F/A-18 Cable Assembly, IRST Program Loader Set (PLS) BLOCK II
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N68335-26-Q-0433
- Agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335929 Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Joint Base MDL, New Jersey 08733, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division seeks 18 units of Cable Assembly, IRST Program Loader Set (PLS) BLOCK II, part number 3850AS201-2, in support of the F/A-18 E/F program under a Firm Fixed Price contract, with proposals due August 5, 2026. The procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 335929, restricting competition to certified small businesses.
Place of performance is LAKEHURST NAEC, NJ 08733. The technical data package is Export Controlled and contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Offerors must hold a current and certified DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) and proof of CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification to request access to the Government-owned drawing package via the DoD SAFE website. A current NIST SP 800-171 assessment maintained in the Supplier Performance Risk System is mandatory.
To achieve technical acceptability, offerors must demonstrate exact part numbers and quantities in their quote and commit to a 90-day delivery timeline after contract award. All equipment must be new only with manufacturer's warranty. FOB Destination shipping at contractor expense applies; inspection and acceptance occur at origin by DCMA prior to shipment, with delivery to NAVAIR Lakehurst SE Staging Facility (DODAAC N68335).
Evaluation uses a lowest price technically acceptable standard. All Contract Line Item Numbers must be priced; non-conforming proposals may be rejected without discussion. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration, acceptable or neutral past performance, and a bid valid for 60 calendar days after solicitation close. DFARS clauses 252.204-7019, 252.204-7020, 252.204-7021, 252.204-7024, and 252.204-7025 apply.
Notice text
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) is officially releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a competitive basis for the procurement of Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) as outlined in the attached Solicitation N68335-26-Q-0433 package: Eval Plan, Buy Terms and CLIN Structure. The PSE items are required in support of the F/A-18 E/F program.
This solicitation is being issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR Part 19. In order for the offeror to be found technically acceptable, the offeror must be considered a small business under the NAICS code of the solicitation, NAICS 335929.
Technical Data Package and Export Control Requirements
This solicitation includes DFARS 252.204-7025, Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Requirements. The technical data package contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Offerors must obtain access to the CUI drawing package to prepare a proposal. Proof of CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification is required to request access to the technical data package.
The Government owns the Drawing Package for Cable Assembly, IRST Program Loader Set (PLS) BLOCK II, which is considered Export Controlled. All Offerors must possess a current and certified DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) to request access to the drawings. Drawings will be provided to the designated data custodian listed on the certified DD Form 2345 via the DoD SAFE website.
Requesting Access to Solicitation Documents
To request access to the Government-provided documents associated with this solicitation, Offerors must submit the following via email:
- Proof of current and valid CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification.
- A certified DD Form 2345.
Requests should be sent to the Point of Contact (POC) listed below.
Solicitation Number: N68335-26-Q-0433 Point of Contact and Questions
The Point of Contact (POC) for this solicitation is: Mrs. Devin Hader, devin.l.hader.civ@us.navy.mil .
All questions and inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email and reference Solicitation Number: N68335-26-Q-0433, Solicitation Title: F/A-18 Cable Assembly, IRST PLS BLOCK II. Questions must be received no later than 16:00 EST, 08/04/2026. Offerors are encouraged to review the Solicitation N68335-26-Q-0433 package thoroughly before submitting questions or requests for access. Late submissions of questions or requests for access may not be considered.
This RFP shall not be construed as obligating the Government to award a contract or authorizing work to commence and shall not serve as a basis for any future claims against the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW - IRST PLS Cable.pdf | ||
| Buy Terms_26Q0433.pdf | ||
| Clin Structure_26Q0433.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Evaluation Plan_IRST Cable Assem_0602.pdf |
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