Sonobuoy Lot Acceptance Testing (SLAT)

AMENDMENT 0003 - Attachment (8) SLC Drawings has been added to Section J. Please reference this version of the SAM.gov posting for instructions on how to request access to CUI attachments (https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3f04e9a67d044551ab35724797144c9b/view). Additionally, Government responses to RFIs have been updated to include additional RFIs. Please view attachment Solicitation N0042126R1007 RFIs - 09 June 2026. AMENDMENT 0002 - An update to Attachment Section_L4_Vol_3_PP1 has been made. Please use/reference Section_L4_Vol_3_PP1_Rev_1 moving forward. AMENDMENT 0001 - An update to Attachment (6) Section L, Volume 5.1 has been made to update the minimum small business participation commitment. Government responses to RFIs have also been posted. ORIGINAL SOLICITATION - The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), through Program Manager Adversary and Specialized Aircraft (PMA-226), is procuring Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) aviation services to fulfill an enduring operational requirement from the Program Manager for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems (PMA-264). The SLAT acquisition supports PMA-264?s mission to ensure the operational effectiveness of sonobuoy systems. This acquisition is necessary to establish operational readiness for SLAT operations, including capability stand-up, flight services, and technical data delivery. The requirement for SLAT operations arises from the need to validate the performance and reliability of sonobuoy systems in operational environments. The acquisition includes the procurement of a sonobuoy launch system, aircraft modifications, personnel training, and the execution of flight operations to support testing. The effort also includes the delivery of technical and administrative data to support program management and oversight. This acquisition is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15, DFARS 215.3, and the DoD Source Selection Procedures (20 August 2022). It adheres to NAVAIRINST 4200.39D and PMA-264 program-specific requirements.

04 June 2026 - Government responses to RFIs have been updated to include additional RFIs. Please view attachment "Solicitation N0042126R1007 RFIs - 04 June 2026." 03 June 2026 - Government responses to RFIs have been updated to include additional RFIs. Please view attachment "Solicitation N0042126R1007 RFIs - 03 June 2026." AMENDMENT 0002 - An update to Attachment Section_L4_Vol_3_PP1 has been made. Please use/reference Section_L4_Vol_3_PP1_Rev_1 moving forward. AMENDMENT 0001 - An update to Attachment (6) Section L, Volume 5.1 has been made to update the minimum small business participation commitment. Government responses to RFIs have also been posted. ORIGINAL SOLICITATION - The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), through Program Manager Adversary and Specialized Aircraft (PMA-226), is procuring Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) aviation services to fulfill an enduring operational requirement from the Program Manager for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems (PMA-264). The SLAT acquisition supports PMA-264?s mission to ensure the operational effectiveness of sonobuoy systems. This acquisition is necessary to establish operational readiness for SLAT operations, including capability stand-up, flight services, and technical data delivery. The requirement for SLAT operations arises from the need to validate the performance and reliability of sonobuoy systems in operational environments. The acquisition includes the procurement of a sonobuoy launch system, aircraft modifications, personnel training, and the execution of flight operations to support testing. The effort also includes the delivery of technical and administrative data to support program management and oversight. This acquisition is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15, DFARS 215.3, and the DoD Source Selection Procedures (20 August 2022). It adheres to NAVAIRINST 4200.39D and PMA-264 program-specific requirements.

03 June 2026 - Government responses to RFIs have been updated to include additional RFIs. Please view attachment "Solicitation N0042126R1007 RFIs - 03 June 2026." AMENDMENT 0002 - An update to Attachment Section_L4_Vol_3_PP1 has been made. Please use/reference Section_L4_Vol_3_PP1_Rev_1 moving forward. AMENDMENT 0001 - An update to Attachment (6) Section L, Volume 5.1 has been made to update the minimum small business participation commitment. Government responses to RFIs have also been posted. ORIGINAL SOLICITATION - The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), through Program Manager Adversary and Specialized Aircraft (PMA-226), is procuring Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) aviation services to fulfill an enduring operational requirement from the Program Manager for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems (PMA-264). The SLAT acquisition supports PMA-264?s mission to ensure the operational effectiveness of sonobuoy systems. This acquisition is necessary to establish operational readiness for SLAT operations, including capability stand-up, flight services, and technical data delivery. The requirement for SLAT operations arises from the need to validate the performance and reliability of sonobuoy systems in operational environments. The acquisition includes the procurement of a sonobuoy launch system, aircraft modifications, personnel training, and the execution of flight operations to support testing. The effort also includes the delivery of technical and administrative data to support program management and oversight. This acquisition is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15, DFARS 215.3, and the DoD Source Selection Procedures (20 August 2022). It adheres to NAVAIRINST 4200.39D and PMA-264 program-specific requirements.

