Contracted air services business jets

UPDATE:
The second final batch of questions and answers from potential offerors has been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.
From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations".

UPDATE:
An amendment to the final solicitation, amended CRDLS, amended GFE list, and amended PWS have been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.
From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations"..

UPDATE:
An amendment to the final solicitation, amended CRDLS, amended GFE list, and amended PWS have been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.
From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations".

UPDATE:
The first final batch of questions and answers from potential offerors has been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.
From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations".

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UPDATE:
The first final batch of questions and answers from potential offerors has been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.
From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations".

UPDATE:
An amendment to the final solicitation as been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.
From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations"..

UPDATE:
An amendment to the final solicitation as been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.
From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations".

UPDATE:
The final RFP as been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.
From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations"..

UPDATE:
The final RFP as been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.
From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations".

UPDATE:
The first batch of questions and answers from potential offerors has been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.
From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations"..

UPDATE:
The first batch of questions and answers from potential offerors has been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.
From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations".

A draft solicitation has been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil. From the Homepage select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations".

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A draft solicitation has been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil. From the Homepage select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations".

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD, intends to solicit a Request for Proposal (RFP), N00019-12-R-1011, under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 481219. The Government anticipates a single award, Firm Fixed Price (with a Cost Reimbursable CLIN for Travel and Material) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity type contract, on a full and open competition basis. This is a follow-on effort for Contracted Air Services, Twin Engine Business Jets. These requirements are currently being obtained under N00019-09-D-0018 with L-3 Communications Flight International, of Newport News, Va. The period of performance will be one base year and two, one year options with an anticipated start date 1 January 2014.

Industry day was held 1 March 2012 for the combination of Type I (Twin Turbo Propeller) Aircraft and Type II (Twin Engine Business Jets) Aircraft as one requirement. Since then, Type I and Type II Aircraft are now being separated into two different requirements with separate Solicitation numbers. Please refer to the two separate Solicitation numbers below.

Solicitation Number: N00019-12-R-1011 - Type II (This Requirement)
Solicitation Number: N00019-13-R-0080 - Type I (Twin Turbo Props)

This procurement is for the Contracted Air Services (CAS) Twin Engine Business Jets program, which provides Contractor owned and operated aircraft to the Department of the Navy Fleet customers for training services. The services require a wide variety of airborne threat simulation capabilities to train shipboard and aircraft squadron weapon systems operators and aircrew. This support is provided in an assortment of venues, from basic "schoolhouse" Air Intercept Control (AIC) training, to large multinational exercises, or small single unit training exercises. Locations include multiple continental United States (CONUS) sites. Aircraft will operate from designated or home bases on the East Coast, West Coast, and Gulf Coast. Other customers for CAS under this contract may include other DOD agencies and services, non-DOD Government agencies Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers and Industry.

Aircraft Type: Twin Engine Business Jet

Number of Aircraft: 6 East Coast/ 3 West Coast/ and 2 Gulf Coast

Estimated number of hours: 4600 total flight hours per year

This synopsis is for informational purposes only. A formal solicitation will be posted on the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil Select "Business Opportunities" and then "Open Solicitations" on or about 15 May 2013. In addition, amendments to the solicitation will be posted on the NAVAIR webpage. Hard copies of the solicitation and amendments will NOT be mailed to offerors. Prior to placing any information related to this solicitation on the NAVAIR homepage, a notice will be posted to the FedBizOps. The applicable requirements documents will not be made available until after release of the solicitation. Prior to release of the formal RFP, NAVAIR may release a draft RFP prior to release of the formal RFP. The Government anticipates a December 2013 award.

Upon release of the formal solicitation, all responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD, intends to solicit a Request for Proposal (RFP), N00019-12-R-1011, under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 481219. The Government anticipates a single award, Firm Fixed Price (with a Cost Reimbursable CLIN for Travel and Material) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity type contract, on a full and open competition basis. This is a follow-on effort for Contracted Air Services, Twin Engine Business Jets. These requirements are currently being obtained under N00019-09-D-0018 with L-3 Communications Flight International, of Newport News, Va. The period of performance will be one base year and two, one year options with an anticipated start date 1 January 2014.

Industry day was held 1 March 2012 for the combination of Type I (Twin Turbo Propeller) Aircraft and Type II (Twin Engine Business Jets) Aircraft as one requirement. Since then, Type I and Type II Aircraft are now being separated into two different requirements with separate Solicitation numbers. Please refer to the two separate Solicitation numbers below.

Solicitation Number: N00019-12-R-1011 - Type II (This Requirement)
Solicitation Number: N00019-13-R-0080 - Type I (Twin Turbo Props)

This procurement is for the Contracted Air Services (CAS) Twin Engine Business Jets program, which provides Contractor owned and operated aircraft to the Department of the Navy Fleet customers for training services. The services require a wide variety of airborne threat simulation capabilities to train shipboard and aircraft squadron weapon systems operators and aircrew. This support is provided in an assortment of venues, from basic "schoolhouse" Air Intercept Control (AIC) training, to large multinational exercises, or small single unit training exercises. Locations include multiple continental United States (CONUS) sites. Aircraft will operate from designated or home bases on the East Coast, West Coast, and Gulf Coast. Other customers for CAS under this contract may include other DOD agencies and services, non-DOD Government agencies Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers and Industry.

