E6B In-Flight Trainer (IFT) Aircraft FY26-FY31

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the evaluation factors for the "IN-FLIGHT TRAINER (IFT) AIRCRAFT SERVICES" opportunity. The Government intends to select one Offeror based on proposals providing the "best value," considering all factors. "Best value" is defined as the outcome providing the greatest overall benefit to the Government. Proposals meeting requirements with the lowest price may not be selected if a higher-priced offer provides a greater overall benefit that merits the additional cost.

Proposals must demonstrate the Offeror's ability to provide a program ensuring successful accomplishment of solicitation requirements and overall program objectives.

This document does not detail contract type, period of performance, or estimated value.

• Evaluation Process: Proposals will first be assessed against prerequisite requirements (pass/fail). Offerors not meeting prerequisites will be deemed UNACCEPTABLE. Proposals passing the prerequisite will be evaluated based on the factors below.
• Evaluation Factors:
  1. Past Performance: Significantly more important than Cost/Price. Evaluated based on quality, schedule, and management of similar CAS solicitation requirements. Relevancy and recency of past performance are key. The Government may use information from various sources.
  2. Cost/Price: Evaluated for completeness, reasonableness, and balanced unit pricing. Price analysis will be performed to assess fairness and reasonableness. Unbalanced pricing may lead to rejection. Price realism will not be evaluated.
• Performance Confidence Assessment: Based on past performance and systemic improvement, ratings will range from Substantial Confidence to No Confidence.
• Definitions: The document provides definitions for "Uncertainty," "Deficiency," "Reasonableness," "Completeness," "Recency," "Relevancy," and "Principal Entities" as they pertain to the evaluation.

No specific eligibility or set-aside requirements are detailed in this document.

• The Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will be used in the best value determination.
• Discrepancies between Section B, Attachment L-4, and Volume 3 Cost Price Narrative will be resolved with Section B and Attachment L-4 prevailing.
• The Government may require certified cost and pricing data if adequate price competition does not exist.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance-Based Work Statement (PBWS) outlines the requirements for In-Flight Trainer (IFT) aircraft services to support E-6B Mercury pilot training for Naval Aviators. The goal is to provide flight training and currency.

• Provide Contracted Air Services (CAS) using Boeing 737-NG series aircraft with Primary Flight Display/Navigation Display (PFD/ND) configured.

• Services include flight training and currency for Naval Aviators.

• Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and supplies, except for Government-furnished items.

• Flights will be conducted under FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 91) and overseen by the FAA.

• Performance location is Will Rogers World Airport (KOKC) in Oklahoma City, OK, with operations throughout the Continental United States (CONUS).

• The contractor shall provide at least one supported aircraft capable of up to 2,400 flight hours and 7,200 landing cycles per year.

• Aircraft must meet specific capability and configuration requirements (detailed in PWS Appendix C).

• Contractor must achieve Capability Stand Up within six months of award, including Civil Air Operations (CAO) and Public Air Operations (PAO) requirements.

• Performance metrics will be assessed per the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Primary performance location: Will Rogers World Airport (KOKC), Oklahoma City, OK.

• Flight operations: Throughout the Continental United States (CONUS).

• Specific period of performance is not detailed in this excerpt, but implies ongoing services.

• Contractor must provide FAA certificated aircraft and personnel.

• Aircraft must be equipped with necessary communication and navigation capabilities.

• Instructor Pilots (IP) must possess specific FAA certifications (ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI) and experience.

• Contractor pilots (CP) must meet specific experience and certification requirements.

• Contractor must establish and maintain an Aviation Safety and Mishap Prevention Program.

• Compliance with various Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) instructions, and Navy-specific directives is required.

• Cybersecurity compliance (CMMC Level 2) is a material requirement.

• Specific data deliverables are required, including airworthiness data, master schedule, management plans, and reports.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, Section L, provides instructions, conditions, and notices to offerors for the In-Flight Trainer (IFT) Aircraft Services solicitation (N0042126R1005) managed by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Manager, Adversary and Specialized Aircraft (PMA-226).

• Proposals must demonstrate a thorough understanding of requirements, risks, and provide practical solutions.

