F-35 Joint Program Office - Manned Tactical Simulator (MTS) Sorties
ID: N000190827202401Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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Flight Training (611512)

PSC

AIRCRAFT, FIXED WING (1510)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command, is seeking qualified contractors to provide customer training events at the Manned Tactical Simulation facility in Fort Worth, Texas, specifically for the F-35 Joint Program Office. The procurement involves executing multiple F-35 multi-ship simulator sorties, which encompass preparation, setup, mission planning, briefing, execution, and debriefing over various durations, including one to five-day training events. These training events are crucial for enhancing operational readiness and mission effectiveness for DoD partners utilizing the F-35 aircraft. Interested parties should contact Alexander Mowatt at alexander.mowatt@jsf.mil for further details, as this opportunity is set aside for 8(a) sole source under FAR 19.8 regulations.

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    Alexander Mowatt
    alexander.mowatt@jsf.mil
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