This posting notifies all contractors through synopsis of the governmetns intent to award a sole source contract to Textron Aviation Defense for training on the following items:

• HMP-400 Gun System Specialist Training (3 Students)


• AT-6 Generalist Maintainer Training to include training on EO/IR sensor, CMDL, and Rover (5 Students)


• AT-6 Instructor Pilot Full Training to include training on EO/IR sensor, CMDL, and Rover (3 Students)


• Rover Ground Terminal Operator Training (2 Students)


• In addition, one (1) component, the “CMDL2x” requires installation hardware kits which are only available from the AT-6 Aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Textron Aviation Defense.

This posting has previously been synopsized on SAM.GOV however due to slight changes in the requirement and J&A this constitutes are reposting. The attached J&A documents specifically and in detail why the USG has concluded that Textron Aviation Defense is the only contractor capable of performing this training. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, the government plans to add this training to existing contract FA8637-23-C-0001.