RFI NAWCAD Acquisition Strategy

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is seeking expert recommendations to develop a forward-looking, 5-year acquisition plan focused on delivering capability to the fleet at greater speed and with increased efficiency. The plan aims to optimize outcome-based contracting, reduce contract administration workload, accelerate contract award timelines, and drive competition. The RFI is divided into four topics: optimizing outcome-based contracting, reducing contract administration workload, accelerating contract award timelines, and driving competition. Respondents are asked to provide actionable recommendations for each topic. • The RFI is focused on service acquisition requirements across the NAWCAD enterprise. • The plan aims to align industry incentives directly with warfighter needs. • The RFI is seeking recommendations on how to structure outcome-based contracts. • The plan aims to reduce administrative burdens for both industry partners and government teams. • The RFI is seeking recommendations on how to lower barriers to entry and structure acquisitions to attract a wider range of industry partners.