Aircraft Type: Twin Engine Business Jet

Number of Aircraft: 6 East Coast/ 3 West Coast/ and 2 Gulf Coast

Estimated number of hours: 4600 total flight hours per year

This synopsis is for informational purposes only. A formal solicitation will be posted on the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil Select "Business Opportunities" and then "Open Solicitations" on or about 15 May 2013. In addition, amendments to the solicitation will be posted on the NAVAIR webpage. Hard copies of the solicitation and amendments will NOT be mailed to offerors. Prior to placing any information related to this solicitation on the NAVAIR homepage, a notice will be posted to the FedBizOps. The applicable requirements documents will not be made available until after release of the solicitation. Prior to release of the formal RFP, NAVAIR may release a draft RFP prior to release of the formal RFP. The Government anticipates a December 2013 award.

Upon release of the formal solicitation, all responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.

The Naval Air Systems Command PMA-207, Patuxent River, MD, is sponsoring an unclassified Commercial Air Services Pre-Solicitation Conference (Industry Day) on 01 March 2012. The purpose of the event is to inform industry of program requirements, competition timeline, and to provide a Question & Answer/networking opportunity.
The Commerical Air Services program provides contractor owned and operated aircraft to United States Navy (USN) Fleet and RDT & E customers and other DoD agencies. The program office will discuss the types of missions including, but not limited to, training fleet units to achieve and maintain combat readiness by using practice/drill and measuring the results; evaluate/test to develop equipment and tactical procedures for fleet users. Aircraft capabilities are, but not limited to, carrying of external pods for Electronic Warfare, target towing, and internal military operations support (Air Intercept Control, Electronic Combat, Antisubmarine Air Control, RDT & E Electronic Combat, etc). Contract type, quantities of items, contract duration, and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code have not been determined, therefore these topics will not discussed during the Industry Day Conference. This information will be set forth and provided within a Request for Proposal.
Aircraft types: Twin Engine Prop Aircraft, Business Class Jet Capability. In addition to the aircraft capabilities and types depicted above, specific aircraft configuration, aircraft mission type performance requirements, and equipment specifications may be discussed.
The General Session will be held on 01 March 2012, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Solomons MD, (410) 326-0303 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Industry Day Registration: Registration will be conducted in advance; doors will open at 9:00 AM EST, 1 March 2012. Attendees are required to identify their nationality and their positions within the company they represent. This is a no-fee event and seating is limited. Send attendance information by 24 Feb 2012 to Linda Barrett via e-mail lbarrett@jfti.com. Please cc: Lynnette Curtsinger at lynnette.curtsinger@navy.mil. An e-mail confirmation will be sent upon receipt. Attendee substitution requests may be submitted to the same point of contact by 29 Feb 2012. Late registration and "walk-in" requests will not be permitted. Attendees must present a CURRENT photo ID (driver's license, military ID, company ID or passport) matching the attendee information to gain entry into the event. Attendees are encourages to arrive early to permit sufficient time for check-in.
This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. NAVAIR will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government..

The Naval Air Systems Command PMA-207, Patuxent River, MD, is sponsoring an unclassified Commercial Air Services Pre-Solicitation Conference (Industry Day) on 01 March 2012. The purpose of the event is to inform industry of program requirements, competition timeline, and to provide a Question & Answer/networking opportunity.
The Commerical Air Services program provides contractor owned and operated aircraft to United States Navy (USN) Fleet and RDT&E customers and other DoD agencies. The program office will discuss the types of missions including, but not limited to, training fleet units to achieve and maintain combat readiness by using practice/drill and measuring the results; evaluate/test to develop equipment and tactical procedures for fleet users. Aircraft capabilities are, but not limited to, carrying of external pods for Electronic Warfare, target towing, and internal military operations support (Air Intercept Control, Electronic Combat, Antisubmarine Air Control, RDT&E Electronic Combat, etc). Contract type, quantities of items, contract duration, and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code have not been determined, therefore these topics will not discussed during the Industry Day Conference. This information will be set forth and provided within a Request for Proposal.
Aircraft types: Twin Engine Prop Aircraft, Business Class Jet Capability. In addition to the aircraft capabilities and types depicted above, specific aircraft configuration, aircraft mission type performance requirements, and equipment specifications may be discussed.
The General Session will be held on 01 March 2012, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Solomons MD, (410) 326-0303 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Industry Day Registration: Registration will be conducted in advance; doors will open at 9:00 AM EST, 1 March 2012.  Attendees are required to identify their nationality and their positions within the company they represent.  This is a no-fee event and seating is limited.  Send attendance information by 24 Feb 2012 to Linda Barrett via e-mail lbarrett@jfti.com.  Please cc:  Lynnette Curtsinger at lynnette.curtsinger@navy.mil.  An e-mail confirmation will be sent upon receipt.  Attendee substitution requests may be submitted to the same point of contact by 29 Feb 2012.  Late registration and "walk-in" requests will not be permitted.  Attendees must present a CURRENT photo ID (driver's license, military ID, company ID or passport) matching the attendee information to gain entry into the event.  Attendees are encourages to arrive early to permit sufficient time for check-in.
This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government.  NAVAIR will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.

