P-8A Ground Vibration Testing
Updated
Presolicitation from the Department of the Navy, for work in Seattle, Washington. Due Nov 16, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5), 16 days left.
| Solicitation number | N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM290-1271 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Office | Naval Air Systems Command |
| Notice type | Presolicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Aircraft Manufacturing (336411) |
| Product or service code | 1680 |
| Place of performance | Seattle, Washington |
| Posted | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 16, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5) (16 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Washington Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue a modification to a sole source delivery order previously awarded to the Boeing Company (Boeing), 7755 E Marginal Way S., Seattle, WA 98108-4002, to conduct a Ground Vibration Test to assess the feasibility of integrating additional stores onto existing P-8A wing stations for a Foreign Military Sales Customer. The anticipated period of performance is Q2 FY2027 through Q4 FY2027 with award anticipated in Q2 FY2027.
These requirements will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."
The Boeing P-8A team, consisting of the Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) and Integrated Development Systems (IDS) Divisions, is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the Boeing 737-800ERX P-8A airframe, as well as the sole systems integrator, and therefore is the only contractor with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data that can meet the Government's requirements on a timely basis.
The Government does not possess adequate license rights to the required technical data package necessary to support a competitive procurement to fulfill the requirements described herein. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may, however, identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement.
The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract action is solely at the discretion of the Government.
No phone inquiries will be entertained. Responses shall be made in writing by E-mail or U.S. Mail to the attention of Jessica Dean, contract specialist or Brittney Davis, Procuring Contracting Officer using the contact information provided with this synopsis. However, the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen days after the publication date of this synopsis.
Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Boeing Company (Boeing), 7755 E Marginal Way S., Seattle, WA 98108-4002 directly via Ms. Brittany Olden at the email [email protected].
Contracting contact
- Jessica L. Dean · [email protected]
- Brittney Davis · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 336411, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,500 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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