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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 Warfare Center Air Division (NAWCAD) is soliciting quotations for a Lightning Protection of Avionics Course and associated instructor expenses. This requirement is for an in-person training course for 12-20 students at or near NAS Patuxent River, MD. This is not a small business set-aside. Quotations are due by March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) N0042126Q1062 seeks a two-to-five-day training course focused on aircraft and avionics lightning direct and indirect effects. Key requirements include:
- Course Content: Detailed studies of lightning indirect effects, coupling mechanisms, analysis, testing, and protection techniques. Emphasis on certification plans and airworthiness critical systems.
- Target Audience: Engineers concerned with lightning protection design and certification of avionics and electrical systems.
- Instructor Experience: The training company must have at least five years of experience in lightning protection training.
- Location: Provided in person at or near NAS Patuxent River, MD.
- Students: For 12-20 students.
- Completion: The course must be completed by September 1, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ N0042126Q1062)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for both the course and instructor expenses.
- Set-Aside: None (Not a small business set-aside).
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, 9:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: March 9, 2026.
- Place of Performance: St James, MD (near NAS Patuxent River).
- Product/Service Code: U006 - Vocational/Technical.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offerors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) prior to submission.
- Quotations must be submitted via email to Annie Bohmann at annie.n.bohmann.civ@us.navy.mil.
- The government will not pay for any information received.
- Payment/Invoicing: WAWF (Wide Area Workflow) system is used for invoicing and receiving reports.
Additional Notes
This notice is a Request for Quotation, not an order. If unable to quote, vendors must indicate so. Any required representations and certifications attached to the RFQ must be completed. Early and partial shipments are acceptable. Receiving dock hours are Monday through Friday, 0630-1500 EST.