Supplemental F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Service Life Modification (SLM) Capacity Request for Information (RFI)

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), on behalf of the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265), is conducting market research to determine the industrial base’s existing capability and facility capacity to provide supplemental or secondary Service Life Modification (SLM) turnkey capacity for F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft starting in FY29. The Government seeks mature, currently operational—facilities, personnel, processes, tooling, and infrastructure capable of supporting SLM workload. The Government is not seeking conceptual or developmental solutions that would require significant new construction, extensive infrastructure development, or multi-year implementation before becoming operational. The Government currently executes these requirements through a hybrid framework utilizing the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (The Boeing Company) and a Naval Aviation Enterprise organic depot (Fleet Readiness Center Southwest) under a public private partnership with the OEM. To support long-term strike fighter inventory requirements, the Government is evaluating the availability of additional commercial or second-source depot modification repair overhaul (MRO) capacity. Information submitted in response to this notice will assist the Government in determining its long-term acquisition strategy through 2038, including whether to establish an additional qualified source to supplement the current capacity or maintain the current hybrid framework mentioned above under the authority of FAR 6.103-3(b)(1) (Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP) Class Deviation (CD) 2026-O0017) / 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(3)(A) (Industrial Mobilization). PMA-265 anticipates a maximum SLM induction profile of up to 47 aircraft per year across the industrial base. Actual aircraft allocation among available sources may vary based on Fleet requirements, aircraft availability, demonstrated performance, schedule, and available capacity. 1. Scope of Interest