COMMAND AIRCRAFT CREW TRAINING (CACT) PROGRAM FOR ACADEMIC AND SIMULATOR TRAINING ON THE UC-35D AIRCRAFT
ID: N6134026R1003Type: 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/55e17def11e8487daaac0cd96f81e6db/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Orlando Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), is seeking qualified contractors to provide academic and simulator training for the Navy's Command Aircraft Crew Training (CACT) Program on the UC-35D aircraft. The procurement involves a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Requirements contract anticipated to span 60 months, commencing on or about October 30, 2026, and aims to fulfill comprehensive training requirements, including Pilot Initial and Recurrent Training, as well as International Procedures Training. This training is critical for ensuring military aviators are proficient in operating the UC-35D aircraft, which is vital for various Navy operations. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements by 2 PM EST on January 7, 2026, and can direct inquiries to Joseph Willdigg at joseph.willdigg.civ@us.navy.mil or Audrey Rolland at audrey.rolland@navy.mil.

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    UC-35 Sources Sought 2025.docx
    The Naval Air Warfare Center Orlando Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) requires academic and simulator training for the Navy's Command Aircraft Crew Training (CACT) Program on the UC-35D aircraft. This will be a 60-month Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Requirements contract, expected to begin on October 30, 2026. The NAICS code is 611512, with a $34 million size standard. The requirement is for full and open competition, following FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items. Flight Safety International is the incumbent. Interested parties must respond by January 7, 2026, at 2 PM EST. Contractors must provide all UC-35D specific and non-aircraft specific individual courses, including Pilot Initial and Recurrent Training, and International Procedures Training. All training must be conducted at a Title 14 CFR Part 142 certified training center with necessary facilities, certified instructors, materials, simulators, and eLearning access. The training courses must comply with the UC-35 Model Manager Approved Training Syllabi, and proposed syllabi require government approval. This is a follow-on procurement to a previous sole-source contract with Flight Safety International. This
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