CNAP/CNAL/CPRG Aviation Fleet Transition Support - SeaPort
Overview
Buyer
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NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, specifically NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO, is soliciting proposals for CNAP/CNAL/CPRG Aviation Fleet Transition Support as a task order under the SeaPort NxG contract vehicle. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside requires support for Navy Aviation transitions, including new aircraft, capability upgrades, sundown of legacy platforms, permanent duty station (PDS) and home port changes (HPC), and unit establishment/disestablishment. The estimated total value for the full period is $534,459.0. Proposals are due by March 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive support to Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAP), Commander, Naval Air Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (CNAL), and Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group (CPRG). Key areas include:
- Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) Transition Support and Master Aviation Plan (MAP) Development: Assisting CNAP with MAP development, transition analysis, manpower impacts, and planning documentation.
- Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Force (MPRF) Transition Support: Supporting CPRG with system transition and sustainment (P-8A, MQ-4C Triton), including manpower, aircraft, facilities, and infrastructure planning.
- Readiness Requirements Support: Analyzing and supporting the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process for CNAP's Flying Hour Program.
- Aircraft Carrier Requirements Support: Assisting CNAL with requirements definition, risk assessment, and planning for CVN-78 class aircraft carriers.
- Infrastructure Requirements Support: Supporting CNAL and CNAP with Military Construction (MILCON), Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) planning, and NEPA compliance.
- Staff Requirements Officer Training: Developing and delivering annual training on DoN Acquisition, JCIDS, DoN Requirements, and PPBE.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combination of Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Cost-Reimbursement (CR) CLINs for travel.
- Period of Performance: One-year base period and four one-year option periods, with a potential 6-month extension.
- Estimated Value: $534,459.0 (Base Year + 4 Option Years).
- Place of Performance: Primarily on-site at CNAP HQ (San Diego, CA), CNAL HQ (Norfolk, VA), and CPRG HQ (Norfolk, VA). Routine travel to OPNAV, Patuxent River, MD, and OCONUS is anticipated.
- Key Personnel: A single labor category, "Principal Analyst," requiring a minimum of ten years of experience and a bachelor's degree, with Naval Aviation experience highly desirable.
- Security: Secret security clearance generally required, with Top Secret, SCI, and SAP clearances for specific tasks. NMCI/NIPR and SIPR access mandatory.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
- Eligibility: Only current SeaPort NxG contract holders are eligible. Offerors must provide their "D" contract number and verify current SDVOSB certification in the Dynamic Small Business Search. Prime contractors must provide VETS-4212 compliance evidence.
- Proposal Due: March 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to christine.jordan@navy.mil. Offerors are encouraged to email intent to submit one week prior to closing.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on a Tradeoff source selection process, with the best value proposal selected. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical: Significantly more important than Price, with subfactors for Technical Approach (page limit extended to 30 pages), Management Plan, and Staffing.
- Past Performance: Significantly more important than Price.
- Price: Considered, but less important than Technical and Past Performance.
Deliverables
Key deliverables include Monthly Financial & Status Reports, Trip Reports, Conference Support Summaries, Quarterly Reports/Briefings, Staff Requirements Officer Training, and Budget Documents, as detailed in various Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).