N6134025R0062 SOURCES SOUGHT: Aviation Distributed Virtual Training Environment (ADVTE) III
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is conducting a Sources Sought for the Aviation Distributed Virtual Training Environment (ADVTE) III for the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). This initiative aims to modernize and upgrade the USMC's integrated and networked aviation training solutions, specifically combining the ADVTE and Tactical Environment (TEn) Subsystem. This is a market research tool to identify potential and eligible vendors. Responses are due by July 29, 2025.
Scope of Work
The ADVTE III effort involves a comprehensive update to existing equipment and the TEn software baseline, or an alternative Semi-Automated Force (SAF) / Computer Generated Forces (SAF/CGF) solution. Key components include MC ATS training devices, the USMC TEn and bridges (NASMP, DIS), Network Exercise Control Centers (NECC), ADVTE Point of Presence connections, and a Common Virtual Training Area (CVTA). Requirements span technology upgrades at various MCAS locations (CONUS/OCONUS), implementation at new sites, analysis, development, installation, sustainment of ADVTE equipment, enhancing virtual/constructive training capabilities, software configuration management, hardware/software updates for TEn/bridges, testing, deficiency correction, studies, training, provisioned items, cybersecurity compliance, delivery of source code/technical data, Contractor Field Services/Logistics Support, and a simulation database (CDB v1.2). The government is open to non-proprietary SAF/CGF solutions with government purpose rights.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract.
- Ordering Period: Up to sixty (60) months.
- Delivery Orders: Multiple, containing fixed-price and cost line items.
- NAICS Code: 541512 ($34M size standard).
- Response Due: July 29, 2025, 2 P.M. EST.
- Published: June 8, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal. Companies must identify their size status relative to the $34M NAICS size standard to assist in determining potential set-aside opportunities. Small businesses interested in priming should note FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting clause and identify any "similarly situated entities." Capability summaries are requested, demonstrating the firm's ability to perform the detailed requirements. Submissions must include firm details, ownership, experience, security clearance capability, ability to perform 50% of work, team management experience, technical skills, detailed relevant experience (last 5 years), and address requirements 3.0a-p. Page limits apply for detailed experience and addressing requirements (15 pages each). Submit electronically to Jarod Astwood (jarod.r.astwood.civ@us.navy.mil) and Nicole Pinkney (nicole.s.pinkney.civ@us.navy.mil).