Command Aircraft Crew Training (CACT) Program for Academic Maintenance Training on the C-40A Aircraft Recompete
ID: N6134025R0042Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7396504589824347977443f51e7bf665/view
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    Posted Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 10, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), is seeking qualified contractors to support the Command Aircraft Crew Training (CACT) program, specifically for academic maintenance training on the C-40A aircraft (Boeing 737-700C). This procurement aims to facilitate practical training on various aircraft systems, ensuring that the training courses meet the Air Transport Association (ATA) Specification 104 Level II or higher criteria. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering comprehensive maintenance training programs, which include certified instructors, necessary facilities, and training materials, with a focus on hands-on training using actual or mock components. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and qualifications by April 10, 2025, as the anticipated Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract will commence on February 1, 2026, following the expiration of the current contract with Delta Air Lines, Inc. For further inquiries, interested contractors can contact Sara Falk at sara.r.falk.civ@us.navy.mil or Virginia Marquez at virginia.l.marquez.civ@us.navy.mil.

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The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is seeking information for the Command Aircraft Crew Training (CACT) program, specifically for academic maintenance training on the C-40A aircraft (Boeing 737-700C). This requirement supports practical training on aircraft systems, focusing on meeting ATA Specification 104 Level II or higher. NAWCTSD plans to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, with an ordering period of 60 months starting February 2026, to replace an existing contract with Delta Air Lines, Inc., which expires on January 31, 2026. Interested contractors must provide detailed capabilities and qualifications by April 10, 2025, outlining their business size, past performance, and potential roles as prime or subcontractors. The required courses include various maintenance training programs, all necessitating certified instructors, facilities, materials, and approval from the Navy. Furthermore, the contractor is expected to deliver hands-on training through the provision of actual or mock components and training devices. The solicitation serves as a market research tool and does not constitute a binding offer or request for proposals, with all respondents encouraged to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) for eligibility.
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