PM services- PMA 213

SOURCES SOUGHT FOR PMA-213 NAVAL AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 

FOR PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION

PMA-213 is a program office under the Program Executive Officer, Tactical Aircraft (PEO (T) responsible for providing relevant, sustainable, decisive air traffic management capabilities to get the warfighter to, through and back from the fight. The portfolio “Core/Commodity” multi-platform capability enablers include: Ship Air Traffic Management (ATM) Systems: Joint Precision Approach and Landing Systems (JPALS), Radar Landing Systems (RLS), SPN-50 Maritime Air Radar for Tactical Aircraft, Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN); Shore Air Traffic Management Systems: Shore Air Traffic Control Systems, Expeditionary Air Traffic Control Systems, Shore Landing Systems (Instrument Landing Systems and Precision Approach Radar); Combat Identification (CID): Air Systems, Ship Systems (Mode 5, OE-120, Real-Time Digital power system Simulator (RTDS), Emerging System), Next Generation CID; International Programs; Advanced Development: Technical Integration, Technology Development, Data Management Development, Readiness Cell.  The DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached to this Sources Sought notice supports domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS)/international products. 

The Contractor shall provide project management, acquisition management and administrative support services for PMA-213 development projects/activities. These services are integral to the execution of development projects/activities supporting combat aircraft under the cognizance of PMA-213.

This Market Research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. The results of the Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist.  Additionally, this source sought is being used to gather constructive information from Industry to improve the request for proposal (RFP). 

1. The following documents are attached to this Sources Sought Notice:
   1. Attachment 1 – Sources Sought Response Template
   2. Draft PWS

1. The following dates are anticipated time frames associated with this requirement:
   1. Estimated Final RFP Release: June 2026
   2. Estimated Award Date: January 2027
   3. Period of Performance/Ordering Period: February 2027 through January 2032
2. PLACES OF PERFORMANCE: Approximately 100 percent of work will be performed at Government site. Government sites are Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD and surrounding Lexington Park, MD. 

2.0 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.

3.0  ELIGIBILITY

1. The Government is considering the following North American Industry Classification (NAICS) codes for this requirement: 541330 - Engineering Services ($47M).
2. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) is R408 - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT SERVICES
3. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. Note: FAR 52.219-14 (OCT 2022) Limitation on Subcontracting requires a small business prime or similarly situated entities on a set-aside to perform at least 50% of the cost of contract performance. Small business primes may now count “first tier subcontracted” work performed by similarly situated entities as if it were performed by the prime itself. Please read the full text of the clause.
4. In addition to the above, the Government is requesting feedback on the draft PWS, draft labor categories and associated LOE, and draft estimated labor rates by labor category. If there is any feedback on any of these documents, please include that within the capabilities statement submission. Specific details are requested to help in supporting the feedback. This feedback DOES NOT count against the page limitations for the capabilities statement and should be submitted as a separate file at the same time as the capabilities statement submission. The Government may or may not reach back out to the companies to discuss the feedback in depth.

Interested parties shall adhere to the following instructions for submitting their capabilities statements.

1. 1. Page Limit and Format: Ten (10) 8.5 X 11-inch pages in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 point.
   2. Document Type: Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, etc.
   3. Delivery: Submit responses through email to Betty Goddard (Elizabeth.a.goddard6.civ@us.navy.mil) under this opportunity
   4. Response date: Responses are due by 2:00PM EST on 15 June 2026.
   5. No classified information shall be submitted in response to this Sources Sought.
   6. No phone calls will be accepted.
   7. All Questions shall be submitted through email for this opportunity.
   8. All responses shall include Sources Sought Notice name/number, Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, and Points of Contact (POC), including names, phone numbers, and email addresses.
   9. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

Any information or materials provided in response to this Sources Sought Notice will not be returned. The Government is not 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 Notice.

Contract Specialist / Primary Point of Contact: Betty Goddard

Email: elizabeth.a.goddard6.civ@us.navy.mil

Secondary Point of Contact: Rhonda Garcia, Procuring Contracting Officer

Email: rhonda.g.garcia2.civ@us.navy.mil

Procurement Group Office Address:

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)

21983 Bundy Road, Building 441

Patuxent River, MD 20670

United States