PERISHABLE TOOLING FOR OUTER WING PANEL (OWP) AILERON HINGE REPLACEMENTS

The Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division is seeking industry input on perishable tooling needed for the replacement of outer‑wing‑panel aileron hinges on F/A‑18E/F and EA‑18G aircraft. This is a Sources Sought/RFI to collect technical solutions, existing or near‑term products, and recommendations for improving the tooling, with responses limited to ten pages and due within five business days. The solicitation does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, nor will the government award a contract based on this RFI. • Goal: Identify existing tooling or near‑term concepts that can meet performance requirements for OWP aileron hinge replacements. • Response requirements: Provide company admin data, describe existing or developing products, give recommendations, and list any clarifying questions. • Submission method: Email response to the primary point of contact by the deadline; no cost to respondents; proprietary information will be protected.