Synopsis and Draft PWS for F/A-18E/F Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N68520-25-RFPREQ-F300000-0021-DRAFTPWS
- Agency
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), specifically the Commander Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC), is seeking competitive Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services for F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft operated by the Commander, Naval Air Forces Reserve (CNAFR) in an adversary training role. This pre-solicitation notice is issued for informational purposes only to gather industry feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and is not a formal solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The contractor will be responsible for organizational-level aircraft maintenance, support equipment management, inventory control, personnel qualifications, and flight operations support. Key performance objectives include maintaining 80% aircraft readiness (Mission Capable status) while supporting 3,600 scheduled flight hours annually with average sorties of 1.5 hours and up to 20 sorties per day during detachments. The government will use contractor responses to improve the draft PWS before issuing a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), and no funds are available to reimburse respondents for preparation costs. The question submission deadline was February 10, 2026, and the government has indicated it will post a draft solicitation prior to final RFP release with an additional opportunity for questions at that time.
No set-aside designations apply to this procurement. The notice does not identify any current incumbents or provide specific award values or budget ranges. The contract will encompass maintenance and logistics support for between 6 and 12 aircraft per site, with operations planned at Naval Air Station New Orleans and potential operations at NAS Key West. The contractor will be required to develop manpower requirements, provide ground transportation at primary sites, manage hazardous materials lockers, and perform aircraft preparation and build-up functions at depot facilities. The government will furnish equipment, tools, office supplies, administrative equipment, fall protection equipment, and provide a direct Government Representative on-site during all contractor work hours. Pricing structure, specific Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), and detailed personnel requirements will be defined in the forthcoming draft RFP, with the contractor assuming responsibility for all training, qualification, and certification of personnel beyond government-provided initial training.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
***Presolicitation Notice is being updated to provide Government's response to questions received. The Government is not currently accepting additional questions. The Government intends to post a Draft Solicitation prior to Solicitation release and will allow for additional Questions at that time. *******
DISCLAIMER
THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO SOLICIT OR AWARD A TASK ORDER AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS BEING USED TO OBTAIN QUESTIONS FROM POTENTIAL OFFERORS IN REVIEWING THE DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT/STATEMENT OF WORK (PWS/SOW) IN PREPARATION FOR ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.
1.0 Introduction
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Commander, Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) announces its intention to procure on a competitive basis Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services for Commander, Naval Air Forces Reserve (CNAFR) F/A-18E/F aircraft used in an Adversary role. This Pre-Solicitation Synopsis is being used to gather constructive information from industry to improve the PWS/SOW. These requirements are subject to change and the information provided below is for informational purposes only. The final requirement will be defined under a formal RFP.
This pre-solicitation notice does not constitute an invitation for bids, a request for proposal, a solicitation, a request for quote or an indication that the Government will contract for the items provided by responder. The Government will not reimburse responders for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of the information requested. Response to this notice-is strictly voluntary and will not affect any potential offeror's ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. The Government will disregard any requests for a solicitation package.
The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or otherwise pay for the information requested. The Government will not return submittals to the responders. The Government may request that responders provide additional information/details based on their initial submittals.
Current Contract Incumbent: None Applicable – New Requirement
Current Contract Award: N/A
Industry Day: At this time, we do not anticipate holding an Industry Day
2.0 Objective
This requirement is for the CNAFR F/A-18E/F aircraft used in an Adversary role planned to be located at Naval Air Station (NAS) New Orleans, LA. Additional primary operational locations and detachment sites may include: NAS Key West, FL, NAS Point Mugu, CA, NAS Oceana, VA, and/or NAS Lemoore, CA. This is a new requirement to provide adversary support for Fleet Replacement Squadrons, Strike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program, Carrier Air Wing Training, and Strike Fighter Weapons and Tactics Program, as well as other fleet training requirements.
