Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Aircraft Services

This solicitation, #140D0425Q0634, seeks a contractor to provide exclusive-use (EU) fixed-wing aircraft services for U.S. Navy shipboard weapon system testing. The contractor will provide air transportation, communications relay, target control, and low/slow flight profiles for testing, primarily originating from East and Gulf Coast airports but potentially including West Coast locations. The contract requires one multi-engine land airplane meeting specific performance, endurance, and equipment criteria (detailed in Section A1), including FAA-approved modifications for Government Property carriage. Pilots must meet stringent qualifications (Section B10), including extensive flight hours in specific categories. Critical requirements include the designation of one EU aircraft, adherence to military flight operation and safety standards, and compliance with detailed pilot qualifications and duty limitations. The contractor will be paid daily availability for the EU aircraft, actual flight hours, and reimbursed expenses. The contract may involve temporary basing at various Navy coastal testing locations and participation in Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQTs), requiring aircraft availability for periods up to five days and 15+ flight hours per trial.

Notice ID

5abd1d7c65d549a99924670a3322ad6f

Solicitation Number

140D0425Q0634

NAICS Code

481219

Classification Code

V121