On-Site Training

The U.S. Government, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, is seeking a firm fixed-price procurement for on-site training in aircraft structures stress analysis on a sole source basis from the University of Kansas-Jayhawk Global Extended Learning under FAR 13.106-1(b). The solicitation, numbered N0042126Q1162, requires all quotes to be submitted via email to JaNae Lester no later than May 11, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST, and specifies that the offeror’s initial submission must reflect their best price and technical proposal without opportunity for negotiation. The training involves delivering a comprehensive course on engineering mechanics, elasticity theory, stress functions, finite element modeling, bolted joint analysis, and fatigue analysis to a class of 10 students at or near NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, with completion required no later than September 1, 2026. The place of performance and inspection point is designated as Building 665, Patuxent River, MD, with F.O.B. Destination terms applying, meaning risk of loss transfers to the government upon delivery. The contract requires submission of specific vendor information including FOB terms, shipping cost, tax ID, Dun & Bradstreet number, CAGE code, small business status, GSA contract number, and estimated delivery date. While no formal evaluation factors, weights, or technical acceptability thresholds are outlined, acceptance is based on compliance with the statement of work and adherence to federal acquisition regulations. The contract incorporates several mandatory clauses related to cybersecurity (DFARS 252.204-7012), equal opportunity, veteran employment reporting, trafficking in persons, and payment compliance via Wide Area WorkFlow, with electronic invoicing required for all payments. Payment processing is routed through the NAWCAD Comptroller team using DoDAAC N64142, and the government retains full authority for inspection and acceptance. Although the solicitation does not specify contract value, pricing is to be submitted in a fixed-price structure with no options or extensions permitted. Marking requirements include a “DO NOT SCAN” sticker on packages containing electronic equipment, and no other packaging, preservation, or barcoding standards are specified. The acquisition is not set aside for small businesses, and while representations such as UEI, CAGE code, and small business status are required, no socioeconomic set-asides apply.