SOURCES SOUGHT
U -- 26 STS Mobility
- Notice Date
- 1/25/2021 11:40:46 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 611699
— All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
- Contracting Office
- 24 SOW HURLBURT FIELD FL 32544 USA
- ZIP Code
- 32544
- Solicitation Number
- H92429-21-Q-26MT
- Response Due
- 2/4/2021 10:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 02/19/2021
- Point of Contact
- William Lawson, Phone: 8508840732, Jaime M. Collins, Phone: 8508846007
- E-Mail Address
-
William.Lawson.12@us.af.mil, jaime.collins.2@us.af.mil
(William.Lawson.12@us.af.mil, jaime.collins.2@us.af.mil)
- Description
- This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis (market survey). This is not a request for quote (RFQ) or a request for proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not pay for any cost incurred in responding to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought synopsis shall be voluntary. This Sources Sought Notice is for Market Research purposes only. The information submitted in response to the Sources Sought Notice will not be utilized to determine vendor standing in any future/potential Request for Quote/Request for Proposal, nor will it be utilized to determine if a vendor is qualified to submit a Request for Quote/Request for Proposal for any future/potential requirement. The notice and the information received shall not be used to determine how well respondents can perform a requirement, which can only be evaluated in response to a solicitation. Vendors will not receive formal notification or feedback on any information submitted in this Sources Sought request. All future/proposed submissions/solicitations requirements solicited on a Government Point of Entry will be evaluated independent of any information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice. No vendor will be provided information on solicitations issued on a Government Point of Entry based on this Sources Sought request. This Sources Sought Notice is relative to the NAICS code 611699. The Small Business size standard for this NAICS code is $12,000,000. Large and Small Businesses are invited to answer this market survey to determine market capabilities. Hurlburt Field, FL, is conducting market research to determine the existence of potential sources to provide an advanced, multi-discipline tactical ground mobility course with an intense immersion program of instruction. The course shall be structured to provide additional attention to junior personnel, who may need further instruction to overcome basic challenges allowing for successful integration alongside more experienced peers. This course will encompass proven tactics, techniques, and procedures that promote mission success and survivability under stress induced tactical situations. Provide advanced mobility training to prepare personnel for upcoming deployments. This outsourced training will include every aspect of long range desert mobility and long range advanced mobility military operations. The potential requirement will consist of the contractor providing all of the following qualifications/requirements for the below listed services: Instructor Requirements The Driving Instructors: The Driving Instructors shall each possess a minimum of 15 years of experience in off road driving and competitions. The instructors must also have previously driven a minimum of 4 times in an austere locations (South America, Africa, Mexico, or Afghanistan) which include rocky, desert, and mountainous terrain. The instructors must be proficient in all aspects of tactical communications (ability to have military communications between vehicles), GPS navigation, and 4X4 vehicle operations and maintenance. The Lead Instructor shall have extensive knowledge in the preparation of international, austere off road driving courses, preparation and the conduct of endurance off road courses, convoy operations, After Action Reports, and student critiques and the ability to supervise and manage a team of Contractor personnel. Mechanic: The Mechanic shall possess a minimum of 15 years� experience in all aspects of four wheel drive systems design and operations, field expedient repairs, and vehicle recovery. In addition, the Mechanic shall possess the ability to plan, conduct, and supervise practical exercises of vehicle breakage and maintenance and possess effective coaching, mentoring, and critiquing. Finally, the mechanics shall be an Automotive Service Excellence Certified Master Technician. Prior Master Mechanic experience is preferred. Facilities Requirements Training complex shall be located within the Continental United States and possess, at a minimum, the below listed specialty ranges, training areas and facilities to fulfill the training and logistical requirements Mobility training course; must include desert overland movement to provide the most accurate terrain Desert Environment requirement: Multi-day Course (4-days) for practical field training Predominately Desert Terrain Over 500 Miles in Length (Non-repeatable terrain) Washed Out Roads Terrain Suitable for High Speed Driving Sand/dirt Mountainous, Rocky, Loose, and Occasional Steep Terrain Low Traction Terrain Ability for Driving at Night Sites for Camping Along Course Contractor Materials Requirement Any personal protective equipment (PPE) required for safe training that is not government provided (helmet, body armor, eye protection, uniform, boots). Any such equipment must be in quantities/sizes sufficient to protect all students. Equipment shall be in good condition and working order and be properly sized to each student. NSCV-type training vehicles for use throughout training, to include 4-wheel drive, high center-of-gravity vehicles that emulate the current SOCOM Program of Record NSCV vehicles, which are Toyota Hilux and Toyota Land Cruiser. Vehicles shall be in sound mechanical condition, with all preventative maintenance completed. All training vehicles (NSCVs) shall be equipped, at minimum, with ROPS (roll-over protection system) and fire extinguishers. Contractor shall ensure that the training platforms are properly maintained and ready for safe operation on a daily basis, prior to the beginning of each training day. Any and all supplies, equipment and manpower necessary for training vehicle refueling, maintenance and repair. NOTE: Please submit electronic response indicating capability to supply the aforementioned item(s) via line card or published description (no more than 10 pages) as well as POC (name, telephone # and email address) along with contractor's CAGE, DUNS, and the physical location of your facility to the individuals listed within this notice. All work shall be performed at the contractor's facility. This request may not directly lead to a Request for Quotation/Proposal. Deadline for submission is 1200. CST, 4 February 2021. Required Information: Any interested party who can offer all of the above may submit electronic reply addressing each of the above items. Response deadline: 1200. CST, 4 February 2021 Where to send responses: Electronically: 24 SOW ATTN: Jaime Collins, E-mail:� jaime.collins.2@us.af.mil, Phone: 850-884-6007 William Lawson, E-mail:�william.lawson.12@us.af.mil, Phone: 850-884-0732 223 Cody Ave, Hurlburt Field, FL 32544
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN05899399-F 20210127/210125230105 (samdaily.us)
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