What types of technical expertise does NAWCAD prioritize for new vendors?

NAWCAD prioritizes vendors with deep expertise in systems engineering, cybersecurity for flight systems, advanced materials, and rapid prototyping of naval aviation hardware.

Do I need specific facility clearances to work with NAWCAD?

Yes, because NAWCAD handles sensitive naval aviation research and development, many prime contracts require a Facility Security Clearance (FSC) at the Secret or Top Secret level.

How can small businesses best position themselves for NAWCAD solicitations?

Small businesses should focus on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, which are frequently used by NAWCAD to develop and transition new technologies into naval aviation programs.

DEPT OF THE NAVY · Contracting Office

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV

1,832 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office1,832 solicitationsUnder DEPT OF THE NAVY

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1.8K

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DEPT OF THE NAVY

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) serves as the primary research, development, engineering, and test organization for naval aviation systems. Vendors compete for contracts involving rapid prototyping, flight test instrumentation, avionics integration, and specialized software development for manned and unmanned naval platforms.

Hierarchy: DEPT OF THE NAVY · DEPT OF DEFENSE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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