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
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Set Aside
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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), on behalf of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force, is soliciting proposals for the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II) and its equivalent P6 Combat Training System (P6CTS). This Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract seeks supplies and services for advanced air combat training systems. Proposals are due May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This solicitation is for the procurement of required supplies and services to support the TCTS II/P6CTS program, which provides range-tethered and untethered air combat training with secure air-to-air and air-to-ground data links. The system includes Airborne Subsystems (AS), Ground Subsystems (GS), Remote Range Unit (RRU) Subsystems, and Portable Support Equipment Subsystems (PSES). TCTS II offers encryption, an enhanced threat environment, platform interfaces for various aircraft, and interoperability with existing range infrastructure and TCTS I variants. Key deliverables include various subsystems, spares, program management, systems engineering, cyber engineering, logistics, interim contract support, depot support, and technical data.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ), primarily Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with some Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF).
- Ordering Period: Five (5) years from contract award, with no option periods.
- Delivery/Task Order Period: May not exceed ten (10) years from the TCTS/P6 Basic ID/IQC contract award date.
- Minimum Value: $1,000.
- Maximum Value: To be completed at time of award.
- Anticipated Award: Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 (Q4 FY26).
- Place of Performance: Orlando, FL.
- Set-Aside: None specified. Small Business participation is addressed and evaluated.
Prerequisites & Submission
Offerors must meet specific prerequisites to participate:
- 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 a certified End-item Cryptographic Unit (ECU) for Secret or above data.
- Successfully complete and receive Government approval for DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to access the Final RFP and technical library.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated using a tradeoff process to select the "best value" to the Government. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical: Most important.
- Past Performance: Significantly more important than Price when combined with Technical.
- Price: Less important than Technical and Past Performance.
- Small Business: Evaluated as acceptable/not-acceptable.
- CMMC Level Requirements are specified.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Proposal Due Date: May 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Proposal Validity: 365 days.
- Primary Contact: Kurt Susnis, kurt.a.susnis.civ@us.navy.mil, 407-380-4243.
- Feedback: Utilize the provided Sample Feedback/QA Form for questions.