NRL VXS-1 Aircraft Maintenance IDIQ

The Naval Research Laboratory's Scientific Development Squadron One (VXS-1), Code 1600, is preparing to procure aircraft maintenance and support services under an IDIQ contract, with responses due November 24, 2026. No set-aside is designated. This is a Sources Sought Notice/RFI for planning purposes only, not a solicitation. No solicitation package is available, and the Government is not committed to award or to issuing a solicitation. The notice is listed under the Office of Naval Research. Responses go by email to Contracting Officer Brandon Zellers, and telephonic requests will not be accepted.

Task-order work is performed at Hangar 109, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, with remote support for extended detachments within the continental United States and overseas. The requirement covers one UV-18 Twin Otter (BUNO 793255) and three King Air 350ER research aircraft (BUNOs 170805, 170804, and 170803). Maintenance must comply with 14 CFR Parts 23, 43, and 145 and OEM manuals, and certifications must be performed by FAA-certified A&P technicians. The contractor must support 24/7 flight operations, including weekends and holidays, and maintain an Accessible Aircraft Data System with 24/7 government access. The Government furnishes four aircraft, support equipment, two PT6A-67A engines, and two propeller assemblies. The IDIQ has a five-year ordering period from award. A Quality Control Plan is due 30 days after award.

The notice requests company contact information, business size and socioeconomic categories, Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, capabilities relevant to the draft SOWs, similar prior experience, suggested job titles and qualifications, current facility clearance status, and questions on the draft SOW. No contract value, incumbent, or security clearance requirement is stated. The NAICS code is 541715 and the PSC is AJ12.