NAWCAD Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) – FY26
Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- NAWCAD-PAX-LRAF-FY26
- Agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Patuxent River, Maryland 20670, 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 February 24, 2026, providing an informational view of approximately 60 projected contract opportunities spanning multiple mission-aligned organizations. This is a non-binding industry notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute an invitation for bid, request for proposal, or government obligation to procure. Updates will be issued quarterly throughout the fiscal year.
The forecast covers requirements across the Rapid Capability Engineering Group, Digital Analytics Infrastructure & Technology Advancement (DAiTA) Group, Program Executive Offices (PEOs), and other NAWCAD commands. Contract values range from under $10 million to $1 billion, with notional values typically concentrated in the $10M–$50M, $50M–$100M, $100M–$200M, and $200M–$500M bands. Acquisition strategies include SeaPort, SA IDIQ, C-Type contracts, and competitive follow-on procurements. Projected RFP releases span from December 2024 through February 2026, with award dates extending through FY27 and beyond. Requirements encompass engineering support services, program management contractor support, systems integration, software development, technical services, logistics support, and specialized aircraft operations. Many opportunities are designated as small business set-asides; most remaining opportunities are unrestricted competitions. The attached NAWCAD LRAF_FY26Q1_Final.pdf document lists contract numbers, incumbent contractors, current points of contact, and detailed timelines to support contractor planning.
Notice text
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.
1QTR FY26 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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NAWCAD LRAF_FY26Q1_Final.pdf |
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