Air Target Utilization by US Navy Ship (DDG)
SOL #: N6817126QT006Special Notice
Overview
Buyer
Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE
FPO, AE, 09622-0050, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)
PSC
Air Charter For Things (V121)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Mar 24, 2026
2
Action Date
Apr 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP FLC Rota, Spain, intends to award a Commercial, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis to Aviation Defense Service (CAGE FA2B6) for air target utilization services. This requirement supports a USN Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG) exercise off the coast of Toulon, France, in May 2026. While noncompetitive, responsible sources may submit capability statements by April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The services required include:
- Transportation of air targets.
- Deployment of air targets.
- Towing of air targets.
- Recovery of air targets. These services are for engagement by a USN Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG).
Contract Details
- Type: Commercial, Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: Aviation Defense Service (Saint Gilles, France, CAGE FA2B6)
- NAICS Code: 481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
- Size Standard: $25M
- Set-Aside: None (noncompetitive intention)
Key Dates & Information
- Published Date: March 24, 2026
- Capability Statement Due: April 1, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
- Questions Due: March 30, 2026, 11:00 AM local Rota, Spain time
- Point of Contact: Julius J. Arrascue-Pastor (julius.j.arrascue-pastor.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Note: This is an anticipatory notice and not binding. A Request for Quote (RFQ) will be made available upon request.
People
Points of Contact
julius.j.arrascue-pastor.civ@us.navy.milPRIMARY
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Special Notice
Posted: Mar 24, 2026