Notice of Intent - Bridge Action for: FA4890-20-C-0013, Command and Control (C2) Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development (CAT/CWD)
ID: FA4890-20-C-0013Type: Special Notice
AwardedJul 23, 2020
$43.1M$43,099,833
AwardeeADVANCED CONCEPTS ENTERPRISES, INC. Shalimar FL USA
Award #:FA4890-20-C-0013
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f3a7c0e72fdf4d858fa6bef6e365d37d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is planning to award a thirteen-month sole-source bridge contract to Advanced Concepts Enterprises, Inc. for Command and Control (C2) Contract Aircrew Training (CAT) and Courseware Development (CWD) services. This contract aims to furnish all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision to support various Air Force units, including Control and Reporting Centers and Tactical Air Control Party missions, ensuring the continuation of specialized training and staff support during a transitional period. The anticipated award date is March 31, 2026, with the contract effective from April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, and responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are due by January 16, 2026. Interested parties can reach out to Christopher Richards at christopher.richards.18@us.af.mil or call 757-764-9372 for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher Richards
    (757) 764-9372
    christopher.richards.18@us.af.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    C2_PWS_Version_4.0.pdf
    The Command and Control (C2) Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for contract academic training (CAT), courseware development (CWD), and distance learning (DL) services for various Air Force units. This includes support for Control and Reporting Centers (CRC), Battle Control Centers (BCC), Air Operations Centers (AOC), Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2) Training Centers, and Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) missions. The contract, effective from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2025, details tasks such as providing academic and training device instruction, developing and revising classified and unclassified courseware, and maintaining a web-based Distance Learning Architecture (DLA). Key aspects include adherence to instructional system design standards, continuous access to DLA via CAC-enabled computers, and help desk support for users. The PWS also includes provisions for a Strike Mitigation Plan and outlines responsibilities for Government-furnished and contractor-furnished property. Recent revisions incorporate changes to workload estimates, unit designations, and duty positions, reflecting ongoing updates to training programs and personnel requirements.
    RFI_8_Jan_26.pdf
    ACC Acquisition Management & Integration Center (AMIC) plans to award a thirteen-month, sole-source bridge contract to Advanced Concepts Enterprises, Inc. for Command and Control (C2) Contract Aircrew Training (CAT) and Courseware Development (CWD) services. This action, under FAR 6.302-1, is necessary due to a government shutdown delaying the follow-on contract. The bridge contract will run from April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with an anticipated award by March 31, 2026. AMIC is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry feedback on the feasibility and benefits of a shorter contract versus a thirteen-month competitive award. Foreign participation is not permitted, and responses are due by January 16, 2026. The current contract provides specialized training and staff support at various domestic and international locations.
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