SOURCES SOUGHT
U -- 21 STS PRECISION CANOPY
- Notice Date
- 6/9/2021 3:02:29 PM
- 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-R-21PC
- Response Due
- 6/22/2021 10:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 07/07/2021
- Point of Contact
- Jaime M. Collins, Phone: 8508846007, William Lawson, Phone: 8508840732
- E-Mail Address
-
jaime.collins.2@us.af.mil, William.Lawson.12@us.af.mil
(jaime.collins.2@us.af.mil, William.Lawson.12@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 a precision canopy control 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. This outsourced training will include every aspect of precision canopy control for military operations. The potential requirement will consist of the contractor providing all of the following qualifications/requirements for the below listed services: Personnel Requirements Instructors: All Instructors must have taught as a dedicated Canopy Instructor in Canopy Instruction and Lead Jumper Skills within the last 18 months demonstrating positive past performance in order to demonstrate continuity across SOCOM. Instructors must provide dates of last course of instruction and pertinent curriculum they taught. All Instructors must have performed Military Specific Canopy Air-to-Air jumps in the past 6-12 to demonstrate competency and currency. Canopy Air-to-Air jumps are defined as less than 8 seconds of freefall with a minimum of a 1:1 student /instructor ratio.� Both parties must be wearing Contractor provided helmet with internal 2-way communications for real time feedback/corrections.� All Instructors must be familiar with Ram � Air canopies to include RA1, SOV3, Performance Designs and the Javelin Odyssey harness container and all ancillary equipment in order to identify any potential safety issues with the rigging thereof. All instructors must hold United States Parachutes Association (USPA) licenses. Primary and Secondary instructors must hold USPA Professional Exhibition Ratings (PRO ratings). Primary and Secondary instructors must have National canopy piloting competition experience to show dedication and measured skill level developed through competition is advantageous for instructors. These candidates may be considered above others without this valuable experience All instructors must be able to teach, demonstrate, debrief and mentor all aspects of Canopy Control and Lead Jumping for military free fall parachuting Instructors must have prior experience as a dedicated Canopy Instructor with Special Operations Forces (SOF) in Canopy Instruction and Lead Jumper Skills. Contractor must be able to provide video footage upon completion of each jump for debrief purposes. All Instructors must have a high definition camera system capable of recording students in 1080p for the highest quality of video for debrief and Contractor must provide footage upon completion of course for debrief purposes In-between lifts, instructors and jumpers shall review video on a TV/computer, and discuss any related individual jump issues and how to correct them. Vertical Wind Instructors (VWT) shall be familiar with MFF flight characteristics and must have a minimum of one (1) year conducting VWT military coaching. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Riggers: All FAA certified rigging support shall meet the requirements specified in the USDOT Federal Administration Guide AC 65-5B FAR Part 65, sections 65.113 and 65.115 certification rating criteria Senior or Master Parachute Rigger trained on that particular parachute systems. FAA parachute riggers shall be trained to the standards and qualifications IAW HAF- AFECM19042 HQ AF/A3TF policy message PP 1.4 FAA/Contract Service Support, 1 March 2019 (attached). FAA parachute riggers shall pack only the main canopy of the RA-1 MFF parachute system IAW T.O. 14D1-2-471-11. Verification of FAA parachute riggers certification shall be validated by both the contracted agent and lead 1P0 prior to training event commencing. FAA parachute rigger to student ratio shall not exceed 1:3 and shall be able to facilitate up to 16 personnel. Aircraft operators: All aircraft operators shall have minimum two (2) years� experience with military jump operations. All aircrew shall be U.S. citizens with citizenship verifiable by a valid U.S. passport or official record of birth. Aircrew shall be knowledgeable in current MFF tactics and procedures relating to aircrew and jump master interface/coordination with 2 years of experience supporting military parachute operations. Facilities Requirements Training location shall be a military surveyed drop zone, and shall provide all of the consolidated resources (personnel, materials, facilities, drop zones, and training areas) to enhance the MFF skills of the personnel being trained. The awarded contractor�s training location 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 of this PWS: The contractor�s chosen location shall possess restrooms and classrooms on site and must have available lodging options for personnel within 50 miles of the training location. The contractor�s chosen location shall possess a consolidated area for pre-mission gear preparation, gear storage, and mission planning. The contractor�s chosen location shall possess food and drink establishments to purchase daily meals and food and drink for field operations within 15 miles of the range location. The contractor shall be able to facilitate course of instruction for a minimum of 14 personnel. Training will be performed at facilities owned by the contractor or their partners/subcontractor that have been specifically developed, established and/or operated for the purpose of training, such as that which will occur during the proposed training event. The contractor shall be able to provide a climate controlled storage facility for storage of parachute systems, O2 consoles, O2 bottles, booster pump and rigger bench stock. Contractor Aircraft: Contractor shall provide a CASA 212 aircraft, or aircraft of comparable capability, and aircrew to support MFF Precision Training. Contractor shall have a minimum of one aircraft on hand that is DoD CARB certified and inspected and SOCOM/J3 inspected and certified. If an approved subcontractor performs the aircraft operations, the subcontractor shall be IAW with all certifications and inspections as specified.� The aircraft shall be capable of in-flight operations, ramped or tailgate type. Cargo compartments shall be able to accommodate jumpers, instructors, safeties, and portable oxygen console. Aircrew shall have oxygen systems (portable or permanent). �The aircraft shall be capable of six (6) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 5,500 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) and not to exceed an altitude of 19,999 feet AGL. Jump lights (red/green) shall be in the cargo compartment for jumpmaster/aircrew coordination. Seats shall be side-facing seats (military style canvas/nylon seats with extended length belts) for up to sixteen (16) combat equipped jumpers per lift. Standard VHF/AM radios shall be required with UHF radio preferred, if available. Aircraft must be configured for day and night MFF operations. There shall be intercom communications between aircrew and jumpmaster. Aircraft shall be approved to conduct operations outside of a 25 nautical mile (NM) radius. Contractor�s Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) Contractor�s VWT shall be able 14� in diameter or greater, able to support multiple personnel and equipment up to 400 pounds. The VWT shall be located at the drop zone or shall be within 100 miles of the drop zone. In the event that a jump day is cancelled due to weather, the VWT shall be readily available within two (2) hours. Material Requirements: 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. The contractor shall provide all but not limited to the following items: K-Bottles for O2 refilling capability Audio visual equipment (camera, tablet, computer, TV. Etc.) GPS Repeaters Refrigerator (2) The contractor shall provide all audio visual equipment, parachutes, supplies and materials to be used by instructors during training. 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, 22 June 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, 22 June 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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- Address: USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
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