Command aircraft crew training (cact) program for academic and simulator training on the UC-35D aircraft
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N6134026R1017
- Agency
-
Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611512 Flight Training
- PSC
- U099 Education/Training- Other
- Place of performance
- Wichita, Kansas, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command seeks academic and simulator training support for the Command Aircraft Crew Training (CACT) Program on the UC-35D aircraft, with proposals due July 10, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement directly with FlightSafety International (FSI), CAGE code 1B493, based on FSI's exclusive ownership and operation of the only FAA-certified Level D full flight simulator configured for the Cessna Citation Encore/CE-560 aircraft capable of meeting required training fidelity standards.
Place of performance is Wichita, Kansas. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity vehicle with a base ordering period from December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2027, plus four option years and one FAR 52.217-8 extension option extending through May 30, 2032. The base award covers five course types: 30 UC-35D Pilot Initial Training Courses (12–17 days, minimum 72 hours), 90 Pilot Recurrent Training Courses (5 days maximum, minimum 32 hours), 10 Pilot Initial International Procedures Courses, 14 Pilot Recurrent International Procedures eLearning Courses, and 12 simulator periods (2-hour wet lease). All training must occur at a Title 14 CFR Part 142 certified training center. Training must conform to Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-11A) and Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS). Evaluation will assess technical acceptability against Performance Work Statement requirements and price reasonableness using FAR proposal analysis. Proposals must be submitted to Contract Specialist William Dahlstrom at william.b.dahlstrom.civ@us.navy.mil by 1600 US Eastern Standard Time on July 10, 2026, with a courtesy copy to Procuring Contracting Officer Audrey Rolland. The NAICS code is 611512 (Flight Training); PSC code is U099 (Education/Training—Other).
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation N6134026R1017 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) and incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect from regulations posted to https://www.acquisition.gov/, but not limited to, Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) number 2026-01.
Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) has a requirement to support the Navy’s Command Aircraft Crew Training (CACT) Program for academic and simulator training on the UC-35D (military version of the Cessna Citation ENCORE/CE-500-560). This acquisition is necessary to facilitate pilot training in the UC-35D Fleet. The UC-35D Training courses shall be presented at a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 142 certified training center with a Level D Simulator for the Cessna Citation Encore/CE-560 aircraft at the time of training. NAWCTSD intends to negotiate a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, on a sole source basis, directly with FlightSafety International (FSI) (CAGE code 1B493). FSI owns and operates the only FAA-certified Level D full flight simulator configured for the Cessna Citation Encore/CE-560 (UC-35D) aircraft capable of supporting the full spectrum of required training. Any other simulator would fail to meet the training fidelity required to prevent negative learning and compromise aircrew safety.
Offer shall be submitted in accordance with the attached Synopsis/Solicitation. Offer is due no later than 1600 US Eastern Standard Time on 10 July 2026. The proposal will only be accepted by Contract Specialist, William Dahlstrom at william.b.dahlstrom.civ@us.navy.mil. Proprietary data in the response will be protected where so designated. Courtesy copy shall be provided to Audrey Rolland at audrey.l.rolland.civ@us.navy.mil, the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).
For questions regarding this acquisition, contact William Dahlstrom at william.b.dahlstrom.civ@us.navy.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Combined SS CACT UC-35 RFP 1.pdf | ||
| QASP_CACT Program_Official Final.pdf | ||
| UC-35 PWS_UPRT N6135025R1017.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination KS.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Command aircraft crew training (cact) program for academic and simulator training on the UC-35D aircraft | Pre-Solicitation |
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