Government Response to Q&A's

The Naval Air Systems Command has awarded contract N0042119D0071 to Wyle Laboratories Inc. (KBRwyle) of Huntsville, Alabama, to provide aircrew services in support of the Naval Test Wing mission. This single-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract features a five-year ordering period and was established through a full and open competition. The scope of work involves providing certified and qualified operational aircrew to complete mission-essential testing and evaluation for wing squadrons located at Naval Air Systems Command facilities in Patuxent River, Maryland; Pt. Mugu, California; and China Lake, California.

The contract structure includes cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost reimbursement line items, along with not separately priced items for contract data requirements. Specific task orders will be issued under a non-performance based statement of work to meet the operational needs of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and Weapons Division. This requirement is classified under NAICS code 488190, Other Support Activities for Air Transportation, and PSC code A.

This special notice, published by the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, serves as an informational synopsis of the award rationale. The government determined that KBRwyle offered the best value following a competition conducted under a $32.5 million large business size standard. Documentation associated with this action includes a draft solicitation and a formal government response to questions and answers regarding aircrew services. Management of this award is handled through the Naval Air Systems Command under solicitation number N0042117R0055.