The U.S. Navy (NAVAIR) is issuing a Sources‑Sought/RFI to gauge industry capability for a follow‑on Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) effort supporting the Marine Corps C‑12W aircraft fleet. The effort will replace the current contract (Vertex Aerospace) that expires 31 Oct 2027 and will be structured as an Indefinite‑Delivery/Indefinite‑Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with performance beginning in Q4 FY27. The contract will cover a broad set of logistics functions—including site activation, inventory management, depot‑level maintenance, component repair, field team support, and calibration of both peculiar and common support equipment—across multiple domestic and overseas locations (e.g., Bahrain, Guantanamo Bay, several U.S. MCAS/NAF sites, Japan, Germany, etc.). The government seeks small‑business set‑aside opportunities and will evaluate capability statements submitted by 1400 EST 6 Aug 2026. An Industry Day is scheduled for 11 Aug 2026 to provide further details.
• Required services: site activation/support, inventory control, depot maintenance, component repair/overhaul, field team deployment, supply support, equipment calibration.
• Platforms: C‑12W (Beechcraft King Air 350 CER) with FAA certification and unique government modifications.
• Geographic scope: CONUS and OCONUS sites (U.S., Bahrain, Cuba, Japan, Germany, etc.).
• Contract type: IDIQ (potentially multi‑year, indefinite quantity).
• Anticipated award: Late 2027; performance start Q4 FY27.
• Small‑business set‑aside considerations; all SBA categories will be evaluated.
• Submission: 3‑page capability statement (max 12‑pt font) due 6 Aug 2026 to
[email protected].
• Pre‑bid/Industry Day: 11 Aug 2026 (registration required).