Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS) in Support of Aircraft Corrosion Control and Support Equipment Maintenance

The Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command is conducting a market‑research “Sources Sought” to identify qualified firms that can provide Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS) for aircraft corrosion control and support equipment maintenance across numerous fleet shore sites and ships. Respondents must submit a capability statement by 12:00 PM EDT on 30 Sep 2026. The eventual contract is expected to be a single‑award IDIQ (Cost‑Plus Fixed Fee/Cost‑Reimbursable) with a one‑year base period and up to four one‑year options (≈5 years total) and an estimated effort of ~696,632 man‑hours. Work includes technical instruction, on‑the‑job training, and expert advice on airframe, powerplant, avionics, electrical, and ground‑support equipment corrosion prevention, inspection, mitigation, and repair for USN/USMC aircraft. Small‑business set‑aside considerations will be evaluated. • Location: Primarily at U.S. Navy installations (CA, FL, HI, LA, SC, NC, NV, TX, VA, WA) and overseas sites (Japan). • Contract type: IDIQ, Cost‑Plus Fixed Fee for labor, Cost‑Reimbursable for ODCs. • Period: 1 base year + 4 option years (≈5 years). • Estimated effort: 696,632 man‑hours. • Required qualifications: CMMC Level 1, DFARS safeguarding compliance, technical expertise in aviation core disciplines. • Submission: 15‑page capability statement (Word/PDF) to Contract Specialist Kimberly Compton and CO Tiffany L. Crayle by 30 Sep 2026. • Goal: Determine market interest and potential small‑business set‑aside opportunities.