Bid guide
How to bid on E-6B Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for the Dept of the Navy
What the Navy is buying and why it matters
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to award a single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for E-6B aircraft. This contract is expected to cover a period of up to ten years, from Fiscal Year 2027 through 2036.
The work includes scheduled and unscheduled depot tasks, various repairs, light manufacturing, fabrication, and modifications to airframe structures and aircraft systems. This is a significant long-term opportunity for firms specializing in aircraft MRO, particularly for military aircraft.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a pre-solicitation notice, meaning the formal request for proposals is not yet available. The current deadline for this notice is August 08, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. However, this date is a tentative closing date for the final solicitation, which is expected later.
A draft solicitation is anticipated around late May 2026 for comment. The final solicitation, with all necessary attachments for proposal preparation, is expected around mid-fourth quarter 2026. Vendors must monitor SAM.gov for all updates, as the government will not accept proposals in response to this pre-solicitation notice.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for companies with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul, especially those familiar with military aircraft like the E-6B. The primary work location will be the contractor's facility within continental North America, though work may also occur at Tinker AFB, OK, or other government-directed locations.
Firms should be registered under the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). This is a full and open competition under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.
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Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Given the long-term nature of this IDIQ contract, focus on demonstrating your firm's stability, capacity, and proven track record in complex aircraft MRO services. Highlight any experience with E-6B aircraft or similar platforms, and emphasize your ability to perform scheduled and unscheduled depot tasks, repairs, and modifications.
Since parts will largely be supplied by the E-6B Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) provider, your proposal should clearly outline your processes for integrating with government-furnished materials and adhering to NAVAIR issued E-6B Technical Directives and depot technical manuals. Detail your quality control procedures and your facility's capabilities within North America to handle such extensive work.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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