Frequently Asked Questions

Click here for the NAVAIR Office of Small Business Programs Frequently Asked Questions.

NAVAIR OSBP Introduction Video to Industry

This video explains what the OSBP can provide to industry seeking business with the Navy.  Click here to view the video. (Note:  Depending on your PC, the video may open directly from the website or it may open on your PC's media player.)

Message from GSA regarding SAM registrations

SAM.gov registration is FREE! There is NO FEE to register or maintain your SAM.gov registration. Provide the following information to the small businesses with whom you work: If you get an email, text, or phone call from a company asking you to contact them right away about your SAM.gov registration, be cautious. If you are asked to pay money to complete or renew your SAM.gov registration, be cautious. These messages are not from the Federal Government.

Contract Data (FPDS) Reports

Under “Data Bank” in sam.gov, the following message appears:

The FPDS reports module is now in SAM.gov as the DataBank. If you need to search for contract data or specific contracts, please go to FPDS.gov (opens in new window) and use the ezSearch tool. The FPDS search and data entry functions have not yet been migrated to SAM.gov, but will be migrated in the future.

Under “Search” in sam.gov, you can perform a keyword search and filter and there is a Help Guide link.

Market Research 101 Video

Hear from the NAVAIR Office of Small Business Programs, as they discuss Market Research 101.

Upcoming Outreach Events:

 

 

NAWCAD Industry Day


Date: May 27, 2026

Time: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (Registration at 7:30 am)
Location: USMSM – SMART Building (44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619)

No cost for attendance but registration required. Boxed lunch $16:00 per person (pay at registration).

Registration Link, click here

2026 NAVAIR / NAWCAD Lakehurst Industry Day

The best word to describe Industry Day is OPPORTUNITY! This is the opportunity to learn how your organization can WIN contracts with NAWCAD Lakehurst. This is the opportunity to learn what Lakehurst procures (buys) and hear about the focus of their mission. And the best part is, this is the opportunity to hear about actual upcoming requirements (contracts) directly from the individuals with the need.

Date: June 9, 2026

Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm (*****Registration and Vendor Hall open 7:30am)

Location: Stockton University - Galloway Campus - Student Center, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, NJ 08205

Registration link, click here  

NAVAIR OSBP General Information Sessions

We encourage you to attend one of our NAVAIR OSBP General Information Sessions. This NAVAIR OSBP General Information Session familiarizes businesses with how to do business with NAVAIR, introduces resources to help them become procurement-ready, and emphasizes the importance of "doing the homework" before contacting any buying command. Topics covered include: an overview of NAVAIR, its organizational structure and echelon commands, the importance of SAM registration and company profiles, market research and networking sources (including select federal and civilian systems/organizations), and the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program. The top 10 NAICS codes for the NAVAIR Enterprise and each of its echelons are also provided for future reference. While this session offers a general overview of NAVAIR, it also provides valuable information for those preparing to do business with the federal government.

(Hosted by OSBP Site Directors at NAWCAD-Pax River & NAVAIR HQ)

 

To access FY26 sessions, Click Here  

 

NAWCTSD:

Annual Military Expositions: 

  • Navy: 
    • Sea Air and Space, National Harbor: Apr 19-22, 2026 (Click Here)
  • Marine Corps Expos:
  • Army: AUSA 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition: Oct 12-14, 2026 (Click Here)
  • Air Force: Air, Space, and Cyber Conference and Technology: Sep 14-16, 2026 (Click Here)
  • Space Force: Space Symposium Foundation: Apr 13-16, 2026 (Click Here)
  • USSOCOM: SOF Week May 18-21, 2026 (Click Here)

RFI NAWCAD Acquisition Strategy

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Chief Resource Office (CRO) is undertaking a review of its service acquisition requirements. Our objective is to develop a forward-looking, 5-year acquisition plan focused on delivering capability to the fleet at greater speed and with increased efficiency. This initiative will re-examine our approach to all FAR Based service requirements across the NAWCAD enterprise.

Here is industry's opportunity to provide valuable input! 

Click for additional details on how to participate: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/36379742acbb434eb32a654d7d27ec30/view

Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF)

Most Current NAVAIR Enterprise LRAE: Click Here

Site Specific LRAEs: 

Most Current NAWCAD PAX: Click Here

Most Current NAWCWD China Lake & Point Mugu: Click Here

NAWCTSD (TSIS slides, updated annually in June): Click Here

**Procurement opportunity status updated at each PALT, sign up to attend an upcoming PALT: Click Here

Additional Resources:

SECNAV OSBP LRAEs (For 10 buying commands): Click Here

St. Mary's County Department of Economic & Community Development

(List of companies providing support to NAVAIR & organizations that assist small businesses): Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here for the NAVAIR Office of Small Business Programs Frequently Asked Questions.

