Federal contracting — August 20, 2026

DEPT OF DEFENSE

The RAND Corporation National Defense Research Institute (NDRI)

• •• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) solicits proposals for the Fixed-Wing Aircrew Training Systems (FITTS) Program, which aims to improve the current training systems used by U.S. military personnel and other government agencies.
• •• Due date for submitting proposals is November 13, 2023, with a minimum of two weeks' advance notice for issues or concerns that may affect proposals; submissions shall be in electronic format only to [specified email address].
• •• The FAA recognizes 12 distinct functional groups (e.g., training equipment, instructor systems) and six program areas (e.g., aircrew performance requirements, instructional content), which must be addressed through the proposal.

DEPT OF DEFENSE

N6449825r0015

• •NSWCPD Department 50 requires service for Machinery Control Systems (MCS), Damage Control Systems (DCS), Integrated Ship Control Systems (ISCS) on various Navy ship classes; this task is unique to the NSWCPD.
• •Each of the awarding parties (Amee Bay, AFBS, Avmac, CTDS, DEI, Epsilon, LPI, and QED) submitted a proposal for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering, and fleet support organization services that could fulfill this requirement; none were deemed unsuitable for NSWCPD.
• •The task scope spans various ship classes with distinct systems needs, making general-purpose solutions less effective due to specificity and uniqueness; responses are due by an unspecified deadline.

DEPT OF DEFENSE

N6449825r0015

• •The Navy requires research and development, test and evaluation, engineering, fleet support organization services for their ships, submarines, military watercraft, and unmanned vehicles.
• •NSWCPD Department 50 needs the services of Machinery Control Systems (MCS), Damage Control Systems (DCS), Integrated Ship Control Systems (ISCS), and other Steam and Auxiliary Systems on various ship classes.
• •The contracts are identified by CPFF and FFP IDIQ types with Lower Price, Early Supply contract options and completion type as follows:

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Z2FZ--590-24-450 Renovate Transitional Residences

• •Renovation of Transitional Residences under Project 590-24-450 is being solicited.
• •This solicitation is open to all eligible offerors without specified set-aside restrictions.
• •Project requires renovation work as detailed in the SF1442 solicitation and attachments.

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF

Dilution Refrigerator

• •Argonne National Laboratory seeks a Dilution Refrigerator for Q-NEXT research center.
• •This is an unrestricted competition with technically acceptable criteria based on lowest price.
• •The Dilution Refrigerator must meet technical capabilities outlined in the Statement of Work dated 9/29/26.

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Nose Landing Valve

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE

Z--peco - Replace Siding and Four HVAC Unit