C-40 Simulator Training Follow-On RFP Cover Letter.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

763D ENTERPRISE SOURCING SQUADRON

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE ILLINOIS

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14 Aug 2026

MEMORANDUM FOR POTENTIAL VENDORS

FROM: 763 ENTERPRISE SOURCING SQUADRON

510 POW/MIA DRIVE, BLDG P-40 SCOTT AFB IL 62225

SUBJECT: Request For Proposal (RFP), FA445226R0002, C-40 Flight Simulator Training

Follow-On

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (RFO) Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The acquisition will be conducted using the procedures of RFO Part 15. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This RFP for commercial services is prepared IAW the format in RFO 15.102, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This RFP is for the subject requirement to be awarded on a competitive best value basis, utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. The acquisition will be conducted IAW RFO Part 15, as supplemented by the Revolutionary Defense

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (R-DFARS), and the Department of Air Force

Contracting Compass (DAF CC), and the specific requirements outlined in this request and attachments. The terms and conditions will be IAW RFO Part 15 and 12, and the specific requirements outlined in this request and its attachments.

2. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06, which was published on 27 August 2025.

3. A pre-proposal conference and site visit will not be held.

4. This RFP will be solicitated as a 100% small business set-aside via the SAM.gov website under NAICS code 611512, Flight Training with a small business size standard of $34M. The

Government intends to award a single Requirements type contract for the subject requirement.

The resulting Requirements contract will have a five-year ordering period.

5. The Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), estimated quantities, and units of measure per each of the five ordering periods are shown in the table below:

CLIN Course Quantity Unit of Measure

0001 Initial Qual 30 Each

0002 Refresher 186 Each

0003 Rec Eval 104 Each

0004 Refresher/Rec Eval 120 Each

0005 SOC 4 Each

0006 Requal 1 Each

6. Description of the Requirement: Headquarters Air Mobility Command's Directorate of

Air, Space and Information Operations' Training Division (HQ AMC/A3T) requires contractor support to provide pilot training for the C-40B/C. The C-40B/C supports AMC, the Air National

Guard (ANG), and the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) for executive airlift missions and is a military derivative of Boeing 737-700/800 (B737-700/800) and newer models commercial airliner. C-40B/C Pilot Training requirements are addressed in Department Air Force Manual

DAFMAN 11-202V1, DAFMAN 11-2EAV1, and include: Initial Qualification Pilot Training, Refresher Pilot Training, Pilot Recurring Evaluation Training, Pilot Senior Officer Training, Requalification, and 737MAX Differences.

7. Notice to Offeror(s): Immediately upon award of this IDIQ contract, the Government will issue a task order for a known requirement in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. This task order is subject to the availability of funds, and performance shall not begin until funds are obligated. The

Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

8. A contract may be awarded to the offeror who is deemed responsible IAW RFO Part 9, as supplemented, whose proposal conforms to the solicitation’s requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by

Addendum to RFO Clause 52.212-1 of the solicitation) and is judged, based on the evaluation factors and subfactors, to represent the best value to the Government.

9. Identify any conflict of interest or appearance issues, which may be a potential

Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) in accordance with RFO 9.5, as supplemented, and any solicitation clause(s). OCI mitigation plans or a statement that no OCI exists should accompany your proposal. Contractors are responsible for immediately notifying the Contracting Officer

(CO) should any potential conflict of interest arise at any time prior to and/or after contract award.

10. Proposals must include a cover letter stating a proposal acceptance period ending 120 days following the end of the proposal submission window. Proposals not valid for 120 days following the end of the proposal submission window may be deemed unacceptable. The cover letter shall be submitted on company letter head that includes the company name, address, and a specific point of contact (POC).

11. Questions and Answers / Assumptions: Offerors are cautioned that all communications are to be channeled through the POCs. Any questions whether technical or contractual in nature shall be submitted in writing to Ms. Marissa Markus at marissa.markus@us.af.mil and Ms.

0007 Sim Time 18 Hours

0008 Sim Fill 30 Hours

0009 Classroom Brief 6 Hours

0010 737MAX Differences 20 Each mailto:marissa.markus@us.af.mil

Alexis Strieker at alexis.strieker@us.af.mil by 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT), 21

Aug 26. Offerors shall address any assumptions to the POCs in their proposal. Further questions may not be addressed on this requirement after this time and date.

12. This RFP is not authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the

Government for any costs incurred by the offeror associated with developing a proposal. The

Government reserves the right not to award a contract in response to this RFP. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the

Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting

Officer with appropriate consideration established.

13. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM CDT on 28 Aug 2026. Submit proposal via email to Ms.

Marissa Markus at marissa.markus@us.af.mil, and Ms. Alexis. Strieker at alexis.strieker@us.af.mil. All electronic submissions shall reference the complete RFP number in the subject line. Late proposals may not be accepted. A POC referenced in this section will send confirmation once received. If you do not receive confirmation within one business day, Offerors must engage with the POCs, as it is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure submissions are received.

7 Attachments:

Attachment 1: C-40 Draft PWS

Attachment 2: Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents

Attachment 3: Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award

Attachment 4: CDRLs A001 – A007

Attachment 5: Provisions and Clauses

Attachment 6: Pricing Matrix

Attachment 7: Sample Consent Letter mailto:alexis.strieker@us.af.mil mailto:marissa.markus@us.af.mil mailto:alexis.strieker@us.af.mil