AMENDMENT 0002 - An update to Attachment Section_L4_Vol_3_PP1 has been made. Please use/reference Section_L4_Vol_3_PP1_Rev_1 moving forward. AMENDMENT 0001 - An update to Attachment (6) Section L, Volume 5.1 has been made to update the minimum small business participation commitment. Government responses to RFIs have also been posted. ORIGINAL SOLICITATION - The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), through Program Manager Adversary and Specialized Aircraft (PMA-226), is procuring Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) aviation services to fulfill an enduring operational requirement from the Program Manager for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems (PMA-264). The SLAT acquisition supports PMA-264?s mission to ensure the operational effectiveness of sonobuoy systems. This acquisition is necessary to establish operational readiness for SLAT operations, including capability stand-up, flight services, and technical data delivery. The requirement for SLAT operations arises from the need to validate the performance and reliability of sonobuoy systems in operational environments. The acquisition includes the procurement of a sonobuoy launch system, aircraft modifications, personnel training, and the execution of flight operations to support testing. The effort also includes the delivery of technical and administrative data to support program management and oversight. This acquisition is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15, DFARS 215.3, and the DoD Source Selection Procedures (20 August 2022). It adheres to NAVAIRINST 4200.39D and PMA-264 program-specific requirements.

AMENDMENT 0001 - An update to Attachment (6) Section L, Volume 5.1 has been made to update the minimum small business participation commitment. Government responses to RFIs have also been posted. ORIGINAL SOLICITATION - The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), through Program Manager Adversary and Specialized Aircraft (PMA-226), is procuring Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) aviation services to fulfill an enduring operational requirement from the Program Manager for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems (PMA-264). The SLAT acquisition supports PMA-264?s mission to ensure the operational effectiveness of sonobuoy systems. This acquisition is necessary to establish operational readiness for SLAT operations, including capability stand-up, flight services, and technical data delivery. The requirement for SLAT operations arises from the need to validate the performance and reliability of sonobuoy systems in operational environments. The acquisition includes the procurement of a sonobuoy launch system, aircraft modifications, personnel training, and the execution of flight operations to support testing. The effort also includes the delivery of technical and administrative data to support program management and oversight. This acquisition is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15, DFARS 215.3, and the DoD Source Selection Procedures (20 August 2022). It adheres to NAVAIRINST 4200.39D and PMA-264 program-specific requirements.

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), through Program Manager Adversary and Specialized Aircraft (PMA-226), is procuring Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) aviation services to fulfill an enduring operational requirement from the Program Manager for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems (PMA-264). The SLAT acquisition supports PMA-264?s mission to ensure the operational effectiveness of sonobuoy systems. This acquisition is necessary to establish operational readiness for SLAT operations, including capability stand-up, flight services, and technical data delivery. The requirement for SLAT operations arises from the need to validate the performance and reliability of sonobuoy systems in operational environments. The acquisition includes the procurement of a sonobuoy launch system, aircraft modifications, personnel training, and the execution of flight operations to support testing. The effort also includes the delivery of technical and administrative data to support program management and oversight. This acquisition is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15, DFARS 215.3, and the DoD Source Selection Procedures (20 August 2022). It adheres to NAVAIRINST 4200.39D and PMA-264 program-specific requirements.

ELIGIBILITY

The Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement will be V121 (Transportation/travel/relocation- Transportation: Air Charter). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 481219 (Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation). This requirement is being pursued via full and open competition.

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SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

This RFP is being released via the Solicitation module within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).

Proposals are due via PIEE NLT 1200 EDT 22 June 2026.

Any administrative questions or comments regarding the solicitation submittal shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist – Brad Dioguardo, bradley.dioguardo.civ@us.navy.mil and Contracting Officer – David Silverstone, david.s.silverstone.civ@us.navy.mil.

The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this solicitation.  No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this solicitation.  Any information submitted by respondents to this announcement is strictly voluntary.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) – The RFO updates as of 06 March 2026 have been incorporated into this RFP.