Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Follow-On, FY 27-30
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is soliciting proposals for Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Follow-On for the United States Marine Corps MQ-9A Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and its associated payloads for Fiscal Years 2027-2030. This effort ensures sustained combat capability at designated Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost (No Fee) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). Proposals are due March 23, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This solicitation seeks comprehensive operational support, including Organizational-Level (O-Level) maintenance and qualified pilot and sensor operator aircrew services. Support will be provided at Main Operating Bases (MOBs), Forward Operating Bases (FOBs), and other deployed sites, including VMU-1, VMU-3, VMUT-2, and VMX-1 squadrons across CONUS (Yuma, AZ; Cherry Point, NC) and OCONUS (INDOPACOM; Kaneohe, HI). The scope includes supply support, adherence to stringent security requirements (up to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information - TS/SCI, CMMC Level 2), and achieving performance standards such as 75% Mission Capable Aircraft Required (MCAR) and 90% Aircraft Operational Availability Rate (OAR).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost (No Fee) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: Ordering period from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2030.
- Minimum Value: $1,000,000.
- Estimated Total Program Value: $250.0 Million (as per Attachment 7 RDT).
- Set-Aside: Not a specific set-aside. However, Section L mentions a Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. Large businesses must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with a minimum 18% small business participation goal, and small businesses must provide their SAM profile.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Offerors must provide O-Level maintenance, aircrew services, and manage material requirements. Deliverables include various data items specified in Exhibit A (CDRLs), such as transition plans, flight operations summaries, and cybersecurity reports. Contractors will also be subject to Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR) requirements (Attachment 6) and must adhere to detailed Wage Determinations (Attachment 8) for labor costs. Cybersecurity compliance, including USN standards and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, is critical (Attachment 9).
Proposal Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: March 23, 2026, by 02:00 PM local time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at https://piee.eb.mil. Offerors are responsible for timely submission.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a "best value" tradeoff. Past Performance is more important than Technical, and Technical is more important than Price. All non-price factors combined are significantly more important than Price.
- Pre-requisites: Offerors must demonstrate experience with similar work, submitting at least one "Very Relevant" or "Somewhat Relevant" contract as a Prime Contractor or Joint Venture Team Member. Failure to meet this will result in elimination.
- Key Attachments: Offerors must complete tables for workshare (KA-1), business system status (KA-2), relevant contracts (KA-3, PP-1), a technical cross-reference matrix (CRM), a proposed features/benefits matrix (PFBM), a site manning matrix, and a detailed price model (Att L-7) where provided Not To Exceed (NTE) values must not be changed.
Important Notes
Attachment 5 (MQ-9 Enterprise PPP) is being removed as it contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI); offerors requiring it for proposal development should contact the PCO. Questions can be emailed to the PCO, Primary, and Secondary Solicitations Managers, but those received after 10 calendar days from the RFP issue date will be answered at the PCO's discretion.