On-Site Training
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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 Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is seeking on-site training for aircraft structures stress analysis for a class of 10 students. This is an intent to sole source to the University of Kansas-Jayhawk Global Extended Learning under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b). However, other interested parties are invited to submit their capabilities and quotes for consideration. The training must be delivered in-person prior to September 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required training must be provided in person at or near NAS Patuxent River, MD. The course content must include:
- Engineering Mechanics Review
- 2D and 3D theory of elasticity
- Generalized Hook's Law
- Stress Function
- Finite Element Model overview
- Fundamentals of deterministic stress analysis
- Bolted Joint Analysis
- Fatigue Analysis
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price purchase order (Solicitation N0042126Q1162)
- Set-Aside: Not a small business set-aside
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 8:00 AM EST
- Training Delivery: Prior to September 1, 2026
- Published: May 5, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
The Government intends to award on a sole source basis. However, all interested parties MUST submit their capabilities and a quote by the due date. The Government will make a decision to consider other offers based on these submissions. Quotes should represent the vendor's best offer in terms of price and technical acceptability.
Submissions must be sent via email to JaNae Lester (janae.a.lester.civ@us.navy.mil) and include: FOB, Shipping Cost, Tax ID#, Dun & Bradstreet #, Cage Code, Small Business status (Yes/No), GSA Contract No. (if applicable), Estimated Delivery Date, and a copy of any pricelist. Payment and invoicing will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.