Aircraft Recovery and Salvage Training
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
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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
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, C200 Naples, on behalf of the Department of the Navy, intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Aircraft Recovery and Salvage Training for Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT). This presolicitation notice indicates the requirement for comprehensive training to ensure sustained safe airfield operations. The acquisition will be UNRESTRICTED and is anticipated to result in a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year ordering period.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two (2) customized classes providing Aircraft Recovery and Salvage training to U.S. Navy personnel. Each class will support 8-12 students over five (5) days at a site within the European theater. Key aspects of the training include:
- Curriculum: One day of theory covering principles, equipment, regulatory requirements, and recovery operations, followed by practical, hands-on exercises.
- Practical Training: Utilizes a contractor-provided static aircraft (e.g., B737 or A320 or larger) for exercises such as aircraft tethering, fuselage lifts (CAT-1, CAT-2, CAT-3), and nose lifts.
- Resources: Contractor must provide all necessary materials, equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and industry-recognized Aircraft Recovery Certificates of Proficiency upon completion.
- Safety: A minimum of two (2) non-participating safety observers are required for each training class.
- Logistics: The contractor will coordinate Navy-centric training sessions, provide transportation for participants between hotels and training sites, and furnish a secure, equipped classroom facility with HVAC. Coordination for access to "first responder" emergency services for hands-on scenarios is also required.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (NOT a solicitation for proposals)
- Anticipated RFQ Release: On or about February 13, 2026
- Published Date: January 30, 2026
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Ordering Period: Five (5) years
- Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- NAICS Code: 488190 (Lectures For Training)
Performance Details
- Place of Performance: Contractor's training site within the European theater.
- Training Duration: 3 to 5 consecutive days, tailored to a 10-hour day with a 1-hour lunch break, conducted between 0600 and 1800 GMT.
Additional Notes
A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached to the presolicitation notice. Interested parties should note that these draft documents are subject to change. This notice is for informational purposes only; the Government is not requesting quotes or information at this time.