing agreements. This announcement seeks to identify whether any other responsible source possesses the capacity, licenses, or data rights necessary to satisfy the Government’s requirements.

This effort encompasses upgrades for these trainers, classified network infrastructure integration, and associated logistics. The effort will also require strict compliance with specific exportability and foreign releasability standards for the RAAF.

Estimated Award: April 2027 Delivery Date: Calendar Year 2029 SIZE STATUS: The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Product Service Code is 6910. Companies must identify their size status, the results of which will be utilized as guidance to determine any potential set-aside basis.

SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSES: Your firm’s response to this Sources Sought synopsis should include:

Information about your firm:

Company Name Company Address Company Business Size Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Statement of intent to propose as Prime SUBMISSION DETAILS: In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by NAWCTSD.

Interested businesses should submit a BRIEF capabilities statement package (no more than ten (10) 8.5 x 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 12 point) demonstrating the ability to perform the requirements listed above. Documentation should be organized into the following sections: Capabilities, Experience, and Schedule. All responses shall include Points-of-Contact (POC) including name(s), title(s), phone number, and email address.

Written responses to this announcement should consist of the following:

A submission of your firm’s detailed capabilities to meet the requirements listed above.

Provide specific technical details demonstrating your organization’s knowledge, licensing, access, and past performance related to:

a) P-8A Increment 3 Block 2 Training Program Systems (WTT, OFT, TSSC)

b) P-8A Operations and Technical Manuals

c) Working with proprietary architecture including Boeing Common Simulation Framework (CSF), Insight Instructor Operation Station (IOS), and Tactical Operational Mission Software (TOMS)

d) Classified network infrastructure implementation and hardware technology refreshes

e) Australian Security Construction and Equipment Committee (SCEC) hardware standards and Cybersecurity Assess and Authorize (A&A)

f) Exportability, foreign releasability standards (International Traffic in Arms Regulations/Export Administration Regulations), and integration of releasable baselines This sources sought announcement is published for informational and market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract based on this announcement. The Government will not pay for any information submitted or expenses incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this announcement are solely at the respondent’s expense. Any information submitted to this notice is strictly voluntary. No site visits or demonstrations are permitted during the period of response to this announcement. Firms responding to this announcement will not be individually notified if the requirement is solicited. NAWCTSD will use the responses to this announcement to make an informed decision concerning the strategy it will pursue to meet its objective.

Please submit all written questions by email to Ms. Kelly Kutch at kelly.t.kutch.civ@us.navy.mil. No phone or email solicitations with regards to the status of any subsequent RFP will be accepted prior to its release.

Capability statements must be submitted electronically via email to the primary and secondary points of contact listed below.

Response Deadline: Monday, November 09, 2026, no later than 5:00pm Eastern Time Email Subject Line: P-8A RAAF Training Systems - Sources Sought Contracting Office Address and POC: 12211 Science Dr. Orlando, Florida 32826-3224 Primary Point of Contact: Kelly Kutch, Contract Specialist, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division. Email: kelly.t.kutch.civ@us.navy.mil Secondary Point of Contact: Jason G. Harvey, Procuring Contracting Officer, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division. Email: jason.g.harvey.civ@us.navy.mil