01 / Federal Opportunity Brief
Second Articles for Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Training Systems Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) for Fleet Release 300
02 / Federal Buyer
Who is buying?
03 / Purchase
What is the government buying?
Second Articles for Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Training Systems Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) for Fleet Release 300
The current notice is soliciting this requirement from eligible offerors.
The evidence gives a high-level scope (engineering, modernization, and logistics support) to establish and upgrade P-8A training systems at RAAF Base Edinburgh Integrated Training Center, and it identifies the training devices (WTT, OFT, TSSC) and their training purpose (aircrew training and supporting mission planning, rehearsal, execution, and instructor assessments). It does not state specific deliverables or technical outputs.
The notice is a Sources Sought market research notice. The mechanism for ordering (e.g., task order/IDIQ) and any ordering period are not stated in the provided evidence.
The evidence describes the contemplated effort as engineering, modernization, and logistics support to establish and upgrade P-8A training systems, and it lists the training devices (WTT, OFT, and TSSC). It does not describe work assignment approach (e.g., how responsibilities are split).
04 / Contracting Requirements
How will this procurement work?
| Requirement | What the notice says | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | No eligibility requirements are stated in the provided evidence. | Not Disclosed |
| Contract ceiling | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Minimum guarantee | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Contract duration | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Foreign participation | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Proposal and award procedure | The evidence indicates attachment is required (“See attached for all details”), but it does not provide submission instructions, response format, or evaluation criteria in the supplied text. | Partially Confirmed |
| Staffing and security | No staffing or security requirements are stated in the provided evidence. | Not Disclosed |
Read the original SAM.gov description
The contemplated effort required engineering, modernization, and logistics support to establish and upgrade P-8A training systems at the RAAF Base Edinburgh Integrated Training Center. The P-8A training devices include the: Weapons Tactics Trainer (WTT) Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) Training System Support Center (TSSC) These devices serve the purpose of providing critical aircrew training, supporting individual and collective crew tasks including mission planning, rehearsal, execution, and instructor assessments. See attached for all details.
05 / Historical Spending Trend
How has spending on the selected comparable contracts changed?
The same closed fiscal-year window and the same complete comparable-contract set are used throughout this Brief. Net obligations total $167.50M across 7 fiscal years.
| Fiscal year | Comparable obligations | Actions | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $56.12M | 3 | 2 |
| FY 2020 | $4.71M | 7 | 2 |
| FY 2021 | $1.16M | 2 | 2 |
| FY 2022 | $14.95M | 10 | 3 |
| FY 2023 | $54.15M | 9 | 4 |
| FY 2024 | $28.90M | 5 | 2 |
| FY 2025 | $7.51M | 8 | 4 |
06 / Related Historical Awards
Which contracts support the comparison?
No direct contract reference was found. 5 broad matches are shown as supporting context.
| Contract | Vendor | Latest activity | Office | NAICS / PSC | Match | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6134025F0107 | KATMAI DIVERSIFIED SERVICES LLC | Jun 5, 2025 | NAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIV | 334111 / 6910 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $228.0K | 1 |
| N6134019C0017 | AECHELON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Jan 30, 2020 | NAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIV | 541512 / 6910 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $4.67M | 1 |
| N6134019F0135 | BOEING COMPANY, THE | Sep 11, 2019 | NAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIV | 333318 / 6910 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $45.80M | 1 |
| N6134022C0001 | AMERICAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Sep 27, 2023 | NAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIV | 541715 / AJ11 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $5.67M | 1 |
| N6134021F0140 | MVATION WORLDWIDE INC. | Aug 12, 2021 | NAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIV | 334111 / 7B20 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $387.0K | 1 |
07 / Contractor Evidence
Which contractors have performed related work?
Historical contractors are ranked by direct procurement-family evidence and comparable contract activity. The table distinguishes connected holders from broader performers without identifying unverified bidders.
No directly connected predecessor was identified. The companies below are historical performers selected from the comparable contract set; none is identified as a bidder.
| Company | Evidence | Fit | Why included | Contracts | Actions | Obligations | Latest activity | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOEING COMPANY, THE UEI MF2LE5RK6L84 · CAGE 0PXV4 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $45.80M | Sep 11, 2019 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| AMERICAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION UEI CFWRL5LXXX93 · CAGE 61443 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $5.67M | Sep 27, 2023 | GETWAB profile Verified via GSA eLibrary Official website |
| AECHELON TECHNOLOGY, INC. UEI KTATKMFS5J31 · CAGE 1JPD0 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $4.67M | Jan 30, 2020 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| MVATION WORLDWIDE INC. UEI HNFLF1JCTF37 · CAGE 80Q48 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $387.0K | Aug 12, 2021 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| KATMAI DIVERSIFIED SERVICES LLC UEI CXCZMGYTRWQ3 · CAGE 8BES0 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $228.0K | Jun 5, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
08 / Competitive Landscape
How was comparable work competed?
Competition treatment is calculated from exactly the same closed-period contract set used in Sections 5–7. It describes historical actions, not the outcome of this solicitation.
| FPDS treatment | Code | Actions | Obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not available for competition | B | 22 | $106.52M | 63.6% |
| Not competed | C | 17 | $60.60M | 36.2% |
| Full and open competition | A | 5 | $381.9K | 0.2% |
09 / Procurement History
How was this opportunity published and updated?
One SAM.gov notice record was resolved for this procurement family.
| Notice | Type | Posted | Response deadline | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-94 Current Brief record Second Articles for Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Training Systems Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) for Fleet Release 300 | Sources Sought | Oct 7, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 5:00 PM GMT-0500 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
10 / NAICS and PSC Market Context
How large is the selected comparable market?
Classification codes organize the evidence; they do not prove that every contract in the broader NAICS or PSC market matches this requirement.
11 / Capture Signals and Risks
What should be validated before committing capture resources?
Capture signals separate verified procurement-family evidence from unresolved requirements and market-only indicators.
Direct procurement-family evidence
No direct award record found
Buyer proximity
5 comparable record(s) share the contracting office
Eligibility
Not disclosed in the indexed notice
Unresolved requirement fields
7
12 / Who Should Pursue
When does this opportunity fit?
- Your team can demonstrate recent, relevant delivery in Second Articles for Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Training Systems Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) for Fleet Release 300.
- You can perform under the stated acquisition model: The evidence describes the contemplated effort as engineering, modernization, and logistics support to establish and upgrade P-8A training systems, and it lists the training devices (WTT, OFT, and TSSC). It does not describe work assignment
- You can show credible past performance for NAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIV or a closely related federal customer.
- Your technical scope fits, but you lack demonstrated history with NAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIV.
- You need a specialist teammate to close unresolved staffing, security, or detailed-scope requirements before committing.
- Your delivery model cannot support the stated contract vehicle or order-based work structure.
- Required solicitation attachments remain unavailable or materially change the understood scope, staffing, evaluation, or submission requirements.