U.S. Navy (USN) Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II) and United States Air Force (USAF) equivalent P6 Combat Training System (P6CTS)
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

TRAINING AIDS (6910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1d4ce68fd3df48df9dfaaa8e72d4c352/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), is seeking procurement of supplies and services to support the U.S. Navy's Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II) and the United States Air Force's equivalent P6 Combat Training System (P6CTS). This initiative aims to provide advanced air combat training capabilities, including secure air-to-air and air-to-ground data links, with features such as encryption and enhanced threat environments for various aircraft types. The TCTS II system is designed for both range-tethered and untethered training, ensuring interoperability with existing infrastructure and previous TCTS variants. Interested parties should note the tentative schedule, with a draft RFP expected on January 16, 2026, an RFP release on February 4, 2026, and a contract award anticipated by September 24, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Kurt Susnis at kurt.susnis@navy.mil or Andrea Gordon-Eubanks at andrea.l.gordoneubanks.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kurt Susnis
    (407) 380-4243
    kurt.susnis@navy.mil
    Andrea Gordon-Eubanks
    andrea.l.gordoneubanks.civ@us.navy.mil
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