The Combat Air Force Contracted Air Support Operations indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract was awarded by various components of the Department of the Air Force to Blue Air Training Corporation as the prime contractor. The contract established a multiple award vehicle to procure contracted air support and training services valued at up to $6.4 billion across several programs.
Delivery orders issued against the contract by the Air Combat Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air National Guard, and Defense Finance and Accounting Service encompass close air support simulation and instruction, contractor-owned and contractor-operated aircraft and aircrew, and guaranteed minimum contracted air operations. Services are being performed at locations including Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Virginia; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Salina, Kansas for periods ranging from four months to five years. Orders awarded to date total over $200 million and include small business set aside provisions.
The contract aims to meet Air Force training needs through external aviation services supporting programs like the 6th Combat Training Squadron. Delivery orders further interoperability training with allies like the Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Air Force.
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