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On-Board/Off-Board Flight Test Observation Services

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Response Deadline11/17/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The On-Board/Off-Board Flight Test Observation Services subcontract, issued by the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division under the Department of Defense, involves providing system observation during test and training flights for prime contractors on NAWCAD projects. The selected provider will serve as either a contractor flight crewmember or an off-board observer to collect critical performance data necessary for the development of NATOPS, NATIP, and FSD. Personnel are required to utilize specialized flight gear and on-board recording equipment to deliver comprehensive flight observation reports and data. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must possess a Secret or Top Secret security clearance, and those assigned to on-board roles must hold the appropriate flight crew certifications. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541330, with a response deadline set for November 17, 2026.

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Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

MD

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N00421-27-RFPREQ-AD10000-0027.

The full solicitation package (5 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Weaponeering, Integration, Naval Air Training and Operation Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) and Naval Aviation Technical Information Product (NATIP) and Training Support (WINN-TS) Services

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PostedNov 3

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Response DeadlineNov 17

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11/17/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

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Performs system observation during test and training flights for prime contractors on NAWCAD projects. Serves as a contractor flight crewmember or off-board observer to collect performance data for NATOPS/NATIP/FSD development. Utilizes flight gear and on-board recording equipment. Requires Secret or Top Secret clearance and flight crew certifications for on-board roles. Delivers flight observation reports and data.

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