Description
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) has released its Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) for FY26. The LRAF outlines the center's projected acquisition strategy and requirements for various programs, including airborne systems integration, command and control systems, and special communications mission solutions. The forecast includes information on the projected contract awards, notional values, and acquisition strategies for each program. The LRAF is intended to provide industry with advance notice of potential procurement opportunities and to facilitate planning and participation in upcoming acquisitions.
Some of the key programs and requirements included in the LRAF are:
* Airborne Systems Integration (ASI) Division: The ASI Division has requirements for engineering and technical support services, including system design, development, integration, and testing of airborne systems.
* Command and Control Systems Division: The Command and Control Systems Division has requirements for engineering and technical support services, including system design, development, integration, and testing of command and control systems.
* Special Communications Mission Solutions (SCMS) Division: The SCMS Division has requirements for engineering and technical support services, including system design, development, integration, and testing of special communications systems.
* Ship and Air Integrated Warfare (SAIW) Division: The SAIW Division has requirements for engineering and technical support services, including system design, development, integration, and testing of ship and air integrated warfare systems.
The LRAF also includes information on the projected contract awards, notional values, and acquisition strategies for each program. The forecast is subject to change and is intended to provide industry with advance notice of potential procurement opportunities.
• The LRAF is updated quarterly, and updates will be made via this notice.
• The information provided on the LRAF is subject to change.
• The LRAF is for informational purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.