U013 - Combat Skills and Mobility Training
The U.S. Department of the Navy, through the Naval Supply Systems Command, is issuing a solicitation for a commercial Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) single-award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide unit level combat skills and mobility training to the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group One (EODGRUONE). The contractor will be required to develop and deliver training curricula covering areas such as advanced tactical shooting, small unit tactics, breaching, and technical driving. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical approach, facilities, staffing, management plan, past performance, and price, with the non-price factors being significantly more important. Proposals are due by 10:00 AM on May 24, 2024.
This solicitation is a total small business set-aside, with the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 611519 "Other Technical and Trade Schools". The incumbent for the shooting portion of this requirement is R3 Strategic Support Group under a previous contract. The contract has a one-year base period followed by four one-year option periods, for a total potential period of performance of five years. The total estimated contract value is $1,125,000, with an additional $225,000 per period for other direct costs.
N00244-24-R-0019 Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command
4/19/24, 2:33 PM Technical Training and Support Services
The Air Force Sustainment Center's Maintenance Contracting Branch at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma is soliciting proposals for technical training and support services to be provided on-site at Tinker AFB. The services include classroom instruction, hands-on training, and courseware development across various technical disciplines such as soldering, corrosion control, and aircraft maintenance. The agency intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, and price. The deadline for questions is December 29, 2021 and proposals are due by January 18, 2022.
The solicitation contains no set-aside designations. The NAICS code is 611519 for technical and trade schools with a size standard of $16.5 million. The incumbent contractor has held the contract since 2016. The performance work statement estimates over 50 technical training courses will be provided annually at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The total contract value is not specified but will likely exceed $16.5 million over the five-year period of performance.
FA813222R0002 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center
12/7/21, 3:49 PM F35 Flight Training Simulator
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command is seeking to procure an F-35 Flight Training Simulator for Luke Air Force Base, with a focus on advanced simulation capabilities for pilot training. The solicitation requires interested firms to submit a comprehensive capabilities package that demonstrates commercial sales experience and detailed product specifications related to flight training technology. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted electronically by March 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with potential responses due by March 29, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the government will likely assess offerors based on their technical capabilities, experience in flight simulation, and ability to meet the precise technical requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. The procurement notably includes provisions indicating that current funding is not available, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any point before or after the closing date.
The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 611512, with a size standard of $34,000,000. The solicitation covers a dual-purpose, unclassified simulator featuring a functional F-35 cockpit, high-fidelity mixed reality visuals, and integrated aerospace physiology training capabilities. The place of performance is Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, specifically located at 14185 Falcon St. The total potential award value is $34,000,000, with an estimated delivery date of August 31, 2025. The simulator requirements include specific hardware specifications such as five 75-inch 4K displays, a touch screen panel, mixed reality goggles, and comprehensive software configurations designed to replicate advanced F-35 flight dynamics and training scenarios.
F2U1005035AW01 Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command
3/17/25, 8:07 PM USCG Unit Tactical Training and Qualification
The Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source purchase order to Asymmetric Solutions Logistics and Procurement for a tactical training facility. The procurement is specifically for the USCG Port Security Unit (PSU) and will support training activities from April 11-13, 2025. The contract will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a total value not exceeding the $250,000 simplified acquisition threshold. The Notice is categorized under NAICS code 611519 for Other Technical and Trade Schools and will utilize a firm-fixed price procurement type. This opportunity is being processed under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) authority 6.302, which allows for non-competitive procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure a comprehensive training facility that can accommodate 75 shoreside members with specific tactical training capabilities. Contractors should note this is a non-competitive procurement specifically targeted at Asymmetric Solutions, located in Perry, FL, who can provide a specialized training space meeting the Coast Guard's unique requirements. The facility must include amenities such as a Team House, Tactical Operations Center, gym, WIFI, outdoor recreation, laundry, and private facilities, as well as support small arms training including .50 caliber weapon system exercises. Eligibility is effectively limited to the named contractor, as the government has determined they are the only source capable of meeting the specific training needs. Interested parties are instructed to direct any questions to Contract Specialist Elizabeth Tam-Hurley via email, with a clear understanding that this is an informational notice and not a request for competitive quotes. The contract period is explicitly set for April 11-13, 2025, with all responses required to demonstrate how competition might be advantageous to the government.
93310PR250000010 Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard
3/26/25, 7:57 PM AIRCREW AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING
The system only allows one NAICS code per notice; therefore this notice is focused on the maintenance training portion of the requirement. This notice is intended to supplement notice FA3002-20-MAFMT. SEE NOTICE FA3002-20-MAFMT FOR AIRCREW TRAINING SPECIFICS.
The 338 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (338 ESS) is seeking information concerning the availability of capable contractors to provide non-personal services for Aircrew and Maintenance Training as required for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and United States Government (USG) students. Place of performance is to be recommended by the offeror(s) or as requested.
