U.S. Navy (USN) Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II) and United States Air Force (USAF) equivalent P6 combat Training System (P6CTS)
ID: n6134026r1008Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIVORLANDO, FL, 32826-3224, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

TRAINING AIDS (6910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fcec2f8d90394dcd82bcba253174e145/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Navy, is seeking contractors for the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II) and the United States Air Force equivalent P6 Combat Training System (P6CTS). The procurement involves providing supplies and services for the production, modernization, and sustainment of TCTS II/P6CTS assets, which include Airborne Subsystems, Ground Systems, Ancillary Mission Equipment, and Spares, along with various support services such as Program Management and Cyber Engineering. This initiative is critical for enhancing training capabilities for both the Navy and Air Force, ensuring that personnel are equipped with the latest technology and support. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Kurt Susnis at kurt.a.susnis.civ@us.navy.mil or Andrea Gordon-Eubanks at andrea.l.gordoneubanks.civ@us.navy.mil, with feedback on the draft solicitation due by January 23, 2026, and the contract performance period spanning from September 25, 2026, to September 25, 2030.

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    Draft Solicitation - N6134026R1008 (C-K).pdf
    This government file, RFP N6134026R1008, outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide supplies and services for the production, modernization, and sustainment of TCTS II/P6CTS assets. The scope includes Airborne Subsystems (CLIN 0001), Ground Systems (CLIN 0002), Ancillary Mission Equipment (CLIN 0003), and Spares (CLIN 0005), all requiring separate shipment of End Cryptographic Units (ECU) due to their controlled nature. The contractor is also responsible for Program Management (CLIN 0006), System Engineering (CLIN 0007, 0008), Cyber Engineering (CLIN 0009), Logistics (CLIN 0010), Interim Contractor Support (CLIN 0011), Depot Support (CLIN 0012), Technical Data Product delivery (CLIN 0013), and Travel (CLIN 0014). The document details specific packaging and marking instructions for both US Navy and Air Force, emphasizing compliance with MIL-STD-129 and prohibiting certain packaging materials. Inspection and acceptance procedures are outlined, including the use of the WAWF system for submissions. The contract has a performance period from September 25, 2026, to September 25, 2030, with delivery orders issued under specific procedures, and various FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference or full text covering aspects like payment, ordering, and government property.
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