• Offerors must achieve and maintain Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) current status for the full contract duration.

• Volume 1 (Contract Administration) requires: Aircraft Ownership/Leasing Documentation, FAA Certification Documentation, Capability Stand Up Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Business Systems Status (Table CA-1).

• Volume 2 (Past Performance) requires: Relevant contract references within the last five years, including any show-cause notices, cure notices, or terminations for default. It also requires electronic copies of SOW/PBWS from referenced contracts and CPARS data or completed PPQs.

• Volume 3 (Cost/Price) requires: Section B populated with CLIN unit prices, a narrative describing the build-up of proposed unit prices, assumptions, basis of estimate, and explanation of any unbalanced pricing.

• The contract type is implied to be Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) for certain CLINs.

• CLIN 0001: Capability Stand Up (6-month period).

• CLIN 0002: Monthly Fixed Operating Cost (for aircraft operations).

• CLIN 0003: Excess CAS Flight Minutes (variable costs).

• CLIN 0004: Administrative / Technical Data (not separately priced).

• CLIN 0005: Aircraft Modifications (negotiated FFP value, ordered after CLIN 0001).

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at https://piee.eb.mil.

• Format: Times New Roman 12-point font, single-spaced. Pages numbered. Graphs/tables in 10pt font.

• File Naming Conventions: Follow Table G-1 for electronic file submissions.

• Submission Date: No later than the date and time specified in Block 9 of SF 33.

• Late submissions will not be evaluated or considered for award.

• Evaluation: Based on factors outlined in the solicitation, including Past Performance and Cost/Price.

• Not explicitly stated in this Section L, but CMMC status is a responsibility determination.

• Offerors are advised to register in PIEE well in advance.

• Take screenshots to validate submission acceptance.

• No hyperlinks are permitted in proposal volumes.

• Electronic proposals must be virus-free.

• Offerors shall not embed sound or video files.

• Technical Library available via PIEE (Attachment L-TL).

• Amendments will be posted on sam.gov.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Contracted Air Services (CAS) for the EW/E-6B In Flight Trainer Follow-On program. The acquisition is being conducted as a competitive 8(a) set-aside and will result in a Single-Award, Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Product/Service Code (PSC) is V121: Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Air Charter.

• CLIN 0001 - Capability Stand Up: Required for an initial 6-month period to establish necessary FAA airworthiness certification and NAVAIR Interim Flight Clearances (IFC) for CAS operations. Includes establishing Ground and Flight Operations Procedures (GOPs/FOPs) and attending airworthiness data review meetings and the Post Award Conference.

• CLIN 0002 - Monthly Fixed Operating Costs: Covers monthly operation of aircraft services, including labor, meetings, hangar space, insurance, training, and flying approximately 2,000 hours annually (120,000 FM annually) over the contract period. This CLIN begins after Capability Stand Up is complete.

• CLIN 0003 - Excess CAS Flight Minutes: For use when performing training flight services, authorized after 2,000 annual operational flight hours (120,000 FM) from CLIN 0002 are met. Total flight hours for this CLIN are 2,000 hours (120,000 FM) over the contract period.

• CLIN 0004 - Administrative / Technical Data: Provision of technical and administrative data as per the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).

• CLIN 0005 - Aircraft Modifications: Services for aircraft modifications will be negotiated via Task Orders (TOs) and will not be ordered until after CLIN 0001 is complete.

• Contract Type: Single-Award, Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: The contract will have a four-year and 364-day ordering period. The contract commencement date is anticipated to be December 14, 2026, with a period of performance extending to December 13, 2031.

• Estimated Value: The minimum contract quantity is $10,000,000.00; the maximum quantity is the total contract value.

• Proposal Validity: Proposals shall be valid for 290 days from the proposal due date.

• Evaluation Factors: Detailed in Section M, Attachment 5.

• This acquisition is a competitive 8(a) set-aside.

• The document includes extensive clauses regarding cybersecurity (CMMC Level 2 requirements), contractor employee identification, packaging and marking, inspection and acceptance, contract administration (WAWF), special contract requirements (liability insurance), and various representations and certifications.