This Sources Sought Notice/ Request for Information (RFI) is issued and intended for market research and planning purposes only. The information obtained in response to this RFI will be used to help locate and identify qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources in addition to commercial practices in the support service sought. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is not to be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The information requested by this RFI will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and to be provided at no cost to the Government. For purposes of this RFI, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes are 611512 and 611513.
The small business size standard for NAICS 611512 is $30M.
The small business size standard for NAICS 611513 is $7.5M.
Description of Services
Note: The description herein is a summary of anticipated services and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Training is required for multiple types of aircrew positions (i.e. pilots, navigators, flight engineers, loadmaster and mission sensor operators) with Initial, Recurrent and Seasoning training, and to provide maintainer maintenance training on the following aircraft but not limited to: Cessna 208, MD-500 series, A-29, AT-6, S-70, King Air series, Mi-17, PC-12, Bell 200 series, Bell 400 series, T-6, Cessna 172 and Cessna 180.
Proposed training will be commercial. All instruction and technical information shall be in the English language. Contractor shall provide training at the contractor’s CONUS location in accordance with (IAW) objectives to provide necessary skills to aircrew personnel to support their flying mission. Maintenance training may be performed at OCONUS location.
Basic Maintenance Course
Basic courses to provide but not limited to basic academic and maintenance training skills in power plant, airframe, and aircraft systems. Basic courses should allow students to successfully complete basic maintenance on various aircraft types. The training shall be accomplished in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical guidance. Students should be able to perform all facets of aircraft maintenance and repair to FAA regulations and manufacturer specifications.
Intermediate Maintenance Course
Intermediate courses to provide but not limited to intermediate academic and maintenance training skills in power plant, airframe, and aircraft systems. Intermediate courses should allow students to successfully complete intermediate maintenance on various aircraft types. The training shall be accomplished in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical guidance. Students should be able to perform all facets of aircraft maintenance and repair to FAA regulations and manufacturer specifications.
Advanced Maintenance Course
Advanced courses to provide but not limited to advanced academic and maintenance training skills in power plant, airframe, and aircraft systems. Advanced courses should allow students to successfully complete advanced maintenance on various aircraft types. The training shall be accomplished in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical guidance. Students should be able to perform all facets of aircraft maintenance and repair to FAA regulations and manufacturer specifications.
OCONUS Maintenance Training
OCONUS training is performed at the host nation site using host nation supplied equipment. The training requirements will be spelled out at the TO level. OCONUS training includes all training identified on individual TOs, and travel costs (listed below and in Appendix B) with the exception of labor for contractor personnel in support of the contract.
After review of the attached Draft PWS, Draft CLIN Structure, and Draft Aircraft Categories, please provide a capability statement and address the following questions:
The Capability Statement should include general information and technical background describing your firm's experience in contracts requiring similar training efforts to meet the program objectives. Please limit the capability statement to no more than 20 single-sided, type-written pages using font size 12. Published literature may be any number of pages.
At a minimum the following information is requested:
(1) Organization name, address, point of contact, telephone number, e-mail address, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number;
(2) Approximate annual gross revenue;
(3) Business size (large business, small business). Note: The Government reserves the right to determine whether or not a small business set-aside would be appropriate based on responses to this notice.
(4) If you indicated your business size as “small business”, if applicable, specify small business socioeconomic program status –[Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), woman-owned small business (WOSB)];
(5) The contract clause at FAR 52.219-14, states that for contracts for services (except construction), at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the small business or with similarly situated entities (A similarly situated entity is a subcontractor that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor, and is small for the NAICS code that the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract).
Based on the clause information how does your firm plan on meeting this requirement. (Self (Prime), Joint Venture Agreements, Teaming Arrangements and Letters of Intent for first-tier subcontractors for performing as a team.), specify the functions for which you plan to use subcontractors to include rationale on meeting the clause.
(6) The requirement is comprised of aircrew and maintenance training; please address the following questions related to the structure of this requirement:
(a) Is your firm interested in, and capable of, performing aircrew and maintenance training?
(b) What are the relative advantages/disadvantages to separating the requirement into two segments ((1) aircrew and (2) maintenance)? Vendors would be allowed to choose between proposing on either segment or on both.
(c) What are the relative advantages/disadvantages to keeping the maintenance and aircrew training requirements together, ensuring that all vendors are capable of performing the entire scope of work?
(d) If the requirement were separated into two parts, would your firm be interested in one or both parts? Please specify either aircrew or maintenance training if you indicate that you would be interested in one part.
(e) If the requirements were separated into two parts, which areas (PWS paragraphs or CLINs) would you consider set-aside for Small Business?
(7) Does the current PWS language provide sufficient flexibility to include all possible COTS solutions to include virtual reality (VR) or other alternative training methods?
(8) For maintenance training, please provide an example of what would be considered “Basic”, “Intermediate”, and “Advanced”.
(9) Please provide any recommendations/feedback regarding the Draft PWS, Draft CLIN Structure, and Draft Aircraft Categories.
FA3002-21-AMT Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command
1/26/21, 10:28 AM