SOURCES SOUGHT
U -- Pilot Training
- Notice Date
- 6/27/2022 8:12:25 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 611512
— Flight Training
- Contracting Office
- W6QK INSCOM BELVOIR FORT BELVOIR VA 22060-5246 USA
- ZIP Code
- 22060-5246
- Solicitation Number
- W50NH922R0031
- Response Due
- 7/26/2022 9:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 07/27/2022
- Point of Contact
- Amy Dombrowski, Phone: 5862829720, Mary Laing, Phone: 7037062418
- E-Mail Address
-
amy.m.dombrowski.civ@army.mil, mary.f.laing.civ@army.mil
(amy.m.dombrowski.civ@army.mil, mary.f.laing.civ@army.mil)
- Description
- THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. THIS IS A�REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.� This RFI is�issued for the purpose of developing a viable solicitation that will best�communicate the Government's requirements to industry. Response to this RFI�is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm's ability to�submit an offer if, or when, a solicitation is released. The requested�information is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a�commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued.�No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or�charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response�to this RFI.� The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any�consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information.� Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the�applicable Government regulations; formal notices will be released on�Federal Business Opportunities (FedbizOpps) at https://www.fbo.gov. It is�the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the website for�additional information pertaining to this requirement. GENERAL INFORMATION: The U.S. Army Contracting Command � Intelligence and Security Command (ACC-INSCOM) is in�the process of determining potential sources for pilot initial qualification and recurrent training of the Challenger 650 and Global Express 6000/6500�(preferable 6500) series jet. The contractor shall provide classroom�academics, simulation, and required check ride to support initial�qualifications needed�for the pilot requirements. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed�Price contract, under NAICS Code 611512, �Flight Training.� Training�facilities must be approved and IAW Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14�CFR) Part 61 � 61.156. Certification Training Program (CTP) is required to�be ICW with 14 CFR Part 142. The size standard associated with This NAICS Code is $30MIL. The Product Service Code is U006, �Education/Training � Vocational/Technical.��System for Award Management (SAM) will be mandatory for this contract (see SAM website at https://beta.sam.gov). DUNS information will be mandatory for this contract. (See� http://smallbusiness.dnb.com or call 1-800-234-3867 for�more information). CONFIDENTIALITY All information included in this RFI is�confidential and only for the recipient knowledge. No information included�in this document or in discussions connected to it� may be disclosed to any�other party. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS: The objectives of this RFI are to identify responsible sources and interested parties who�have� proven solutions that can meet requirements. For the purpose of this�RFI, the term ""proven"" means solutions having adequate training to�support/sustain sufficient pool of aviators to meet the requirement of the�Department of the Army Interested parties should provide capabilities,�qualification statements, and examples that demonstrate their ability to�satisfy the requirements detailed in the REQUIREMENTS paragraph of this�announcement. Companies or parties are to submit responses in Adobe Acrobat�compatible electronic format. The maximum page limit for responses is 30�pages, 8.5"" x 11"", including attachments, figures, and/or drawings, and no�smaller than size 12 font. All responses shall be submitted in writing to�the Contract Specialist (Amy Dombroski; amy.m.dombrowski.civ@army.mil), no�later than 12:00 PM EST on 26 July 2022. Responses must include the�following: A. Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, Industry Point of Contact�(POC) for technical and contractual issues to include name, position,�telephone number, and e-mail address. B. Complete Training Description C. Overall capabilities of the training as compared against the REQUIREMENTS�section of this announcement. D. Detailed information regarding the system�capabilities/performance. REQUIREMENT: The contractor shall provide Global�Express 600/6500 and Challenger 650 initial qualifications and recurrent�training courses. The Initial Qualification�Course shall include academic and simulator training for U.S. Army fixed�wing multi-engine rated pilots. The Refresher Course shall include academic�and simulator training for U.S. Army pilots. The contractor shall provide�all management, administration, supervision, labor, equipment, tools,�materials, literature, publications, and other items or services necessary�to perform the work except as specified herein as Government Furnished�Equipment (GFE) and services.� CERTIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS: The contractor�shall ensure that all contractor personnel possess the appropriate certificates and qualifications in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) (Parts 61 (Certifications), 121 (Operating requirements,�Domestic, Flag and Supplemental Operations), 135 (Operations, Commuter and�on Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft),�142 ( Training Centers) and exemptions. The contractor shall ensure that any� applicable certificates shall be valid throughout the time period that an�instructor is used on the contract.� DISCUSSIONS: One-on-one information gathering sessions with respondents are�currently not contemplated. The Government may elect to conduct one-on-one discussions with industry based on its analysis of the RFI responses, the�quality of� submission and the specifications in the information provided.�The Government is under� to obligation to conduct these sessions. The�Government does not commit to providing a response to any comment or�questions. Any revision to this RFI based on comments received remains solely at the Government's discretion. These initiatives may ultimately�result in the Government developing and issuing an RFP for respondents. The�Above information is for sources sought only.�
- Web Link
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SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/444d3d153c334501b8674d07cc668346/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 22060, USA
- Zip Code: 22060
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 22060
- Record
- SN06370759-F 20220629/220627230104 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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