CAINS II ASN139 Test Bench
NAVAIR and air warfare centers · NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation N00421-26-RFPREQ-TPM209-0387 in this department, oldest first.
- Jul 30, 2026 · this noticeSources Sought
- Aug 17, 2026Pre-solicitationOpen
Next steps for this stage
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What the notice says
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River, MD, in support of PMA-209 Program Office, is seeking sources to update and deliver a Product Level Technical Data Package (TDP) for the CAINS II ASN 139 Test Bench. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Contractor (Off-Site) - 100% PROGRAM BACKGROUND The Government requires an updated and complete Product Level Technical Data Package (TDP) for the CAINS II ASN 139 Test Bench based on past deliveries under Delivery Order N00421-21-F-0119 (Basic Order Agreement N00019-20-G-0005). The overarching objective is to provide the Navy with a curre… (show all)
nt, organized TDP in accordance with MIL-STD-31000B and the designated Option Selection Worksheet (OSW). Northrop Grumman is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the current developer of the baseline data. The purpose of this effort is to meet TDP design disclosure requirements to define and manage the engineering, configuration management, and logistics product baselines, and to transfer Design Responsibility to the Government. ELIGIBILITY The applicable NAICS code is 334511 with a Small Business Size standard of 1,250 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 5826. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The anticipated period of performance will be approximately 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO). ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE The contract vehicle is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES The requirements under this effort are to complete and update the ASN 139 Test Bench TDP to ensure all product definition data enables and supports production, sustainment, and maintenance requirements for the full life cycle of the system. TDP Content The Contractor shall complete the TDP and include all internally and externally generated data and software documentation used by the Contractor to develop, test, and manage the program. This includes, but is not limited to: Models and Drawings Associated Lists Specifications Company Standards and Publications Test Reports and Procedures Engineering Analysis Data Material and Process Specifications Critical Manufacturing Processes Quality Assurance Provisions Packaging Details Other data and documents referenced on drawings and associated lists SUBMISSION INFORMATION It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, single-spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the tasking listed under the required capabilities. This documentation must address at a minimum the following: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size, and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address. Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number, and a statement regarding current small/large business status. Prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope to the tasking described under Required Capabilities within the last three years, including contract numbers, contract values, Government point of contract with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract related to those tasks. Management approach to staffing this effort with qualified personnel. Company�s prior/current experience and demonstrated knowledge of the CAINS-II ASN 139 Test Bench and technical data processing. Company�s ability to access CAINS-II technical data, native CAD models, and drawings required to extract, format, assemble, and deliver the TDP updates. Specific technical skills the company possesses which ensure capability to perform the tasks (e.g., ASME Y14.100 expertise, MIL-STD-31000B familiarity). Existing technical data licenses or agreements with the CAINS-II OEM for performance of CAINS-II related tasking or provide documentation, with concurrence from the OEM, demonstrating the ability to obtain any necessary license/agreement for access to CAINS-II technical data for this effort. Documents submitted in response to this requirement will not be counted against any page limitations. If you are a small business, provide an explanation of your company�s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in required capabilities, either individually or with any combination of small businesses. Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location, CAGE code, DUNS number, etc. Indicate whether you are a large business or qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned, Small Business Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern. Responses to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted via email to Amy Parker at amy.a.parker.civ@us.navy.mil in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF). The deadline for response to this request is 2:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, 14 August 2026. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be protected. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. No phone calls will be accepted. All questions must be submitted via e-mail. DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS A MARKET RESEARCH TOOL BEING USED TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL AND ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THE SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES DESCRIBED HEREIN PRIOR TO DETERMINING THE METHOD OF ACQUISITION AND ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. THE GOVERNMENT IS NEITHER COMMITTED NOR OBLIGATED TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, AND NO BASIS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT SHALL ARISE AS A RESULT OF A RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
Who won similar work
9 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same office, same NAICS 334511.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC. · $RTX | 3 | $12.7M | Jul 6, 2026 |
| AVIATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING COMPANY | 1 | $294.0M | Jul 28, 2026 |
| SAFRAN DEFENSE & SPACE, INC. | 1 | $47.9M | Oct 29, 2024 |
| BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. | 1 | $24.9M | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Jeppesen ForeFlight, Inc. | 1 | $6.6M | Apr 14, 2026 |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY · $RTX | 1 | $1.9M | Nov 19, 2025 |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. · $LHX | 1 | $829K | May 15, 2026 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Aug 24, 2026BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.$24.9MLow Probability Intercept Altimeter
- Jul 28, 2026AVIATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING COMPANY$294.0MAirborne Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support
- Jul 6, 2026ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.$7.8MB-1 Communication and Navigation Management System (CNMS) Sustainment Software Upgrade
- Jun 4, 2026Rockwell Collins, Inc$3.1ME-2D Award- E-2D Aircraft ARC-210 GEN 5 Radio & Control Display Unit (CDU)
- May 26, 2026ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.$1.9MDelivery Order for the Procurement and Repair of Commercial Items
- May 15, 2026L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.$829KIntegration and redesign the Digital Map Computer (DMC)/Digital Video Map Computer (DVMC), and Flight Control Computer (FCC) in support of the F/A-18 E/F & EA-18/G Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance
- Apr 14, 2026Jeppesen ForeFlight, Inc.$6.6MFlight Management System Navigational Database Software Subscription
- Nov 19, 2025RAYTHEON COMPANY$1.9MAPX-119 Digital Control Panel (DCP) FOR F-5 AIRCRAFT
- Oct 29, 2024SAFRAN DEFENSE & SPACE, INC.$47.9MAirborne Instrumentation Modular Data Recorder (MDR) system hardware and associated repair services
Competitive landscape
For the 7 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Navy, Dept of or U.S. Marines since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Navy, Dept of or U.S. Marines job
- $620K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Armed Services, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Armed Services
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.
- 2 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 4 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.