NAWCAD Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) – FY26
Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- NAWCAD-LRAF-FY26-PAX
- Agency
-
Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Patuxent River, Maryland, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River announced the FY26 Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) on October 22, 2026, with quarterly updates to follow; the current FY26 QTR4 final forecast reflects approximately 50 to 60 planned contract opportunities across NAWCAD divisions and related Program Executive Offices. This Special Notice is informational only and does not constitute an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or a binding Government commitment to acquire any products or services.
Key opportunities include Exterior Communications (EXCOMM) XI services ($200 million to $550 million, 5-year performance period), Aegis VIII Radio Communication Systems ($200 million to $550 million, 5-year performance period), Aircraft Instrumentation Engineering and Technical Support Services ($100 million to $200 million, 5-year performance period), and Technical and Engineering Services for ISR payloads ($200 million to $550 million, 5-year performance period). The forecast also identifies multiple contractor logistics support contracts for T-6, T-34, T-44, T-45, TH-73, and H-53 aircraft platforms, as well as program management support services across helicopter and weapons programs.
Acquisition strategies span Small Business Set-Asides, SeaPorts, IDIQ vehicles, and competitive procurements through SAM.gov. Current incumbents include BAE Systems, Booz Allen Hamilton, Precise Systems, and various smaller defense contractors. Most contract awards are projected for FY27 through FY29. All information remains subject to change, with formal acquisition announcements to be published through SAM.gov.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River (Pax) announces the FY26 Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) for NAWCAD Pax requirements. Updates will be made via this notice on a quarterly basis.
NAWCAD FY26 QTR4 LRAF Final Attached. <<...>>
This Special Notice is for informational purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Information provided on the LRAF is subject to change.
Update #3 ·
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River (Pax) announces the FY26 Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) for NAWCAD Pax requirements. Updates will be made via this notice on a quarterly basis.
NAWCAD FY26 QTR4 LRAF Final-REV2 Attached. <<...>>
This Special Notice is for informational purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Information provided on the LRAF is subject to change.
Update #2 ·
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River (Pax) announces the FY26 Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) for NAWCAD Pax requirements. Updates will be made via this notice on a quarterly basis.
NAWCAD FY26 QTR4 LRAF Attached. <<...>>
This Special Notice is for informational purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Information provided on the LRAF is subject to change.
Update #1 ·
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River (Pax) announces the FY26 Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) for NAWCAD Pax requirements. Updates will be made via this notice on a quarterly basis.
NAWCAD LRAD - FY26Q2 Attached. <<...>>
This Special Notice is for informational purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Information provided on the LRAF is subject to change.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NAWCAD FY26 QTR4 LRAF-Final.pdf | ||
| NAWCAD FY26 QTR4 LRAF_Final-REV2.pdf | ||
| NAWCAD FY26 QTR4 LRAF.pdf | ||
| NAWCAD FY26 QTR3 LRAF.pdf | ||
| NAWCAD LRAF - FY26Q2_.pdf | ||
| NAWCAD LRAF - FY26Q2.pdf |
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