--- title: F /A-18 E/F and EA-18G Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) 2029-2034 | Due Oct 21, 2026 - MatchAwards description: F /A-18 E/F and EA-18G Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) 2029-2034. United States Department of the Navy. NAICS 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing. Deadline 2026-10-21. Disclaimer THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A... canonical: https://matchawards.com/dept_of_the_navy/posts/117396175290183639 og:image: https://matchawards.com/home_logo.png og:image:width: 130 og:image:height: 130 twitter:card: MatchAwards.com twitter:image: https://matchawards.com/home_logo.png og:site_name: MatchAwards og:type: article og:title: F /A-18 E/F and EA-18G Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) 2029-2034 | Due Oct 21, 2026 og:url: https://matchawards.com/dept_of_the_navy/posts/117396175290183639 og:description: F /A-18 E/F and EA-18G Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) 2029-2034. United States Department of the Navy. NAICS 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing. Deadline 2026-10-21. Disclaimer THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A... og:image: https://matchawards.com/system/accounts/avatars/000/000/085/original/a0262fe00d6c038b.png?1638992122 og:image:width: 120 og:image:height: 120 twitter:card: summary --- # F /A-18 E/F and EA-18G Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) 2029-2034 Agency United States Department of the Navy Office PATUXENT RIVER, USA Solicitation number N00019-26-NORFP-TPM265-1043 NAICS 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing Posted 2026-10-06 Deadline 2026-10-21 Place of performance UNITED STATES ## Description Disclaimer THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. 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. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirement of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement PGI 206.103-170\. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA-265 is conducting market research to identify potential sources with the expertise, capabilities, and experience for the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft inspections, modifications, repairs, and F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G Inner Wing Panel (IWP) modifications and repairs. The remanufacturing efforts for the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G will restore aircraft and IWP service life projections to the new design specifications. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if the required product exists in the marketplace and if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. A site visit is required to determine a suitable source. Eligibility The Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is K015 (Modification of Equipment - Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components). The NAICS code is 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing). REQUIRED CAPABILITIES * Relevant Experience: Proven past performance executing complex structural repairs, remanufacturing, and Service Life Extension Programs (SLEP) on F/A-18 E/F, EA-18G, or similar tactical aircraft, including Inner Wing Panel (IWP) analysis. * Liaison Engineering: Capability to provide on-site or reach-back liaison engineering support to rapidly resolve discrepancies, document non-conformances, and design localized repairs when standard technical manuals do not cover the structural degradation found, specifically corrosion issues. * Engineering & Technical Proficiency: Ability to interpret and execute Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (Boeing) Technical Data Packages (TDPs), provide liaison engineering for structural deviations, and perform advanced Non-Destructive Inspections (NDI). * Facilities, Tooling & Security: Possession of adequate hangar space, specialized structural tooling, and the requisite Facility Security Clearances (FCL) and personnel clearances (e.g., SECRET) to handle tactical aircraft and systems. * Quality & Safety Compliance: An established Quality Management System (QMS) certified to AS9100/AS9110 (or DCMA-approved equivalent), and strict adherence to NAVAIR ground and flight safety regulations. * Supply Chain Management: Demonstrated ability to source military-grade aviation materials and proactively manage Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS). ## Contacts * Laurelle Brown-Hill * Ryan Bodine Email and phone are in the source notice. 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