Second Articles for Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Training Systems Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) for Fleet Release 300
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26-94
- Agency
-
Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6910 Training Aids
- Place of performance
- Adelaide South Australia Australia
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Air Systems Command intends to solicit engineering, modernization, and logistics support for P-8A training systems at Royal Australian Air Force Base Edinburgh Integrated Training Center, with capability statements due November 9, 2026.
The effort encompasses second-article updates, hardware refreshes, and integration services for three training devices: the Weapons Tactics Trainer (WTT), Operational Flight Trainer (OFT), and Training System Support Center (TSSC). Work is performed at RAAF Base Edinburgh in Australia. The systems utilize proprietary Boeing architectures including Common Simulation Framework (CSF), Insight Instructor Operation Station (IOS), and Tactical Operational Mission Software (TOMS), requiring demonstrated technical expertise in P-8A Increment 3 Block 2 training systems. The scope includes classified network infrastructure integration, compliance with Australian Security Construction and Equipment Committee (SCEC) standards, cybersecurity authorization, and adherence to exportability and foreign releasability standards under International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations.
NAICS 333310 applies, with a 1,000-employee size standard. Award is estimated for April 2027, with delivery expected in calendar year 2029. Interested firms must submit capability statements of no more than ten pages including company information, CAGE code, UEI, and statement of intent to propose as prime. Responses submit to Kelly Kutch at kelly.t.kutch.civ@us.navy.mil. This is market research for informational purposes; the government is under no obligation to award or issue a subsequent solicitation.
Notice text
The contemplated effort required engineering, modernization, and logistics support to establish and upgrade P-8A training systems at the RAAF Base Edinburgh Integrated Training Center. The P-8A training devices include the:
- Weapons Tactics Trainer (WTT)
- Operational Flight Trainer (OFT)
- Training System Support Center (TSSC)
These devices serve the purpose of providing critical aircrew training, supporting individual and collective crew tasks including mission planning, rehearsal, execution, and instructor assessments.
See attached for all details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought RAAF 2nd Art.docx | DOCX document |
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