JTAC CCAS 75TH RR

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation W911SF26QA002 (JTAC CCAS).

• Evaluation Basis: The award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
• Invoicing Structure: Invoicing will be on a monthly recurring basis.
• Training Locations: Approximately 58% of training will be at Ft. Benning/Columbus, with other potential sites including Ft. Irwin, Ft. Polk, Savannah GA, and Tacoma WA, averaging 25 hours of flight time.
• Twin-Engine Requirement: Twin-engine aircraft is not mandatory, but aircraft must be high performance (engine(s) capable of producing 200 hp).
• Aircraft Manufacturer Ownership: Affiliation of Diamond Aircraft Industries (manufacturer of DA-42 example) to PRC may violate USG policies, requiring JAG/Legal consultation.
• Flight Hour Assumptions: 600 flight hours per year is the maximum, unless contract is modified.
• Submission Deadline: All submissions must be by 4 March 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
• Proposal Format: Submissions should include Technical, Past Performance, and Price within a 20-page limit.
• Set-Aside: This is a Small Business set aside.
• CMMC Level: CMMC Level 1: Foundational is required.
• Period of Performance: Base + 4 year option period, with additional extension of 52.217-8, dates to be executed based on award date.

Clarifies evaluation criteria, submission deadlines, proposal format, and specific requirements such as aircraft performance and manufacturer ownership. Confirms LPTA evaluation basis and Small Business set-aside.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W911SF26QA002, issued on February 5, 2026, is for Close Air Support (CAS) – Dry/ISR Training Support Services. The government is procuring services to exercise tactical control of CAS through airspace management and deconfliction, sensor employment, and terminal guidance under realistic conditions that replicate overseas combat operations. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 611699 with a size standard of $12,000,000.00.

The core services involve:

• Close Air Support Exercise CASEX (16 per year, 25 hours/event, 400 hours total)
• Supplies, Fuel Travel Order, Ferry Flight
• Task Force Training TFT (4 per year, 25 hours/event, 100 hours total)
• Fire Support Coordination FSCX (4 per year, 25 hours/event, 100 hours total)

These services are offered with multiple option line items for each category.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all listed items.

• Period of Performance for base items (0001-0004) is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering various aspects of contract performance, payment, and compliance.

• Offer Due Date: March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided pages, but the document includes sections on "Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services."

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Specific clauses related to small business concerns, HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, and WOSB are included or referenced.

• The document is 65 pages long and contains extensive contract clauses, provisions, and addenda.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements are detailed, with specific levels and reporting obligations outlined.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides instructions for submitting offers for a commercial item procurement. It references solicitation provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, and specifies the use of form SF 1449 for all offers.

• Offers must be submitted on SF 1449.

• All required information prescribed by the evaluation factors must be attached.

• Not explicitly stated, but implies a contract for commercial items.

• Submission Deadline: Monday, 2 March 2026, no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Email to Chris Kimble (christopher.l.kimble.civ@army.mil) and Stacia Rivers (stacia.rivers.civ@army.mil).

• Questions/Comments Deadline: 14 February 2026, no later than 10:00 AM via email only.

• Quote Validity: Must be valid for 30 days.

• Prohibited Submission Methods: Mail and facsimiles will not be accepted.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Accepted (LPTA) as per FAR 52.212-2.

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with all required information prior to award.

• Contact Stacia Rivers or Chris Kimble for an electronic copy of the solicitation if unable to read the posted version.

• Authority cited: FAR 15.2 "Solicitation and Receipt of Proposals and Information" (referencing an attached Performance Work Statement).

• Contracting Office Address: MICC-Fort Benning, 6650 Meloy Drive, Suite 250, Fort Benning, GA 31905.

• Points of Contact: Chris Kimble and Stacia Rivers, with email addresses and phone numbers provided.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the evaluation criteria for proposals submitted for the Close Air Support (CAS) – Dry/ISR Training Support Services opportunity. It details how proposals will be assessed to determine the best value to the Government.

