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

Estimated Value: $11,750,000,000
Open New 23 days left MarylandAerospace & Defenserfi
Nov 10, 2026
Dec 3, 2026 3:00 PM
Aerospace & Defense
rfi
336411

Key questions

When is this bid due?

Responses are due December 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM (local agency time). That is 23 days from today.

Where is the work?

Maryland. It is listed with other open Maryland government bids on BidsNexus.

Who can bid?

No set-aside is listed on the notice. Check the solicitation documents for vendor registration and eligibility requirements.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 336411 (Aerospace & Defense).

What kind of solicitation is it?

Request for Information (RFI) in the Aerospace & Defense category.

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AI Summary
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is seeking information on the industrial base's capacity to provide supplemental Service Life Modification (SLM) for F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft starting in FY29. They are looking for mature, operational facilities and processes to supplement existing OEM and depot capabilities, with a potential induction profile of up to 47 aircraft per year. Interested parties should provide details on their company, facilities, technical capabilities, and capacity for SLM workload.
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Line Items
ItemQtyUnitEst. Unit PriceEst. TotalCategory
Aircraft induction, preservation, inspection, and documentation for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft 47 aircraft per year $500,000.00 $23,500,000.00 Professional Services
F/A-18E/F and EA-18G SLM Specification Modification work 47 aircraft per year $15,000,000.00 $705,000,000.00 Professional Services
Installation of applicable Structural Technical Directives (TDs) and Advanced Capability Modifications (e.g., Block III upgrade kits) for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft 47 aircraft per year $20,000,000.00 $940,000,000.00 Professional Services
Procurement and management of all required material, including long-lead material, for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G SLM 47 aircraft per year $10,000,000.00 $470,000,000.00 Other
Inspection-based repairs and structural modifications for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft 47 aircraft per year $7,500,000.00 $352,500,000.00 Professional Services
Manufacturing or sourcing of repair parts and materials for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G SLM 47 aircraft per year $5,000,000.00 $235,000,000.00 Other
Aircraft systems troubleshooting and functional verification for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft 47 aircraft per year $2,500,000.00 $117,500,000.00 Professional Services
Aircraft records and database updates for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft 47 aircraft per year $250,000.00 $11,750,000.00 Professional Services
Support for Functional Check Flights and coordination with Government representatives for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft 47 aircraft per year $1,000,000.00 $47,000,000.00 Professional Services
Facility capacity for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G SLM (hangar bays, work positions, infrastructure) 1 lot $500,000,000.00 $500,000,000.00 Facilities
Personnel and processes for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G SLM 1 lot $250,000,000.00 $250,000,000.00 Professional Services
Tooling for F/A-18E/F and EA-18G SLM 1 lot $100,000,000.00 $100,000,000.00 Other
Estimated Bid Value$11,750,000,000.00

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