How to bid on Pilot and Aircrew Curriculum Revision and Maintenance (PACRM) MAC II for the Dept of the Navy

What the Navy is buying and why it matters

The Department of the Navy is seeking Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) for a multiple-award contract to provide curriculum revision and maintenance services. This work supports pilot and aircrew training for various manned and unmanned aircraft, including both classified and unclassified materials for operator and maintenance training.

This contract, known as PACRM II, is designed to be a streamlined vehicle for long-term courseware revision and maintenance needs for the Naval Fleet, Air, Training and Schools Commands, other government training support activities, and Foreign Military Sales cases globally. It covers a wide range of training requirements, including Pilot and Aircrew, Operator and Maintenance, and Mission Rehearsal.

Key dates and deadlines

A virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for February 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. To attend, you must schedule your attendance by February 04, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. Each company is limited to two individuals receiving meeting invitations.

The due date for proposals is currently suspended. The government will provide an update in the future, so interested parties should regularly check for updates. Formal questions generated at the pre-proposal conference must be submitted in writing by February 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically limited to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Firms in the education and training services category, particularly those with experience in aviation curriculum development and maintenance, are well-suited.

A critical prerequisite is an active Facility Clearance Level of Secret or higher at the time of proposal submission. This clearance must be in the name of the legal entity submitting the proposal. If a Joint Venture, each team member must have a valid Secret or higher FCL. Pending or in-process clearances are not permissible.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click the “View original source” button. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required.

For the pre-proposal conference, you must schedule your attendance via email by the specified deadline. Questions about the solicitation should be submitted in writing using the provided form, Attachment L-5. The government will not answer questions from individual potential offerors without sharing the answer with all.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all amendments to the Request for Proposal (RFP), as these contain important updates and clarifications. Pay close attention to Section M, Part B, 4.0 Other Definitions, as the conformed copy is noted to be more legible.

Given the requirement for a Secret facility clearance at the time of proposal submission, ensure your company's clearance is active and in good standing. If you are a Joint Venture, confirm that all team members meet this clearance requirement. Any pending clearances will lead to disqualification.

Actively participate in the pre-proposal conference and submit any questions you have in writing by the deadline. This ensures you receive official answers that are shared with all potential offerors, helping you fully understand the solicitation requirements.