The Naval Air Systems Command PMA-207, Patuxent River, MD, is sponsoring an unclassified Commercial Air Services Pre-Solicitation Conference (Industry Day) on 01 March 2012. The purpose of the event is to inform industry of program requirements, competition timeline, and to provide a Question & Answer/networking opportunity.
The Commerical Air Services program provides contractor owned and operated aircraft to United States Navy (USN) Fleet and RDT & E customers and other DoD agencies. The program office will discuss the types of missions including, but not limited to, training fleet units to achieve and maintain combat readiness by using practice/drill and measuring the results; evaluate/test to develop equipment and tactical procedures for fleet users. Aircraft capabilities are, but not limited to, carrying of external pods for Electronic Warfare, target towing, and internal military operations support (Air Intercept Control, Electronic Combat, Antisubmarine Air Control, RDT & E Electronic Combat, etc). Contract type, quantities of items, contract duration, and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code have not been determined, therefore these topics will not discussed during the Industry Day Conference. This information will be set forth and provided within a Request for Proposal.
Aircraft types: Twin Engine Prop Aircraft, Business Class Jet Capability. In addition to the aircraft capabilities and types depicted above, specific aircraft configuration, aircraft mission type performance requirements, and equipment specifications may be discussed.
The General Session will be held on 01 March 2012, at the Holiday Inn, 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons MD, (410) 326-6311 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Industry Day Registration: Registration will be conducted in advance; doors will open at 9:00 AM EST, 1 March 2012. Attendees are required to identify their nationality and their positions within the company they represent. This is a no-fee event and seating is limited. Send attendance information by 24 Feb 2012 to Linda Barrett via e-mail lbarrett@jfti.com. Please cc: Lynnette Curtsinger at lynnette.curtsinger@navy.mil. An e-mail confirmation will be sent upon receipt. Attendee substitution requests may be submitted to the same point of contact by 29 Feb 2012. Late registration and "walk-in" requests will not be permitted. Attendees must present a CURRENT photo ID (driver's license, military ID, company ID or passport) matching the attendee information to gain entry into the event. Attendees are encourages to arrive early to permit sufficient time for check-in.
This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. NAVAIR will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government..

The Naval Air Systems Command PMA-207, Patuxent River, MD, is sponsoring an unclassified Commercial Air Services Pre-Solicitation Conference (Industry Day) on 01 March 2012. The purpose of the event is to inform industry of program requirements, competition timeline, and to provide a Question & Answer/networking opportunity.
The Commerical Air Services program provides contractor owned and operated aircraft to United States Navy (USN) Fleet and RDT&E customers and other DoD agencies. The program office will discuss the types of missions including, but not limited to, training fleet units to achieve and maintain combat readiness by using practice/drill and measuring the results; evaluate/test to develop equipment and tactical procedures for fleet users. Aircraft capabilities are, but not limited to, carrying of external pods for Electronic Warfare, target towing, and internal military operations support (Air Intercept Control, Electronic Combat, Antisubmarine Air Control, RDT&E Electronic Combat, etc). Contract type, quantities of items, contract duration, and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code have not been determined, therefore these topics will not discussed during the Industry Day Conference. This information will be set forth and provided within a Request for Proposal.
Aircraft types: Twin Engine Prop Aircraft, Business Class Jet Capability. In addition to the aircraft capabilities and types depicted above, specific aircraft configuration, aircraft mission type performance requirements, and equipment specifications may be discussed.
The General Session will be held on 01 March 2012, at the Holiday Inn, 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons MD, (410) 326-6311 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Industry Day Registration: Registration will be conducted in advance; doors will open at 9:00 AM EST, 1 March 2012.  Attendees are required to identify their nationality and their positions within the company they represent.  This is a no-fee event and seating is limited.  Send attendance information by 24 Feb 2012 to Linda Barrett via e-mail lbarrett@jfti.com.  Please cc:  Lynnette Curtsinger at lynnette.curtsinger@navy.mil.  An e-mail confirmation will be sent upon receipt.  Attendee substitution requests may be submitted to the same point of contact by 29 Feb 2012.  Late registration and "walk-in" requests will not be permitted.  Attendees must present a CURRENT photo ID (driver's license, military ID, company ID or passport) matching the attendee information to gain entry into the event.  Attendees are encourages to arrive early to permit sufficient time for check-in.
This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government.  NAVAIR will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.