The requirement calls for contractor to provide and maintain organizational (O), limited intermediate (I), and limited Depot (D) level aircraft maintenance, management, logistics support services for the CNAFR assets. O and limited I and D level maintenance is maintenance which is performed at the site where the aircraft are permanently assigned or on temporary detachment.
The Government is providing a draft PWS accompanying this Synopsis to allow potential offerors to engage with the Government in providing responses to questions on the subject requirement. The Government is also open to feedback to alternative approaches that can provide the best services to the fleet.
Interested Businesses can request access to PWS via SAM.gov, immediately before/after your request, submit DD2345 JCP cert to Elden Greuber at (elden.j.greuber.civ@us.navy.mil), and Meghan Huett at (meghan.e.huett.civ@us.navy.mil)
Notional schedule:
RFP Release: Fall/Winter 2026
Contract Award: Spring/Summer 2027
3.0 Eligibility
Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is J015 – Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 488190 – Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
4.0 Submission Information
ALL BUSINESSES THAT ARE INTERESTED IN RESPONDING SHOULD SUBMIT QUESTIONS USING ATTACHMENT 1 – QUESTION SUBMITTAL FORM. THE RESULTS OF THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE HAS THE POSSIBILITY TO BE UTILIZED TO FINALIZE THE PWS/SOW. THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS BEING USED TO DETERMINE QUESTIONS FROM POTENTIAL OFFERORS IN REVIEWING THE DRAFT PWS/SOW IN PREPARATION FOR ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.
THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
Any resultant solicitation(s) will be released on Solicitation Module on the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at https;//piee.eb.mil. and on System for Award Management (SAM) on https://www.SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these websites for additional information as the direct method of communication with the Government.
The Government’s intent is to receive and review industry feedback/questions within the PWS/SOW. All answers to questions that provide clarifications to the posted potential requirement will be provided as an update to this notice.
Interested Businesses can request access to PWS via SAM.gov, immediately before/after your request, submit DD2345 JCP cert to Elden Greuber at (elden.j.greuber.civ@us.navy.mil), and Meghan Huett at (meghan.e.huett.civ@us.navy.mil)
Submit questions using Attachment 2 – Question Submittal Form to Elden Greuber at (elden.j.greuber.civ@us.navy.mil), and Meghan Huett at (meghan.e.huett.civ@us.navy.mil); no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on February 10, 2026.
No phone or email solicitations with regard to the status of the RFP will be accepted prior to its release. All data received in response to this Presolicitation Notice, marked or designated as corporate or proprietary, will be fully protected from release outside the Government. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted.
Vendors should appropriately mark any data that is proprietary or has restricted data rights
Responses to this Pre-solicitation Notice, including any questions/feedback and communications regarding this solicitation posting, shall be electronically submitted via email. All responses must be sufficient in detail to permit agency analysis to responses to any questions/feedback.
Any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance the Government’s consideration and evaluation of the information submitted are highly encouraged. Questions and comments are highly encouraged.
Update #1 ·
DISCLAIMER
THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO SOLICIT OR AWARD A TASK ORDER AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS BEING USED TO OBTAIN QUESTIONS FROM POTENTIAL OFFERORS IN REVIEWING THE DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT/STATEMENT OF WORK (PWS/SOW) IN PREPARATION FOR ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.
1.0 Introduction
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Commander, Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) announces its intention to procure on a competitive basis Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services for Commander, Naval Air Forces Reserve (CNAFR) F/A-18E/F aircraft used in an Adversary role. This Pre-Solicitation Synopsis is being used to gather constructive information from industry to improve the PWS/SOW. These requirements are subject to change and the information provided below is for informational purposes only. The final requirement will be defined under a formal RFP.
This pre-solicitation notice does not constitute an invitation for bids, a request for proposal, a solicitation, a request for quote or an indication that the Government will contract for the items provided by responder. The Government will not reimburse responders for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of the information requested. Response to this notice-is strictly voluntary and will not affect any potential offeror's ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. The Government will disregard any requests for a solicitation package.
