Fielded Training Systems Support V (FTSS V) Kuwait Air Forces (KAF) F/A-18 Trainers Contractor Operation and Maintenance Services (COMS)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N6134025R0040
- Agency
-
Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Kuwait
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), is seeking a contractor to provide operations and maintenance services for F/A-18 training systems located at Ahmed Al Jaber, Kuwait. The contract will cover two networked F/A-18C and F/A-18E Tactical Operational Flight Trainers (TOFT), two F/A-18E Low Cost Trainers (LCTs), and associated Aircrew Training Courseware Computer Based Training (CBT). The procurement will be executed under the FTSS V Multiple Award Contract as a Firm Fixed Price Task Order, with potential bidders expected to demonstrate expertise in maintaining complex aviation training systems. The anticipated Request for Proposal (RFP) release date is 01 August 2025, with a projected award date of 16 March 2026. Interested contractors are invited to respond within 7 days of the notice if they wish to participate in a potential site visit to Ahmed Al Jaber, Kuwait, and a virtual pre-proposal conference is being planned for a yet-to-be-determined date and time.
The contract opportunity is not designated with any specific set-aside, and the predecessor contract was N6134021C0007. The total contract performance period will span 60 months, including a two-month mobilization period, one 10-month base year, and four subsequent 12-month option periods. Contractor mobilization is scheduled to begin on 31 March 2026, with actual contract performance commencing on 01 June 2026. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) category 541330 for Engineering Services and Product Service Code (PSC) J069 for Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Training Aids and Devices. The Service Contract Labor Standards Statute will not be applicable to this contract, and the government emphasizes that the provided information is anticipatory and not legally binding.
Notice text
The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is considering executing this effort under the FTSS V Multiple Award Contract (MAC). In accordance with FAR 16.505 (b)(1), NAWCTSD intends to provide a fair opportunity for award of a Firm Fixed Price Task Order under FTSS V Lot 1 for Kuwait Air Forces (KAF) F/A-18 Trainers Contractor Operation and Maintenance Services (COMS)The requirement is to provide operations and maintenance services for two (2) networked F/A-18C Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT), two (2) F/A-18E TOFT, two (2) F/A-18E Low Cost Trainers (LCTs) and F/A-18C, and F/A-18E Aircrew Training Courseware Computer Based Training (CBT) located at Ahmed Al Jaber, Kuwait.
The period of performance is 60 months, inclusive of a two (2) month mobilization and one (1) 10-month base year with four (4) twelve (12) month option periods. Start of contractor Mobilization is anticipated to be 31 March 2026 with a Contract Start Date for performance beginning on 01 June 2026. A list of FTSS V Lot 1 Points of Contact is included with this notice for possible subcontracting opportunities.
Anticipated Site Visits/Pre-Proposal Conference: Anticipated Site Visits/Pre-Proposal Conference: A Site Visit to Ahmed Al Jaber, Kuwait is being contemplated pending Industry interest. If interested, please respond to the below points of contacts within 7 days of this notice. If scheduled, the Site Visit will be no more than half a day. A pre-proposal conference is anticipated to be held virtually at a TBD date/time.
Anticipated RFP Release Date: 01 August 2025
Anticipated Award Date: 16 March 2026
Other Information:
Predecessor Contract: N6134021C0007
The Service Contract Labor Standards Statute are not applicable.
Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. Further information will be provided, as it becomes known.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PRE SOLICITATION NOTICE_Kuwait COMS.pdf |
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