UJTS SOW release and RFI_June 2025.docx

Ser. 25-0002/UJTS

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE JET TRAINING SYSTEM (UJTS)

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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE

PMA-273 NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

Patuxent River, MD 20670

June 2025

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release: distribution unlimited.

1 DESCRIPTION

This Release of Information and Request for Information (RFI), Serial Number 25-0002/UJTS, is a continuation of on-going communication and market research in support of the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program. For further background, reference should be made to three previous Request for Information postings under 25-0001/UJTS dated 31 March 2025, 23-0002 UJTS dated Aug 2023; 23-0001 UJTS, dated 23 Jan 2023; 20-0001 UJTS, dated 28 Jul 2020; and a market survey posting under N6134018R0066, dated 21 May 2018.

1.1 Undergraduate Jet Training System Overview

Jet training capability is required to provide intermediate and advanced training for undergraduate USN and United States Marine Corps (USMC) jet aviators and flight officers. The T-45 Combined Multi-Service Pilot Training System currently supports CNATRA’s Intermediate and Advanced Jet Training Syllabus and is anticipated to be re-capitalized by replacement.

The UJTS program has two overarching goals: (1) Speed to Initial Operational Capability (IOC) and (2) Quality of Training. The UJTS program is on an accelerated procurement timeline to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) by December 2025 with a projected Contract Award in January 2027. The RFP will be for the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) of the UJTS solution as well as the Procurement of the first lot of Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) aircraft and limited quantities of ground-based training systems.

The Government will release Draft solicitation documents as they become available to seek industry input.

1.2 This is a Request for Information Only

This market research is for information gathering and/or internal planning purposes only. This RFI does NOT constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quote (RFQ), nor is it a promise to issue an RFP in the future or an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and/or services contained in this notice. This RFI does not commit the Government to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No solicitation documents exist at this time. Thus, at this time, the Navy is NOT seeking proposals and will NOT accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the Government will NOT pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.

2 SPECIFIC ITEMS OF INTEREST

References:

A. Draft GBTS WSS (CUI) B. Draft Air Vehicle WSS (CUI) C. Draft EMD Statement of Work (CUI) D. Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) (CUI) E. Mode S FRD

F. RVSM FRD

Draft GBTS Weapon System Specification (WSS) Industry Review & Input The Government requests industry input on Reference (A) Draft WSS, which contains requirements for the Ground Based Training Systems (GBTS).

The Draft WSS is not yet a comprehensive specification. The Government expects to add, modify, and delete requirements as UJTS capabilities are refined and in response to industry input, however key requirements that are anticipated to drive cost and schedule are included in this draft WSS. The Government will further define the standards and ground rules that will apply to the GBTS requirements.

Draft Air Vehicle Weapon System Specification (WSS) Industry Review & Input The Government requests industry input on additional requirements for Reference (B) Draft Air Vehicle WSS, for Live Virtual Constructive capability and Crew Systems.

The Draft WSS is not yet a comprehensive specification. The Government expects to add, modify, and delete requirements as UJTS capabilities are refined and in response to industry input, however key requirements that are anticipated to drive cost and schedule are included in this draft WSS. The Government will further define the standards and ground rules that will apply to the Air Vehicle requirements.

Draft EMD SOW and CDRLs Industry Review & Input The Government requests industry input on References (C) and (D), Draft EMD SOW and CDRLs, which is the statement of work for the UJTS system of systems for the EMD phase of the program. A SOW for the first lot of Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) aircraft and simulators will be provided after it has been drafted.

Reference Documents References (E) and (F) are provided for informational purposes.

