NAVAIR Training Systems Contract III (NAVAIR TSC III)

The NAVAIR Training Systems Contract III (NAVAIR TSC III) is a multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD). The contract enables the procurement of a broad range of training system products and services, including new training systems, modifications and upgrades to existing training systems, Instructional Systems Development (ISD), and complementary Training Systems Support. The vehicle was awarded on November 29, 2011, with a shared contract ceiling of $2 billion and an original last date to order of November 29, 2018.

Task orders under this IDIQ predominantly focus on developing, upgrading, and delivering advanced training systems for various naval aircraft platforms, including helicopters (MH-60R/S), fixed-wing aircraft (E-2D, F/A-18), and combat systems trainers. The contract features task orders ranging from approximately $50,000 to over $80 million, with typical durations between 12-36 months. Prime contractors frequently include CAE USA Inc., Cymstar LLC, Aero Simulation, Inc., J.F. Taylor, Inc., and Rockwell Collins Simulation & Training Solutions. Many task orders are awarded to small businesses, with set-aside designations including Total Small Business and Partial Small Business. Performance locations are predominantly at naval air stations and training facilities across the United States, with some international training system developments for allies like Australia, Brazil, and European nations.