Rapid_MAC_forecast_october_2025

The Naval Air Systems Command Naval Air Warfare Center has published the RAPID MAC Monthly Forecast as a Special Notice on October 23, 2025. This Special Notice announces the availability of the monthly Task Order forecast document, which will be regularly posted on SAM.gov going forward. The government notes that previous forecast postings experienced technical issues, but those matters have been resolved and regular monthly postings are now available without complications. This Special Notice serves as an informational notice to contractors regarding the availability of upcoming contracting opportunities under the RAPID MAC vehicle. The forecast document provides visibility into planned task order competitions and opportunities for interested contractors.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide advance notice of the September 2025 Task Order Forecast, which highlights a significant contracting opportunity for the Naval Avionics Platform Integration Emulator (NAPIE) program under Pool 6 - Airborne Mission Systems. The NAPIE initiative seeks to evaluate emerging technologies, vendor products, software, and new configurations with existing military and civilian platforms in a secure environment to reduce associated risks, costs, and certification timelines. The anticipated Forecast of Opportunity (FON) release date is October 22, 2025, with a projected contract award date of February 12, 2026. The notional contract value for this opportunity ranges from $50 million to $100 million, encompassing a base period and four option years. This procurement targets contractors with capabilities in technology integration and platform evaluation services, classified under NAICS code 541330 and PSC code AC32. Interested contractors should monitor SAM.gov for the formal solicitation and ensure they meet all technical and administrative requirements outlined in the upcoming FON.