Naval Air Warfare Center TSD, Code 27, 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826-3275

U -- NAVY COMMAND AIRCRAFT CREW TRAINING FOR THE C-130T SOL N61339-98-R-0004 DUE 042098 POC Ms. Lisa Mackin at (407) 380-4047 or Mr. Larry Grauert at (407) 380-4603 17. The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) has a requirement to support the Navy's Command Aircraft Crew Training (CACT) Program which includes providing all labor, equipment, training facilities, tools, training materials, supervision and other services necessary for academic, aircrew coordination, and simulator training for the C-130T (Lockheed) aircraft (as configured for U.S. Navy). This requirement will be pursued in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The CACT program includes both classroom and simulator hands-on training for initial/refresher pilots/engineers. The courses are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and validated by the Navy Aviation Model Manager (through acceptance of course syllabi). Simulator must be capable of FAA Level A certification (under FAA Circular 120-40B) with C-130T or H configured cockpit. A cockpit procedures trainer (CPT) is required unless the simulator is used for cockpit and procedures training. The flight simulator's cockpit/functions must duplicate the above aircraft and be capable of simulating all NATOPS normal/emergency procedures and each must have, as a minimum, freeze capability, environmental controls and library facilities. Pilot course completion standards/flight tolerances for all procedures and maneuvers in flight simulator training must meet FAA Airline Transportation Pilot/Type Rating Practical Test Standards; however, an actual FAA check flight or student FAA certificate is not a requirement. In addition to the flight simulator, a cockpit familiarization trainer shall be available to students. Simulator instructors and instruction shall utilize Navy checklists for normal and emergency flight. All contractor instructors provided for training services shall, as a minimum, be FAA certified in the subject and aircraft being taught (i.e., Simulator Instructors: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) or Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFI-I) type rating; Ground School Instructor: Basic and Instrument FAA Ground School, FAA Flight Engineer or ATP/CFI-I FAA rating; FAA exemptions accepted). Contractor will be required to submit for government approval an Approved Training Syllabus (ATS) for each course that meets applicable requirements of the Naval Air Training and Operations Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) for the above cited aircraft. An indefinite quantity type contract with provisions for firm fixed price delivery orders is anticipated with a 60-month period of performance (base year and four option years). NAWCTSD anticipates release of solicitation N61339-98-R-0004 on or about 3 March 1998. Proposals will be due by 3:00 PM, LOCAL TIME, on 20 April 1998. The solicitation will be made available through the World Wide Web, Internet location as follows: http://www.ntsc.navy.mil contract procure.htm. The solicitation information will be located under the heading Procurement Information. Hard copies of the solicitation will be made available when formally requested in writing, referencing the CBD Notice No. and date. Any questions should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Lisa Mackin, at 407/380-4047, or Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, 12350 Research Parkway, Attn: TSD 27122/L. Mackin, Orlando, FL 32826-3275.***** (0048)

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