U.S. Navy (USN) Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II) and United States Air Force (USAF) equivalent P6 combat Training System (P6CTS)
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 Department of the Navy (NAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIV) is soliciting proposals for the U.S. Navy (USN) Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II) and the United States Air Force (USAF) equivalent P6 Combat Training System (P6CTS). This Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract aims to procure supplies and services for advanced air combat training systems. Proposals are due May 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This procurement supports range-tethered and untethered air combat training with secure air-to-air and air-to-ground data links for the USN and USAF. The TCTS II system includes the Airborne Subsystem (AS), Ground Subsystem (GS), Remote Range Unit (RRU) Subsystem, and Portable Support Equipment Subsystem (PSES). It provides encryption, an enhanced threat environment, and platform interfaces for various aircraft, operating in both fixed-range and autonomous, rangeless configurations, and is interoperable with existing TCTS infrastructure.
Key deliverables include:
- Airborne Subsystems (AS)
- Ground Subsystems
- Ancillary Mission Equipment (AME)
- Spares
- Technical, Administrative, and Financial Data
- Program Management
- Systems Engineering and Non-recurring Engineering
- Cyber Engineering
- Logistics
- Interim Contract Support
- Depot Support
- Technical Data Package
- Travel
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ)
- Pricing: Primarily Firm Fixed Price (FFP), with some Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF)
- Ordering Period: Five (5) years from contract award
- Delivery/Task Order PoP: Up to ten (10) years from the TCTS/P6 Basic ID/IQC contract award
- Minimum Value: $1,000
- Set-Aside: None specified (Small Business participation addressed)
- Proposal Due: May 4, 2026, 12:00 PM local time (Orlando, FL)
- Proposal Validity: 365 days
- Published: April 9, 2026
- Anticipated Award: Q4 FY26
Eligibility & Prerequisites
Offerors must meet specific requirements:
- Cross Domain Solutions must be on the NCDSMO List for Raise the Bar (RtB) 1.2 or higher.
- Provide a signed letter from the NSA identifying an End-item Cryptographic Unit (ECU) certified to protect collateral Secret or above data.
- Access to the technical library requires an approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level Requirements are specified.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a tradeoff process to select the "best value" for the Government. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical: Most important
- Past Performance: Significantly more important than Price (combined with Technical)
- Price: Less important than Technical and Past Performance combined
- Small Business: Evaluated as acceptable/not-acceptable
Amendments
Amendment 0001 (April 9, 2026) clarified that Attachment 23 (GFE/GFI/GFP List) and Attachment L-8 (Draft RFP QA Form Answers) are now provided. Attachment 21 (TCTS II System Performance Specification Classified Annex) will be provided at contract award. Section C and J text was modified. The proposal submission deadline remains unchanged.
Additional Notes
A Sample Feedback/QA Form (Excel) is provided for submitting inquiries. Contact Kurt Susnis at kurt.a.susnis.civ@us.navy.mil or 407-380-4243 for primary inquiries.