NAVAIR's Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF), covering FY12 through FY14, is now available under the Procurement Forecast section of the "Presentations" link (or click on the heading title above to access). NAVAIR's LRAF creates a demand signal visible to a wider range of industry and should contribute to better support of our requirements including the distinct prospect of fostering increased competition. (Note: The LRAF has been updated with upcoming requirements for IT (Line 335-336)).
23 May 2012 - The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) anticipates hosting "NAWCWD Industry Day 2012." The objective of this event is to enhance NAWCWD-Industry collaboration in support of the Naval Aviation Warfighter. Details on the event will be provided on the following website in the near future: http://www.navair.navy.mil/nawcwd/index.html
24 May 2012 - The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) anticipates hosting a Multi-Use Technology Symposium focused on Unmanned Systems. More details will be provided in the near future.
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Contracts Department (AIR 2.5.1.2), Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure on a competitive basis the services necessary to provide support to the Ship & Shore Based Electronic Systems (S&SBES) Team (Code 4.5), St. Inigoes, MD. The Ship & Shore Based Electronic Systems (S&SBES) Team (Code 4.5), St. Inigoes, of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division performs development, testing, installation, and maintenance of shipboard and shore based electronic equipment. In support of this mission, the Mechanical Facilities Team (4.5.12) provides research and development assistance and mechanical systems production and prototyping support required by the engineering divisions. The deadline for response to this request is 2 pm, Eastern Standard Time, 27 February 2012.
The Machine Facilities Team will be holding an Industry day on February 8th, 0900-1030, in the Command Conference Room, Building 8125, 17800 Molls Cove Road, St. Inigoes, MD, 20684. For any questions regarding this industry day, contact Sue Edwards at linda.edwards@navy.mil. (Click on the heading title above to view the full announcement).
NAVAIR is seeking potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, resources and experience to meet the requirements for upgrading the T45TS to allow for unrestricted flight (exclusive of Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM)) in the National Airspace System (NAS) through 2035. The NAICS code is 336411 -- Aircraft Manufacturing, and the classification code is K -- Modification of equipment. Please see Solicitation "T45-NexGen-ATS" in www.fbo.gov for more information.
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) China Lake, CA intends to procure on a full and open competition basis a Weapons Performance Data Package relating to a 5" Rocket Laser Guidance System.
For proposal purposes, the offeror must request a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) from Steven Shultz at steven.shultz@navy.mil. Click https://www.fbo.gov/ for full announcement.
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) will be holding the 2012 Industry Day and Technology Showcase on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, Solomons, Maryland. The objective of this conference is to enhance NAWCAD-Industry collaboration in support of the Naval Aviation Warfighter by presenting potential contracting opportunities to our Industry partners.
The agenda includes introductory presentations by VADM David Architzel, Commander, Naval Air Systems Command; RDML R. L. Mahr, Commander, NAWCAD; and Mr. Gary Kessler, Executive Director, NAWCAD. The NAWCAD competency leadership will present forecasted contracting opportunities for FY12-FY14.
The conference will also feature an exhibit hall which will showcase NAWCAD's Research & Development laboratories, as well as Test & Evaluation ranges/facilities. Representatives from selected labs, ranges and facilities will be available to discuss how your company can leverage NAWCAD's unique capabilities. We are also pleased to release our new NAWCAD Patent Portfolio which highlights patents available for licensing and commercialization.
The conference is open to all industry representatives whose companies can provide products and services to NAWCAD. Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Identification will be required at check-in.
Click here to register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e5iver2be81a56ba&llr=89p4oshab.
The Patuxent Partnership invites our Members and the regional community to a F/A-18 & EA-18G Program Briefing presented by CAPT Frank "Spanky" Morley, USN Program Manager, PMA-265, F/A-18 & EA-18G Program. The event will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653. This is a no cost program. Seating is limited. 7:00 a.m. Check-in and Coffee, 7:30 a.m. Program, 9:00 a.m. Adjourn. Please note: online registration is a TWO-step process. Log-in (or enroll in our registrant database) and register, then be sure to complete registration. Correctly registered, you will receive a confirmation email. Questions? Call Mary Kukla at 301-866-0541. Register at http://www.paxpartnership.org/index.cfm?action=CL2&Entry=798.
