T-45 Contractor Logistics Support

The Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, acting for the Naval Air Systems Command, has issued a sole source award to L3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC for T-45 Contractor Logistics Support. This bridge contract, identified by solicitation number N00019-13-R-0089, is designed to prevent a gap in critical training services for Undergraduate Military Flight Officers within the Navy flight training program. The action ensures continuity of operations and avoids the potential cost impacts associated with disrupting intermediate and advanced training for Naval aviators. The contract covers a total period of performance of up to six months, consisting of a four month base period and two one month options. This temporary arrangement was established to maintain services following the expiration of the previous contract on March 31, 2014, while the government finalized a new competitive seven year contract. The procurement falls under NAICS code 488190 and is managed through the office located in Patuxent River, Maryland.