Digital Engineering The Government is in the process of developing its digital engineering strategy and seeks industry’s input. The Government is currently contemplating requirements that would allow Government insight into the Contractor’s working-level, real-time efforts. If such access is achievable, it is foreseeable that the number of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables would be reduced, as Government technical experts would be able to review the source data as it is developed and collaborate with industry counterparts to finalize engineering artifacts within the Contractor’s system. The Government is interested in understanding industry’s ability to meet this requirement, to include a single point of entry for Government users to access all Contractor databases down to the authoritative source of truth during the design process. The intent would not be for industry to establish a new database or digital infrastructure to meet this requirement, but rather to grant access to its existing systems. The Government seeks information on existing Contractor systems and whether industry digital infrastructure could foster collaboration with Government participants.

Additionally, the Government requests industry input on requirements management. What systems (e.g., DOORS, Cameo, etc.) does the Contractor currently use to manage, trace, and change requirements? Is the Government able to access this requirements management system remotely, and with what level of access? Is the Government able to see real-time, working draft requirements? Is it possible to grant access via a web-browser?

SOFTWARE AND DATA TRANSFER

The Government seeks information from industry on Aircraft and GBTS Software delivery methods, for initial loads and future updates. Please provide details on existing or planned approaches to include hardware, software or license considerations.

Similarly, the Government seeks information on existing or planned methods for transmitting data to and from the aircraft, GBTS, debrief or other ground stations, for training, mission planning and maintenance purposes. Please provide details on methods used such as over-the-air, physical data storage devices, etc.

3 INDUSTRY MEETING / ONE-ON-ONES

The Government will conduct in person one-on-ones with interested parties to answer questions about the GBTS WSS and the Draft EMD SOW. The meetings will be conducted around Patuxent River Naval Air Station, with open dates of July 15, 2025 and July 21, 2025. Virtual meetings and/or Teams support will be available. Please contact the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialist if you are interested in attending the Industry Meeting and/or scheduling a one-on-one with the UJTS Government team. One-on-ones will be conducted with potential prime contractors only.

Procuring Contracting Officer: Thomas Conrow thomas.w.conrow.civ@us.navy.mil Contract Specialist: Brandon Rider brandon.f.rider.civ@us.navy.mil

4 RFI RESPONDENT INSTRUCTIONS

· References A, B, C, and D are Controlled Unclassified Information and cannot be published on www.sam.gov. Please contact the PCO for additional vetting to receive the documents.

· Procuring Contracting Officer: Thomas Conrow thomas.w.conrow.civ@us.navy.mil

· Contract Specialist: Brandon Rider brandon.f.rider.civ@us.navy.mil

· Responses to GBTS inquiries are requested as soon as possible in order to expedite completion of the GBTS portion of the WSS.

· All final responses to this RFI should be submitted by 30 June 1700 Eastern Standard Time (EST) or as soon as possible.

· Responses should be submitted electronically via email to:

· Procuring Contracting Officer: Thomas Conrow thomas.w.conrow.civ@us.navy.mil

· Contract Specialist: Brandon Rider brandon.f.rider.civ@us.navy.mil

· Large files, up to 8.0 GB, may be delivered via DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE). Delivery of DoD SAFE Files should be coordinated with the PCO.

· Proprietary information should be clearly marked. It is the responsibility of respondents to clearly mark submitted information with appropriate restrictive markings. The Government shall not be liable for any proprietary information not properly identified. Any materials submitted in accordance with this RFI which contain information that is marked as proprietary will be protected as proprietary information.

· No classified documents shall be included in the response.

· Information submitted in response to the RFI will not be returned and becomes the property of the U.S. Government (except properly marked proprietary information).

· Data submitted in response to this questionnaire will be distributed and discussed within the Government.

· Questions regarding this RFI should be directed to the Procuring Contracting Officer, via email, at thomas.w.conrow.civ@us.navy.mil, or the Contract Specialist, via email, at brandon.f.rider.civ@us.navy.mil

· The electronic copy of your response must be in Microsoft Office 2016 or Adobe Acrobat readable formats.

· Respondents should provide identifying contact information, to include:

· Company Name and address

· Name, title, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address of point of contact

· CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEID)

· An inventory list of all response files/elements which allow the Government to determine that the complete response has been received

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