Registration is now open for the 2012 Department of Defense Mentor Protégé Conference, 5-8 March 2012 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, VA. Since 1991, the Mentor-Protégé Program has offered substantial assistance to small disadvantaged businesses. Helping them to expand the overall base of their marketplace participation has produced more jobs and increased national income. The Program assists small businesses (protégés) successfully compete for prime contract and subcontract awards by partnering with large companies (mentors) under individual, project-based agreements. For more information about the Conference, link to http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/. Additional information about the Mentor-Protégé Program can be found under the Mentor-Protege tab of this homepage.
The next Small Business Roundtable will convene at the Frank Knox Bldg. on February 16, 2012. The topics are: Legislative & DoD Budget Update, presented by guest speaker John Bohanan, senior advisor to Congressman Steny Hoyer; NAVAIR OSBP 2012 Goals & Objectives; Airspeed Procurement Management tool; 2012 NAWCAD Strategic Plan; and the Executive Steering Committee Report. Click on the title heading above to view the agenda and for directions.
The Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) is a U.S. Navy program to upgrade radar and communications jamming capability from aircraft to degrade, disrupt, compromise, or deny an enemy's use of the electromagnetic spectrum. The first industry-day briefings to industry will be 24 Jan 2012 at SAIC Park Place, 45310 Abell House Lane, in California, MD. Briefings will provide general background on the NGJ program, the planned acquisition strategy, and key technical performance ranges. NAVAIR plans to conduct two additional NGJ industry-day briefings, one on 14-16 Feb. 2012 at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at Point Mugu Naval Air Station, Calif., and the other at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Md., on 22 Feb. 2012. More information on the upcoming industry day briefings is online at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVAIR/N00421/NGJ-TDINDDAY-09JAN2012/listing.html.
This is a Sources Sought Technical Description to determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses to provide the required products and/or services. The Naval Air Systems Command is issuing this Sources Sought synopsis for maintenance and repair of the Navy's T56-A-427 engines. The NAICS code is 336412 -- Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing, and the classification code is J -- Maintenance, repair & rebuilding of equipment. Please see Solicitation N00019-12-R-1009 in www.fbo.gov for more information.
The briefings presented at the St. Mary's County/NAVAIR Small Business Conference, held at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center on 30 November 2011 are now available to view print. Click on the title heading above to access the briefs.
This is an update to the Sources Sought notice published in October, 2011. NAVAIR is conducting market research for F-5 and NSAWC Contractor Logistics Services. The Industry Conference has been deferred. The anticipated dates are March 5th and 6th of 2012 at NAS Fallon, NV. Per request, one-on-one question/answer sessions will be scheduled with potential prime contractors, along with their anticipated subcontractor team. It is requested that industry provide response to this solicitation if they plan on attending. The NAICS code is 488190 -- Other Support Activities for Air Transportation, and the classification code is 15 -- Aircraft & airframe structural components. Please see Solicitation N00019-12-R-0008 in www.fbo.gov for more information.
Join us for the 3rd Annual NASBC / USWCC National Small Business Contracting Summit | Southeast
presented jointly by the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Small Business Contractors being held in Orlando, FL on January 25 - 26, 2012. This popular event boasts a robust agenda that includes: - Increased focus on assuring small business federal contractors secure our fair share of federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars
Access to federal agencies and prime contractors - Timely education and information on current trends, opportunities and threats to small business contractors - Legal education important for teaming, joint ventures and related topics - Connections to potential teaming and joint venture partners - Taking new ground - setting a course for the future with specific FY 2012 objectives - Influence on The Hill -- connecting votes to action for our Congressional leaders.
All Federal Agencies and Prime contractors have been invited. We will update the confirmed attendees as we hear back from them.
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