The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or otherwise pay for the information requested. The Government will not return submittals to the responders. The Government may request that responders provide additional information/details based on their initial submittals.
Current Contract Incumbent: None Applicable – New Requirement
Current Contract Award: N/A
Industry Day: At this time, we do not anticipate holding an Industry Day
2.0 Objective
This requirement is for the CNAFR F/A-18E/F aircraft used in an Adversary role planned to be located at Naval Air Station (NAS) New Orleans, LA. Additional primary operational locations and detachment sites may include: NAS Key West, FL, NAS Point Mugu, CA, NAS Oceana, VA, and/or NAS Lemoore, CA. This is a new requirement to provide adversary support for Fleet Replacement Squadrons, Strike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program, Carrier Air Wing Training, and Strike Fighter Weapons and Tactics Program, as well as other fleet training requirements.
The requirement calls for contractor to provide and maintain organizational (O), limited intermediate (I), and limited Depot (D) level aircraft maintenance, management, logistics support services for the CNAFR assets. O and limited I and D level maintenance is maintenance which is performed at the site where the aircraft are permanently assigned or on temporary detachment.
The Government is providing a draft PWS accompanying this Synopsis to allow potential offerors to engage with the Government in providing responses to questions on the subject requirement. The Government is also open to feedback to alternative approaches that can provide the best services to the fleet.
Interested Businesses can request access to PWS via SAM.gov, immediately before/after your request, submit DD2345 JCP cert to Elden Greuber at (elden.j.greuber.civ@us.navy.mil), and Meghan Huett at (meghan.e.huett.civ@us.navy.mil)
Notional schedule:
RFP Release: Fall/Winter 2026
Contract Award: Spring/Summer 2027
3.0 Eligibility
Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is J015 – Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 488190 – Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
4.0 Submission Information
ALL BUSINESSES THAT ARE INTERESTED IN RESPONDING SHOULD SUBMIT QUESTIONS USING ATTACHMENT 1 – QUESTION SUBMITTAL FORM. THE RESULTS OF THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE HAS THE POSSIBILITY TO BE UTILIZED TO FINALIZE THE PWS/SOW. THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS BEING USED TO DETERMINE QUESTIONS FROM POTENTIAL OFFERORS IN REVIEWING THE DRAFT PWS/SOW IN PREPARATION FOR ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.
THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
Any resultant solicitation(s) will be released on Solicitation Module on the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at https;//piee.eb.mil. and on System for Award Management (SAM) on https://www.SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these websites for additional information as the direct method of communication with the Government.
The Government’s intent is to receive and review industry feedback/questions within the PWS/SOW. All answers to questions that provide clarifications to the posted potential requirement will be provided as an update to this notice.
Interested Businesses can request access to PWS via SAM.gov, immediately before/after your request, submit DD2345 JCP cert to Elden Greuber at (elden.j.greuber.civ@us.navy.mil), and Meghan Huett at (meghan.e.huett.civ@us.navy.mil)
Submit questions using Attachment 2 – Question Submittal Form to Elden Greuber at (elden.j.greuber.civ@us.navy.mil), and Meghan Huett at (meghan.e.huett.civ@us.navy.mil); no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on February 10, 2026.
No phone or email solicitations with regard to the status of the RFP will be accepted prior to its release. All data received in response to this Presolicitation Notice, marked or designated as corporate or proprietary, will be fully protected from release outside the Government. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted.
Vendors should appropriately mark any data that is proprietary or has restricted data rights
Responses to this Pre-solicitation Notice, including any questions/feedback and communications regarding this solicitation posting, shall be electronically submitted via email. All responses must be sufficient in detail to permit agency analysis to responses to any questions/feedback.
Any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance the Government’s consideration and evaluation of the information submitted are highly encouraged. Questions and comments are highly encouraged.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| QA Responses.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 Question Submittal Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Cancellation of F/A-18E/F Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services Requirement | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought for F/A-18E/F Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services | Pre-Solicitation |
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