The evaluation focuses on five main areas:

• Technical Capability: Assesses the Offeror's ability to meet PWS objectives, including understanding requirements, aircraft capability (twin-engine, 6-hour endurance, FLIR, FMV, LOS/BLOS communications, FAA certification), training support plan quality, mission execution procedures, safety and compliance (FAA, DoD directives, incident response), and quality control systems.
• Personnel Qualifications and Experience: Evaluates key personnel (PM, Pilots, Sensor Operators, GLO, Maintenance Technician) and their experience, including specific flight hours, military CAS experience, JTAC experience, SOF support, CAS planning experience, and FAA A&P licenses. Preference is given for experience within the last 18 months supporting specific Ranger Regiments or SOF training. SECRET-level personnel and facility clearances are required.
• Past Performance: Assesses the Offeror's record on similar contracts, focusing on relevance (supporting 75th Ranger Regiment or U.S. SOF training), recency (within the last 18 months), quality (customer satisfaction, schedule adherence), and performance documentation (summaries, CPARS, references).
• Management and Approach: Evaluates the Offeror's management structure, coordination plan, and ability to ensure continuous performance. This includes the Program Management Plan, scheduling flexibility, reporting procedures, and compliance with security and training requirements.
• Price: Assesses the reasonableness, realism, and completeness of the proposed price, ensuring it reflects an understanding of PWS requirements and includes all cost elements.

Award will be made to the Offeror representing the Best Value, considering technical merit, personnel qualifications, past performance, management approach, and price. Technical capability and personnel qualifications are significantly more important than price.

Proposals will be rated using specific confidence scales for Technical Capability and Past Performance, and Meets/Exceeds/Does Not Meet for Personnel Qualifications. Management Approach is rated Acceptable/Unacceptable, and Price is evaluated for reasonableness and realism but not scored numerically.

Key references include the PWS Parts 1-7 (dated 12 December 2024), Technical Exhibit A (Performance Requirements Summary), Technical Exhibit B (Deliverables Schedule), and Attachments 1-3 (Workload and Government Furnished Property Data).

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing Dry Close Air Support (CAS) and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Training Support Services for an Army Unit. The primary goal is to exercise tactical control of CAS through airspace management, deconfliction, sensor employment, and terminal attack guidance under realistic, complex combat-like conditions.

• CAS/ISR Training Support: Provide realistic tactical scenarios replicating overseas combat environments, focusing on exercising individual adaptability and leadership under stress.

• ISR Platform Integration: Incorporate ISR platforms for situational awareness.

• Air Support Simulation: Utilize fixed-wing platforms to simulate current military air fleets for Type I, II, and III CAS controls (day and night).

• Training Focus: Support currency, proficiency, and evaluations for Army Unit Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) and Joint Forward Observers (JFOs).

• Mission Support: Provide contractor-operated aircraft, labor, equipment, technical support, materials, and travel.

• Ground Liaison Officer (GLO) Augmentation: Government may require GLO labor for planning, scheduling, and technical services.

• Aircraft Operations: Contractor is responsible for aircraft operational control, maintenance, and adherence to Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and military flying directives. Aircraft must be twin-engine, capable of 6 hours continuous flight, and equipped with specific communication and navigation systems (VHF, SATCOM/UHF/VHF), FLIR, and ROVER/VDL compatible data links.

• Personnel Requirements: Contractors must provide qualified, fluent English-speaking US Citizen personnel, including Pilots (PIC), Sensor Operators, GLOs, and Maintenance Technicians, meeting specific flight hour, experience, and certification standards. Key personnel include PM, Pilots, Sensor Operators, GLO, and MX Technician.

• Security: Requires a SECRET facility clearance and personnel with SECRET security clearances. Access to government networks (SIPRNet, ACCM/FP Network) is required. COMSEC account and SECRET COMSEC key are necessary.

• Flight Hours: Up to 600 hours of DRY CAS/ISR Support annually, within up to 24-week training events.

• Reporting: Provide After Action Reviews (AARs) and Monthly Status Reports (MSRs).

• Quality: Adherence to JP 3-09.3, JFIRE, FAA regulations, and manufacturer specifications.

• Personnel: Meet minimum experience and certification standards for all roles.

• Period: 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2031.

• Place: Various locations for training events.

• Set-Aside: Contract is set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Insurance: Minimum $1 million aircraft liability insurance.

• Training: Contractor personnel must complete AT Level I, iWATCH, OPSEC, and IA/IT awareness training.

• Reporting: Contractor must report all labor hours via the SAM.gov Service Contract Report (SCR).