Active Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    E6B IN-FLIGHT TRAINER (IFT) AIRCRAFT FY26-FY31

    Sol. N0042126R1005SolicitationSet-aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)PATUXENT RIVER, MD
    Open · 20d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    20
    closes Jul 13, 2026
    POSTED
    Jun 11, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    488190
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    V121
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Naval Air Warfare Center is seeking proposals for flight hours using a Contractor Owned and Government Operated Boeing 737 for pilot training from FY26 to FY31. This is a 100% set-aside for SBA certified 8(a) participants. Proposals are due by July 13, 2026, and the contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price IDIQ. Interested vendors must comply with CUI regulations.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    N0042126R1005
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Set-Aside
    8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
    Posted Date
    June 11, 2026
    Response Deadline
    July 13, 2026
    NAICS Code
    488190AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    V121
    Primary Contact
    Lindsay Corken
    State
    MD
    ZIP Code
    20670-1545
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    The Naval Air Warfare Center ? Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), at Patuxent River, MD is procuring flight hours via a Contractor Owned and Government Operated (COGO) Boeing 737-Next Generation (NG) (-600, -700, -800, or -900) series aircraft for pilot proficiency and training support. This effort will include all labor, material, equipment, supplies, and services required to maintain and support the aircraft and the work scope. The Government intends to award a Single-Award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that allows E6B In-Flight Trainer (IFT) Aircraft FY26-FY31 for Firm-Fixed Price orders. The anticipated ordering period will be four (4) years and 364 days. This acquisition is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15, DFARS 215.3, and the DoD Source Selection Procedures (20 August 2022). It adheres to NAVAIRINST 4200.39D and PMA-226 program-specific requirements.

    ELIGIBILITY

    The Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement will be V121 (Transportation/travel/relocation- Transportation: Air Charter).

    The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 488190 - Other Support Activities for Air Transportation.

    This requirement is being competed as a 100% set-aside for Small Business Administration (SBA) certified 8(a) Program Participants.

    CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI)

    Certain attachments associated with this solicitation contain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

    • By requesting or accessing these documents, interested parties acknowledge that they will:
      • Use the information solely for the purpose of responding to this solicitation
      • Safeguard the information from unauthorized disclosure
      • Not distribute, release, reproduce, or disclose information outside their organization without prior written approval from the Government
      • Ensure any internal personnel accessing the information understand these restrictions

    Vendors requesting access to the controlled documents must acknowledge acceptance of these conditions in their request.

    The documents/attachments marked as "CUI" within Section J will be distributed via DOD SAFE. To request access, email the Contract Specialist, Lindsay Corken, Lindsay.l.corken.civ@us.navy.mil and the Contracting Officer, David Silverstone, David.s.silverstone.civ@us.navy.mil. The request email must include a statement acknowledging that the requester has read, understands, and accepts the conditions for access, use, safeguarding, and non-disclosure of CUI documents described above. Prior access granted under any previous notice does not carry over and vendors must submit a new request for access. Email CS and CO mentioned above with any questions.

    SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

    This RFP is being released via the Solicitation module within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).

    Questions related to the Solicitation shall be submitted directly in the PIEE module using the "Post a Question" feature. Any questions that include proprietary information shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist - Lindsay Corken, Lindsay.l.corken.civ@us.navy.mil and Contracting Officer - David Silverstone, David.s.silverstone.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Questions are due NLT 1200 EDT 24 June 2026.

    Proposals are due via PIEE NLT 1200 EDT 13 July 2026.

    The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this solicitation. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this solicitation. Any information submitted by respondents to this announcement is strictly voluntary.

    ADDITIONAL NOTES

    Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) - The RFO updates as of 17 April 2026 have been incorporated into this RFP.

    Key dates

    1. June 11, 2026Posted Date
    2. July 13, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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