This $703,385,024 firm-fixed-price contract was awarded by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to Textron Aviation Inc. for the Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Full Rate Production Lot I. The contract provides for the delivery of new multi-engine trainer aircraft and associated training systems, including unit training devices and operational flight trainers, to support the Navy's Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) flight training curricula. The contract does not have a small business set-aside designation, indicating Textron Aviation's status as a large defense contractor. Textron Aviation's key subcontractors on this effort include Rockwell Collins Government Systems, L3Harris Aviation Products, and various other aerospace manufacturers providing specialized avionics, aircraft parts, and training support services. This contract is intended to address projected shortfalls in the Navy's multi-engine training capabilities starting around 2025 as the legacy T-44C aircraft reach the end of their service life.
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