Bid guide
How to bid on F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) FPU-13/A Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA) Technical Data Package (TDP) for Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
What NAVAIR is buying and why it matters
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is seeking information from businesses that can develop and deliver a comprehensive Technical Data Package (TDP) for the FPU-13/A Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA). This assembly is used with the F/A-18E/F infrared search and track system.
The TDP is crucial for supporting repair and sustainment activities at various U.S. Navy repair sites. It needs to include product engineering design data, commercial engineering design data, special tooling engineering design data, specifications, and special packaging instructions engineering design data, along with required metadata. The successful vendor will also host and support a TDP Guidance Conference and incremental In-Process Reviews.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Request for Information (RFI), not a request for proposal, so no contract will be awarded directly from this announcement. The deadline for submitting your capabilities statement is September 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. All responses must be received by this time.
After the deadline, NAVAIR will review the submitted capabilities statements to conduct market research. This information will help them determine the best acquisition method for a future solicitation, if one is issued. Any future contract actions will be announced separately on the Government-wide Point of Entry.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses with expertise in developing detailed technical data packages, particularly those familiar with military standards like MIL-STD-31000C. Firms capable of providing engineering design data for components, wiring harnesses, and tubing, as well as special tooling and packaging instructions, should consider responding.
The Product Service Code (PSC) for this effort is 7650, and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413. This indicates a focus on general supplies and aircraft manufacturing.
How to respond to this RFI
To respond, you need to prepare a brief capabilities statement package. This package should be no more than ten 8.5 x 11 inch pages, use a font no smaller than 12 point, and be 1.5 spaced. The documentation should be in bullet format.
Your capabilities statement should clearly demonstrate your ability to provide the required supplies or services. Include your Company Name, Company Address, Company CAGE Code, Company Business Size, and Point of Contact (POC) including name, phone number, and email address. Submit your complete package via email to [email protected].
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your capabilities statement, focus on clearly outlining your firm's experience and expertise directly relevant to developing technical data packages for complex aerospace components. Highlight any past work with military standards or similar government contracts.
Ensure your response directly addresses each of the 'Required Capabilities' listed in the RFI. Use specific examples where possible to illustrate your firm's ability to meet these needs. Since this is an RFI, the goal is to inform the agency of your capabilities, so be thorough yet concise within the page limit.
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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