Parachute Rigger and Instructor Training Services
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is seeking a contractor to provide Parachute Rigger and Instructor Training Services for Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) training requirements at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. The solicitation requires a contractor to supply specialized personnel including Weapons & Tactics Instructors, Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructors, Medical Instructors, Master Parachute Riggers, and Senior Parachute Riggers to support training for Pararescue Jumpers, Combat Rescue Officers, and SERE Specialists. The contract will be awarded using a best value source selection method with the Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO) whose price is fair and reasonable. Offerors will be evaluated primarily on their Prior Technical Experience (PTE), which will be validated by the government, with special emphasis on experience with AFSPECWAR/SOF personnel, JTAC qualifications, medical certifications, and rigger credentials. The solicitation was posted on November 20, 2024, with responses due by December 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.
The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 611699 with a $16.5M size standard. The government intends to award a single Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year ordering period and a maximum ceiling of $7,000,000. The minimum order is set at $1,000, with a base year and four option years available. Performance will primarily occur at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona (ZIP 85707), with potential for service at other approved locations. The contract will require providing all necessary equipment, tools, transportation, and management to perform military parachute rigging services and instruction, with specific staffing requirements including positions for the 68th and 48th Rescue Squadron units. Contractors must provide certified instructors and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Master and Senior riggers to support the specialized training requirements of Air Force Special Warfare personnel.
FA487724QA263 Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command
Solicitation 3/3 11/20/24, 1:05 PM Parachute Riggers IDIQ
Awarded contract FA487720D0008 to D2 GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC for 6500000.00 on 2020-09-28. FA487720D0008 Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command
Award Notice 2/3 9/29/20, 10:37 AM Parachute Riggers IDIQ
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation FA4877-20-Q-A379 is hereby issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation and the anticipated contract is designated for fiscal year 2020. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect tough Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08, Defense Acquisition Circular 2020-06-05, and Air Force Acquisition Circular 2019-1001. The associated North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) code for this request is 561210 with a size standard of $41.5 million. The expected award type is a firm-fixed priced a single award indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) with a five (5) year ordering period. The right to make multiple or no award is reserved by the government. This solicitation is a 100% total small business set aside. Offerors are advised that this is anticipated to be the one and only solicitation and discussions are not anticipated. Therefore, offerors are encouraged to submit the best and final pricing for this requirement. In accordance with the performance work statement, the offeror shall provide the following: CLIN 0001 FAA Master Rigger (30 Sep 20 – 29 Sep 25) Unit of Issue: Month FOB Destination CLIN 0002 FAA Senior Rigger (30 Sep 20 – 29 Sep 25) Unit of Issue: Month FOB Destination CLIN 0003 Overtime - Master Rigger (30 Sep 20 – 29 Sep 25) Hours: Funded as Needed FOB Destination CLIN 0004 Overtime - Senior Rigger (30 Sep 20 – 29 Sep 25) Hours: Funded as Needed FOB Destination CLIN 0005 Travel (See Worksheet) (30 Sep 20 – 29 Sep 25) Each: Funded as Needed FOB Destination The following deliverables shall be sent electronically (i.e., email) to the primary and alternate contract POCs below, and by the dates and times listed: Ordering Period Pricing List (Attachment 1) Baseline Task Order Pricing List (Attachment 2) Travel Pricelist (Attachment 3) Provision 52.204-24 Certification (Attachment 4) Performance Work Statement (Attachment 5) Failure to return any of these documents will result in the quotation being deemed technically unacceptable. See provision 52.212-2, provided in this solicitation, for evaluation criteria and method. List of Attachments 1. Ordering Period Pricing List 2. Baseline Task Order Pricing List 3. Travel Pricelist 4. Provision 52.204-24 – Aug 2020 5. PWS – FA487720QA379 Parachute Riggers 3 Sep 20 Points of Contact Primary: Tevin M. Brown, tevin.brown@us.af.mil, 520-228-2217. Alternate: Aaron Valdez, aaron.valdez@us.af.mil, 520-228-5448. Questions for RFQ Due: 9 September 20, 2:00 pm. Arizona Time Quotes due: 18 September 2020, 10:00 am. Arizona Time CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. MINIMUM QUANTITY: - MINIMUM AMOUNT: $2,500.00 MAXIMUM QUANTITY: - MAXIMUM AMOUNT: $6,500,000.00 DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE The minimum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. MINIMUM QUANTITY: - MINIMUM AMOUNT: $2,500.00 MAXIMUM QUANTITY: - MAXIMUM AMOUNT: $6,500,000.00 FA487720QA379 Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command
Solicitation 1/3 9/4/20, 1:19 PM