Combat Air Force Contracted Air Support (CAF CAS)

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Special Notice
Solicitation #
FA489024R0029-1
NAICS
611512
PSC
U006
Posted
June 18, 2026
Response due
July 8, 2026

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense is seeking non-personal services for the Combat Air Forces Contracted Air Support program, which includes providing advanced adversary air threats and contracted close air support for pilot training and Joint Terminal Attack Controller training. This opportunity falls under NAICS 611512 and is suitable for small businesses capable of delivering comprehensive air support services, including aircraft, maintenance, and management. As a special notice, interested parties should track this opportunity closely for potential bidding announcements rather than submitting proposals at this stage.

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Description

The objective of the Combat Air Forces (CAF) Contracted Air Support (CAS) program is to obtain non-personal services to provide realistic advanced adversary air threats from industry Adversary Air (ADAIR) sources to support pilot combat readiness training and Contracted Close Air Support (CCAS) sorties in order to facilitate Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training. Contractor ADAIR and CCAS services are needed to support both CONUS and OCONUS operations within the Air Force and DoD. CAF CAS contractors shall support multiple customers/locations across the CAF and shall provide complete CAS services including, but not limited to: aircraft; aircraft systems support; pilots; aircraft maintenance; support equipment; program, quality and contract management to meet contract requirements.

Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.

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