The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Navy needs a small business to provide contractor operation and maintenance services for the Naval Aviation Survival Training Program.
Key Details
The Navy wants a small business to provide contractor operation and maintenance services for the Naval Aviation Survival Training Program at three locations: Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL; Marine Corps Air Stations Cherry Point, NC; and Naval Station Norfolk, VA. The contract will last 60 months, with a 7-month base year and four 12-month options. The Navy will release a draft RFP in August 2019 and hold a pre-solicitation conference/site visit in September 2019.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract will be a firm-fixed-price task order with a 60-month period of performance. The base year will be 7 months, including a 2-month mobilization period, and will be followed by four 12-month options.
How will they pick the winner?
The Navy will evaluate proposals based on the best value to the government, considering factors such as price, technical approach, and past performance.
When and how do you bid?
The Navy will release a draft RFP in August 2019 and will hold a pre-solicitation conference/site visit in September 2019. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the Federal Business Opportunities website.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on September 16th, 2019. If you miss it, you can't bid.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.