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

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N6134026R1017Federal

Submission Closed07/10/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

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NAICS: 611512

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*UPDATED* USAF TPS Qualitative Evaluation Flight Training Multiple Award BPA 3 for T-2 Buckeye, A-4 Skyhawk, Daher Kodiak, Cirrus Vision Jet, Noorduyn Norseman, Systems Platform Aircraft, Lighter-Than-Air, and Jet Glider Services

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation N6134026R1017 is a combined synopsis and request for proposal issued by the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) to support the Navy’s Command Aircraft Crew Training (CACT) Program. The requirement is for academic and simulator training on the UC-35D aircraft, specifically the military version of the Cessna Citation Encore/CE-500-560. The government intends to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to FlightSafety International (CAGE 1B493), as they operate the only FAA-certified Level D full flight simulator capable of meeting the necessary training fidelity and safety requirements. Performance will take place at the contractor's facility in Wichita, Kansas, at a Title 14 CFR Part 142 certified training center. The contract is structured with a base period from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027, followed by four option years and a potential extension through May 30, 2032, totaling an estimated 60-month period of performance. The scope includes initial and recurrent pilot training, simulator periods, and the delivery of approved training syllabi and course manuals. Evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis focusing on technical acceptability and price reasonableness, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis for award. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the designated contract specialist by 1600 EST on July 10, 2026. Invoicing is mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.

General Info

Sole-source IDIQ contract for UC-35D aircraft training awarded to FlightSafety International.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Nawc Training Systems DivisionView Agency

NAICS

611512 - Flight TrainingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Wichita, KS, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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UC-35D Command Aircraft Crew Training Sources Sought 2026

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PWS for UC-35D Cessna Citation Encore Pilot Training

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Wage Determination No. 2015-5341 for Kansas Counties

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Solicitation N6134026R1017 UC-35D CACT Training Services RFP

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Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan for CACT UC-35 Training Contract

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedFeb 25

Sources Sought

Type ChangedMay 28

Sources Sought → Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineJul 10

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/10/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nawc Training Systems Division

Contacts2 people available

OfficeORLANDO, FL, 32826-3224, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → Nawc Training Systems Division

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Office AddressORLANDO, FL, 32826-3224, USA

Contacts

William Dahlstrom

Audrey Rolland

Full Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation N6134026R1017 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) and incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect from regulations posted to https://www.acquisition.gov/, but not limited to, Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) number 2026-01.

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) has a requirement to support the Navy’s Command Aircraft Crew Training (CACT) Program for academic and simulator training on the UC-35D (military version of the Cessna Citation ENCORE/CE-500-560). This acquisition is necessary to facilitate pilot training in the UC-35D Fleet. The UC-35D Training courses shall be presented at a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 142 certified training center with a Level D Simulator for the Cessna Citation Encore/CE-560 aircraft at the time of training. NAWCTSD intends to negotiate a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, on a sole source basis, directly with FlightSafety International (FSI) (CAGE code 1B493). FSI owns and operates the only FAA-certified Level D full flight simulator configured for the Cessna Citation Encore/CE-560 (UC-35D) aircraft capable of supporting the full spectrum of required training. Any other simulator would fail to meet the training fidelity required to prevent negative learning and compromise aircrew safety.

Offer shall be submitted in accordance with the attached Synopsis/Solicitation. Offer is due no later than 1600 US Eastern Standard Time on 10 July 2026. The proposal will only be accepted by Contract Specialist, William Dahlstrom at william.b.dahlstrom.civ@us.navy.mil. Proprietary data in the response will be protected where so designated. Courtesy copy shall be provided to Audrey Rolland at audrey.l.rolland.civ@us.navy.mil, the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

For questions regarding this acquisition, contact William Dahlstrom at william.b.dahlstrom.civ@us.navy.mil