The Department of the Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR HQ) is preparing to release a major Multiple Award IDIQ contract to support PMA-281 programs with hardware (HW) and software (SW) development, sustainment, and professional services.
Opportunity Overview:
- Solicitation Release: Estimated May 2025
- Award Date: Estimated December 2025
- Estimated Value: $497.5 Million
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, IDIQ
- Expected Awards: Multiple (exact number not yet determined)
- Duration: 5-year base period
- Primary NAICS: 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services (Size Standard: $34M)
- Place of Performance: Patuxent River, Maryland
Scope of Work:
Awardees will support a range of engineering, software, and logistics needs across NAVAIR’s PMA-281 portfolio, including ACAT-II and ACAT-III programs. Anticipated tasks include:
- Overall project management and systems engineering
- Model-Based Systems Engineering and technical performance tracking
- Software and hardware design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment
- Static and dynamic code analysis, use of open-source products, and automated testing
- Certification support (Airworthiness, Spectrum, Interoperability, and others)
- Configuration management and risk management
- Life-cycle logistics and system product support
- Program security, anti-tamper, and program protection activities
Why It Matters:
The PMA-281 IDIQ presents a significant opportunity for firms offering expertise in hardware and software development for naval aviation programs. With a wide range of professional services included, it provides flexibility for small and mid-sized businesses to contribute specialized capabilities or full life-cycle support.
OST Can Help You Compete:
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- Technical solution development
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- Pricing support and narrative writing
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