Training and Inspection of Aircraft

The Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking contractors to provide training and inspection services for aircraft at the Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) in Pensacola, Florida. The procurement involves comprehensive demilitarization and safety preparation of an F-35B aircraft (Bureau Number 2BF-0002 LF) to render it safe for training purposes, including removal of hazardous materials such as explosives, armament systems, pressurized systems, fluids, and radioactive components. Contractors must possess expertise in aircraft mechanics, aviation life support equipment, and radiation control to perform detailed inspections and removal processes while maintaining strict safety standards in accordance with Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM385. The government is conducting market research through this sources sought notice and requires interested parties to submit a five-page executive summary demonstrating relevant corporate experience within the past five years, along with two references and technical capability descriptions. The submission deadline is 9:00 AM EST on July 22, 2025, with responses to be sent to melissa.i.russell2.civ@us.navy.mil.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 541330 for Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons services. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation. The anticipated contract structure is a firm-fixed-price performance-based acquisition with a contract period running from August 1, 2025, through August 1, 2026. The contractor must complete all demilitarization work within 180 calendar days of contract award, requiring specific labor categories including a Program Manager, Project Manager, Aircraft Mechanic, Aviation Life Support Equipment Technician, and Radiation Control Technician. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials, the scope involves processing a single F-35B aircraft with comprehensive hazardous material removal and disposal requirements. All removed hazardous materials must be properly disposed of according to national and local environmental regulations, with the contractor responsible for providing all necessary materials and maintaining detailed documentation throughout the process.