Fielded Training Systems Support V (FTSS V) Kuwait Air Forces (KAF) F/A-18 Trainers Contractor Operation and Maintenance Services (COMS)
ID: N6134025R0040Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- TRAINING AIDS AND DEVICES (J069)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/11eac309cbdc402ca800754d974a9fbe/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 31, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Contractor Operation and Maintenance Services (COMS) for the Kuwait Air Forces' F/A-18 training systems under the Fielded Training Systems Support V (FTSS V) contract. The procurement involves providing operations and maintenance services for multiple F/A-18C and F/A-18E trainers located at Ahmed Al Jaber, Kuwait, with a performance period of five years starting from June 1, 2026, which includes an initial 10-month base year and four optional 12-month periods. This contract is crucial for supporting the training needs of the Kuwait Air Forces, ensuring the operational readiness of their aviation personnel. Interested vendors should contact Amber Lizotte or Shannon Walyus for further details, with the anticipated RFP release date set for August 1, 2025, and contract awards expected by March 16, 2026.

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PRE SOLICITATION NOTICE_Kuwait COMS.pdf
Apr 1, 2025, 7:04 PM UTC
The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is planning to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Contractor Operation and Maintenance Services (COMS) for Kuwait Air Forces' F/A-18 training systems, under the Fielded Training Systems Support V (FTSS V) contract. The project involves providing services for various units of F/A-18C and F/A-18E trainers located at Ahmed Al Jaber, Kuwait, with a five-year performance period starting from 1 June 2026. The contract includes an initial 10-month base year and four additional 12-month option periods. A site visit to assess the facilities is being considered, dependent on vendor interest, and a virtual pre-proposal conference is also planned. Interested vendors should reach out to the provided contacts within a specified timeline. This acquisition strategy aims to ensure fair competition, compliant with federal contracting regulations, while supporting the training needs of the Kuwait Air Forces. The anticipated RFP release date is 1 August 2025, with contract awards expected by 16 March 2026.
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