Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) Aircraft Maintenance Bridge

The Naval Air Systems Command awarded a sole source bridge contract, solicitation number N00019-14-D-0037, to L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC to ensure the continuity of aircraft maintenance services for the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center. This bridge contract prevents training disruptions and fills the gap between the expiration of the previous agreement on September 30, 2014, and the awarding of a follow-on competitive contract. The scope of work includes Organizational, Intermediate, and limited Depot level aircraft maintenance, management, and logistics support services for a variety of assets, specifically F/A-18A/B/C/D/E/F, EA-18G, MH-60S, F-16A/B, and E-2C aircraft. The period of performance consists of a six-month base period starting September 24, 2014, with an additional six-month option period, totaling up to one year. Maintenance activities are performed at the sites where aircraft are permanently assigned or on temporary detachment, with the primary place of performance located in Fallon, Nevada. This procurement was conducted under NAICS code 488190 and was managed by the Department of Defense through the Naval Air Systems Command office in Patuxent River, Maryland.