Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation (NIFE) Solicitation Amendment 0002 - Revised PWS and Updated Section L and M language
The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command is seeking contractor services to support the Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation (NIFE) program. The contractor shall provide certified flight instructors, identically configured Cessna-172N/P aircraft with Lycoming 180HP engines, training aids, supervision, materials, maintenance, publications, and other services necessary to perform flight screening, military instructor training, and other flight training and screening as defined in the Performance Work Statement. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose proposal provides the best value to the Government, considering technical, past performance, and price factors. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM Eastern on April 26, 2024.
This solicitation is set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The NAICS code is 488190 and the PSC is J058. The government estimates an annual requirement of 1,680 students and 22 military flight instructors/instructor under training to be supported at the Pensacola, FL and Gulf Shores, AL home airfields. The total potential period of performance is approximately 4 years and 11 months, including a base year and four option years.
N6134024R0024 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command
4/11/24, 10:06 PM Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation (NIFE)
The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded a contract to SKYWARRIOR FLIGHT TRAINING LLC for the Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation (NIFE) program. The contract, valued at $41,251,988.00, was awarded on October 31, 2024. The awarded contract, N6134025D0002, provides for the delivery of introductory flight training services to the Navy.
N6134025D0002 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command
11/13/24, 9:17 AM Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation (NIFE) Program
The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command is seeking contractor services to support the Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation (NIFE) program. The contractor must provide certified flight instructors, identically configured Cessna-172 aircraft with Lycoming 180HP engines, spare aircraft, training aids including flight simulators, supervision, materials, maintenance, publications, equipment, and services necessary to perform flight screening, military instructor training, and other flight training and screening services as defined in the Performance Work Statement. The contractor will be evaluated on their ability to ensure sufficient aircraft availability at home airfields in Pensacola, FL and Gulf Shores, AL to support each wave of approximately 1,680 students annually. Proposals are due by April 15, 2024.
This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The primary NAICS code is 481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation and the PSC is 1510 - Aircraft, Fixed Wing. There is no incumbent identified, and the government has not provided an estimated award value or budget range. The contract period of performance is from October 2024 through June 2032, with options to extend.
N61340-24-R-0004 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command
3/14/24, 7:58 PM Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation (NIFE) Program
This pre-solicitation notice seeks contractor services and supplies to support the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division's Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation program near Naval Aviation Schools Command in Pensacola, Florida and Gulf Shores, Alabama. The contractor must provide certified flight instructors, a minimum of 24 identically configured aircraft, spare aircraft, flight simulators, facilities, maintenance, and services to conduct flight screening and instructor training for 1,660 students annually and 22 military instructors. Responses are due by August 25th and must demonstrate experience in areas such as past instructor numbers, airfield support, aircraft provisioning, facility access, and firm fixed price contracts.
The set-aside is for total small business. The NAICS code is 611512 with an estimated value over $30 million. The contract period is one base year with five one-year options and will utilize a firm fixed price contract type. The contractor must be able to provide 80 daily aircraft sorties in waves of 10 from a minimum of two airfields within 40 miles of Naval Air Station Pensacola to support up to 140 students per month.
2023_NIFE_SS Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command
8/10/23, 2:06 PM Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation (NIFE) Program
The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command is seeking contractor services to support the Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation (NIFE) program training for students from the Naval Aviation Schools Command. The contractor will be required to provide certified flight instructors, contractor-owned and operated aircraft, training aids, supervision, materials, maintenance, publications, equipment, and services necessary to perform flight screening, military instructor training, and other flight training and screening services. The procurement will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract.
This competitive procurement is expected to be solicited as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside with a North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code of 611512 (Flight Training) and a size standard of $34 million. The anticipated Request for Proposal will be posted on March 14, 2024, with proposals due by April 29, 2024, and an anticipated award date of August 30, 2024.
N61340-24-R-0004 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command
2/28/24, 5:44 PM