Description
The United States Navy is seeking technical and analytical support services for the Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR)/Air Test and Evaluation Squadron ONE (VX-1). The contractor will provide support in evaluating the operational effectiveness and suitability of the System Under Test (SUT) assigned to VX-1 for OT&E. The scope of work includes documentation review, operational test design, test planning support, test execution, data management, test operations support, test analysis and reporting, and program management support. The period of performance is from 30 October 2026 to 29 October 2027, with options to extend for up to four additional years.
Some key responsibilities of the contractor include:
• Providing technical and analytical support to VX-1 in the definition, conduct, and analysis of structured Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of U.S. Naval systems
• Developing and documenting input to the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
• Providing support in conducting liaison with developing agencies, Navy laboratories, Navy Operational Commands, other U.S. Government agencies, and hardware/software contractors
• Maintaining detailed aircraft configuration records for aircraft assigned to the effort charged
• Coordinating and tracking instrumentation, aircraft configuration, and maintenance actions
• Developing, maintaining, and coordinating weekly and daily flight schedules for all aircraft assigned to the effort charged
The contractor will be required to work on-site at VX-1, with some travel required to support mission accomplishment. The contractor will be expected to comply with all instructions and guidance required by the facility.