# U.S. Naval Test Pilot School Variability Stability System (VSS) Flight Demonstration Services

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0042124r0112

- Solicitation number: N0042124R0112
- Notice type: Solicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was March 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: Naval Air Warfare Center Air Div (N00421)
- NAICS: 611512 Flight Training
- Product or service code: U099 Other Education and Training Services
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- First posted: September 16, 2024
- Last posted: February 19, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/870452c103134272a33b44496871d52c/view

## Description

SYNOPSIS - NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE. This synopsis is hereby issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.203 in response to the mandatory requirement for a 15-day notification. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Naval Air Warfare Command ?

Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) intends to issue a Sole Source contract to CALSPAN LLC 4455 GENESEE STREET BUFFALO, NY 14225. Interested parties should contact Calspan for subcontracting opportunities.REQUIREMENTS:Per the Statement of Work (SOW), this contract will result in the procurement of flight demonstration program support, to include classroom instruction, utilizing a contractor-owned Variable Stability System (VSS) aircraft for U.S. Naval Test Pilot School students under instruction.The anticipated acquisition will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Five-year contract (1 base year with 4 one-year options).This notice is published for informational purposes only and is not a request for quotes or request for information.

A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement is solely within the discretion of the Government and is based on an approval to utilize the authority under FAR 8.405-6(b).This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c) (1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, ?Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.?

A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.?

## Publications

- September 16, 2024: Sources sought, due October 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 16a8d4ff9ccb4cfeb0f54132678159fb. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/16a8d4ff9ccb4cfeb0f54132678159fb/view
- October 9, 2024: Presolicitation, due October 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 8f3b1c33638c4ef2aeb7bcd226672ed0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8f3b1c33638c4ef2aeb7bcd226672ed0/view
- February 19, 2025: Solicitation, due March 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST. Notice 870452c103134272a33b44496871d52c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/870452c103134272a33b44496871d52c/view

## Points of contact

- Matthew Hudson, matthew.d.hudson8.civ@us.navy.mil, 4054265100

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