NAVAIR OSBP Introduction Video to Industry

This video explains what the OSBP can provide to industry seeking business with the Navy.  Click here to view the video. (Note:  Depending on your PC, the video may open directly from the website or it may open on your PC's media player.)

Message from GSA regarding SAM registrations

SAM.gov registration is FREE! There is NO FEE to register or maintain your SAM.gov registration. Provide the following information to the small businesses with whom you work: If you get an email, text, or phone call from a company asking you to contact them right away about your SAM.gov registration, be cautious. If you are asked to pay money to complete or renew your SAM.gov registration, be cautious. These messages are not from the Federal Government.

Contract Data (FPDS) Reports

Under “Data Bank” in sam.gov, the following message appears:

The FPDS reports module is now in SAM.gov as the DataBank. If you need to search for contract data or specific contracts, please go to FPDS.gov (opens in new window) and use the ezSearch tool. The FPDS search and data entry functions have not yet been migrated to SAM.gov, but will be migrated in the future.

Under “Search” in sam.gov, you can perform a keyword search and filter and there is a Help Guide link.

Market Research 101 Video

Hear from the NAVAIR Office of Small Business Programs, as they discuss Market Research 101.

Upcoming Outreach Events:

 

 

NAWCAD Industry Day


Date: May 27, 2026

Time: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (Registration at 7:30 am)
Location: USMSM – SMART Building (44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619)

No cost for attendance but registration required. Boxed lunch $16:00 per person (pay at registration).

Registration Link, click here

2026 NAVAIR / NAWCAD Lakehurst Industry Day

The best word to describe Industry Day is OPPORTUNITY! This is the opportunity to learn how your organization can WIN contracts with NAWCAD Lakehurst. This is the opportunity to learn what Lakehurst procures (buys) and hear about the focus of their mission. And the best part is, this is the opportunity to hear about actual upcoming requirements (contracts) directly from the individuals with the need.

Date: June 9, 2026

Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm (*****Registration and Vendor Hall open 7:30am)

Location: Stockton University - Galloway Campus - Student Center, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, NJ 08205

Registration link, click here  

NAVAIR OSBP General Information Sessions

We encourage you to attend one of our NAVAIR OSBP General Information Sessions. This NAVAIR OSBP General Information Session familiarizes businesses with how to do business with NAVAIR, introduces resources to help them become procurement-ready, and emphasizes the importance of "doing the homework" before contacting any buying command. Topics covered include: an overview of NAVAIR, its organizational structure and echelon commands, the importance of SAM registration and company profiles, market research and networking sources (including select federal and civilian systems/organizations), and the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program. The top 10 NAICS codes for the NAVAIR Enterprise and each of its echelons are also provided for future reference. While this session offers a general overview of NAVAIR, it also provides valuable information for those preparing to do business with the federal government.

(Hosted by OSBP Site Directors at NAWCAD-Pax River & NAVAIR HQ)

 

To access FY26 sessions, Click Here  

 

NAWCTSD:

Annual Military Expositions: 

  • Navy: 
    • Sea Air and Space, National Harbor: Apr 19-22, 2026 (Click Here)
  • Marine Corps Expos:
  • Army: AUSA 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition: Oct 12-14, 2026 (Click Here)
  • Air Force: Air, Space, and Cyber Conference and Technology: Sep 14-16, 2026 (Click Here)
  • Space Force: Space Symposium Foundation: Apr 13-16, 2026 (Click Here)
  • USSOCOM: SOF Week May 18-21, 2026 (Click Here)

RFI NAWCAD Acquisition Strategy

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Chief Resource Office (CRO) is undertaking a review of its service acquisition requirements. Our objective is to develop a forward-looking, 5-year acquisition plan focused on delivering capability to the fleet at greater speed and with increased efficiency. This initiative will re-examine our approach to all FAR Based service requirements across the NAWCAD enterprise.

Here is industry's opportunity to provide valuable input! 

Click for additional details on how to participate: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/36379742acbb434eb32a654d7d27ec30/view

Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF)

Most Current NAVAIR Enterprise LRAE: Click Here

Site Specific LRAEs: 

Most Current NAWCAD PAX: Click Here

Most Current NAWCWD China Lake & Point Mugu: Click Here

NAWCTSD (TSIS slides, updated annually in June): Click Here

**Procurement opportunity status updated at each PALT, sign up to attend an upcoming PALT: Click Here

Additional Resources:

SECNAV OSBP LRAEs (For 10 buying commands): Click Here

St. Mary's County Department of Economic & Community Development

(List of companies providing support to NAVAIR & organizations that assist small businesses): Click Here

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