The Navy needs a small business to manufacture load test adapters for F/A-18 aircraft.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
- The Navy needs load test adapters for F/A-18 aircraft blocks I, II, and III slings.
- The adapters are peculiar support equipment (PSE) required for the F/A-18 E/F program.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
- The contract is a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract.
- The solicitation is being issued as a 100% small business set-aside.
- How will they pick the winner?
- The evaluation basis is not specified.
- When and how do you bid?
- The bid deadline is July 9, 2026, at 8:00 PM EST.
- Proposals must be submitted via email to the point of contact listed below.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- You must possess a current and certified DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) to request access to the drawings.
- You must obtain access to the technical data package to prepare a proposal.
- Proof of CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification is required to request access to the technical data package.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Request access to the technical data package by submitting proof of current and valid CMMC Level 2 (self-assessment) certification and a certified DD Form 2345 via email to the point of contact listed below.
- Review the solicitation package thoroughly before submitting questions or requests for access.
Primary point of contact
Name
Devin Hader
Email
devin.l.hader.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
(732) 323-2741