Aviation Enablers Capability Development Support
Overview
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Set Aside
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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
The Department of the Army, Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Fort Rucker, AL, is conducting a Sources Sought for Aviation Enablers Capability Development Support. This market research aims to identify qualified contractors to provide non-personal professional support services for the Aviation Future Capabilities Directorate (AFCD) and Mission Support Division (MSD) at the Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE), Fort Rucker, Alabama. The objective is to support Army Aviation modernization efforts and the fielding of emerging capabilities. Responses are due by 2:00 PM CST on February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide analytical and professional support, focusing on synchronization and integration of DOTMLPF-P (Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leader Development, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy) efforts. Key tasks, as detailed in the draft Performance Based Work Statement (PBWS), include:
- Developing future operational and organizational concepts for Army Aviation.
- Defining material and non-material capability requirements for current and future aircraft.
- Conducting experimentation, analysis, and studies to identify capability gaps and validate modernization solutions.
- Integrating and synchronizing Aviation modernization strategies with HQDA and T2COM.
- Supporting MSD in areas like Survivability Systems, Mission Command & Networking, Navigation Systems & Airspace Management, and Aviation Logistics/Sustainment.
- Preparing various reports, facilitating meetings, and revising requirements documents.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 541990 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) with a $19.5M small business size standard.
- PSC: R499 (Other Professional Services).
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Anticipated Duration: Base year plus four (4) option years, commencing TBD 2026. (The draft PWS indicates an 8-month base period and five option years, starting August 1, 2026, through March 31, 2032).
- Place of Performance: Government facilities at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
- Set-Aside: May be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered.
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
- Published: February 23, 2026.
Special Requirements & Submission
Contractor personnel will require an active SECRET security clearance and must be U.S. citizens. Specialized knowledge in military capabilities, Army Aviation systems, DoD requirements development processes, and specific experience (e.g., rated Aviator, UAS operator) are required. Mandatory training includes AT Level 1, OPSEC, iWATCH, and IA.
Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement (max 10 pages) via email to shonta.l.curtis.civ@army.mil. The statement should address past work, task/subcontractor management, technical skills, ability to meet the 50% rule for small business set-asides, business status/profile, and facility/safeguarding requirements. This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.