Bid guide
How to respond to the Navy’s FY 27 Flight Test Fixed Support notice
What NAVAIR plans to buy
The Naval Air Systems Command plans to issue a sole-source contract modification to Raytheon Technologies for engineering support and management of Tomahawk missiles prepared for flight testing, including support during test execution. Delivery is expected about one year after award.
This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive proposals. NAVAIR says Raytheon is the only known source able to perform the work without duplication of costs because it holds the current technical, configuration, and manufacturing data.
Deadline and what it means
The notice was published October 15, 2026. Capability statements are due November 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
The agency says it will consider capability statements from responsible sources. The notice does not say that the deadline will lead to a competitive proposal process or change the planned sole-source approach.
Who this opportunity may suit
This notice may interest US firms with relevant missile engineering, configuration, manufacturing-data, flight-test preparation, or test-execution support capabilities. The notice identifies security as the category and says the missile data is export controlled and unavailable to foreign sources or representatives.
Raytheon also identifies Melissa Arvayo as its point of contact for subcontracting opportunities.
How to access and respond
To open the opportunity, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click opens the portal homepage, click the control again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one.
Send a capability statement by email to William Miller at [email protected]. The notice does not provide a required format or page limit.
Prepare a focused capability statement
Describe the specific work your firm can perform and give concrete examples of relevant engineering, missile preparation, configuration, or test-support experience. Make clear what your team can do directly and where it would rely on partners.
Explain how your firm can address the technical-data and export-control limits stated in the notice. Keep the statement concise, check it for accuracy, and email it before the deadline.
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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