U.S. Naval Test Pilot School Variability Stability System (VSS) Flight Demonstration Services
ID: N0042124R0112Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIVPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/16a8d4ff9ccb4cfeb0f54132678159fb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, is seeking small businesses capable of providing flight demonstration services for the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School's Variability Stability System (VSS). The procurement aims to support classroom instruction and practical flight demonstrations using a contractor-owned VSS aircraft for students at the Naval Test Pilot School located at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the training capabilities of future test pilots, ensuring they receive comprehensive instruction in variable stability systems. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by email to the primary contact, Matthew Hudson, at matthew.d.hudson8.civ@us.navy.mil, within 15 calendar days of the notice publication, adhering to specified formatting guidelines. This opportunity does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, and no funds are available for response preparation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Matthew Hudson
    (405) 426-5100
    matthew.d.hudson8.civ@us.navy.mil
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