U. S. Naval Test Pilot School Variability Stability System (VSS) Flight Demonstration Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0042124R0112
- Agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611512 Flight Training
- PSC
- U099 Education/Training- Other
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Naval Air Warfare Command - Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) intends to issue a sole source contract to CALSPAN LLC for flight demonstration program support at the Naval Test Pilot School. The procurement will involve providing classroom instruction utilizing a contractor-owned Variable Stability System (VSS) aircraft for naval test pilot students. This acquisition is being pursued under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c)(1), which allows for sole source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The solicitation notice is published for informational purposes and does not constitute a formal request for competitive proposals. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) with a five-year duration, consisting of one base year and four one-year option periods.
The solicitation has no specific set-aside designation and is categorized under NAICS code 611512 for Flight Training and PSC code U099 for Education/Training services. CALSPAN LLC, located at 4455 Genesee Street in Buffalo, NY, is the intended sole source contractor for this opportunity. The contract was posted on February 19, 2025, with a response deadline of March 6, 2025. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract will support training naval test pilot students through flight demonstration services. Interested parties are encouraged to contact CALSPAN directly for potential subcontracting opportunities. The place of performance will be at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, with the contractor providing their own VSS aircraft for instructional purposes.
Notice text
SYNOPSIS - NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE. This synopsis is hereby issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.203 in response to the mandatory requirement for a 15-day notification. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Naval Air Warfare Command ? Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) intends to issue a Sole Source contract to CALSPAN LLC 4455 GENESEE STREET BUFFALO, NY 14225. Interested parties should contact Calspan for subcontracting opportunities.REQUIREMENTS:Per the Statement of Work (SOW), this contract will result in the procurement of flight demonstration program support, to include classroom instruction, utilizing a contractor-owned Variable Stability System (VSS) aircraft for U.S. Naval Test Pilot School students under instruction.The anticipated acquisition will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Five-year contract (1 base year with 4 one-year options).This notice is published for informational purposes only and is not a request for quotes or request for information. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement is solely within the discretion of the Government and is based on an approval to utilize the authority under FAR 8.405-6(b).This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c) (1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, ?Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.? A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.?
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| U. S. Naval Test Pilot School Variability Stability System (VSS) Flight Demonstration Services | Pre-Solicitation | |
| U. S. Naval Test Pilot School Variability Stability System (VSS) Flight Demonstration Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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