Supplemental Training - RFI.pdf
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC) 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron seeking industry input on providing supplemental pilot training services using contractor-owned light business jets. The requirement calls for conducting 400+ pilot training hours monthly using HondaJet Elite or similar aircraft at the contractor's location, with a 5-year period of performance covering the contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.
The RFI falls under NAICS code 611512 (Flying Instruction) with a small business size standard of $34 million in average annual receipts. Responses are due by January 24, 2025 and must be submitted via email to the three listed POCs at JBSA-Randolph, TX. Vendors must provide detailed company information, past performance locations, capabilities to finance and manage 6+ light business jets, current similar contract support, suggested pricing methodology (fixed price, cost-reimbursable, or hybrid), and identify any requirements that could increase costs or performance risks. This is not a solicitation and will not result in a contract award.
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16 January 2025
FA300225PilotTrng
Supplemental Pilot Training
This is a Request for Information (RFI)
OVERVIEW: The Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC) 338th Enterprise Sourcing
Squadron (ESS) is seeking information from industry service providers capable of providing light business jet sorties as a prime contractor.
DISCLAIMER: This is not a Request for Proposal. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the
Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be made as a result of this RFI. Any information provided by businesses to the Government is strictly voluntary. The AF will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI. Contact with anyone other than AFICC 338th
ESS Government personnel by potential respondents or their employees regarding this project is prohibited.
PURPOSE: This is an announcement seeking market information from vendors capable of providing the services described herein. The Government is considering the viability of a supplemental pilot training program utilizing Contractor-Owned light business jets to address key training gaps and provide a more cost-effective flying alternative.
REQUIREMENTS: Contiguous United States, Alaska, & Hawaii
Period of Performance (PoP): The Government contemplates a 5-year PoP.
Place of Performance: CONUS
Description: Conduct 400+ pilot training hours a month in HondaJet Elite or similar aircraft at the contractor’s location.
SMALL BUSINESS: For purposes of this RFI, the North American Industry Classification System
(NAICS) code, and the small business size standard are as follows: The NAICS code for the requirement is 611512 – Flying Instruction, and the applicable small business size standard is $34 million average annual gross receipts.
SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES:
The Government requests that vendors respond to this RFI with sufficient detail regarding their capabilities and capacity to satisfy the requirement listed for supplemental pilot training services.
Information sought by the Government includes:
1) Company Information
a. Company name
b. Address
c. Your company’s representative (name and role)
d. Your company’s representative’s contact information (e-mail & phone number)
e. Is your company a subsidiary of a larger/parent business? If so, please provide the name.
f. Is your company part of a mentor and/or protégé program? If so, please provide the name partner(s).
g. If your company is a small business, what is your company’s socioeconomic status
(small business, 8(a), HUBZone, veteran-owned, women-owned, small disadvantaged, etc.)?
h. Primarily doing business in the Private/Commercial or Government Sector?
i. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
j. Unique Entity ID (UEI)
k. NAICS code(s) the company usually performs under
2) Please list locations for which your company has performed and is willing to perform pilot training services in HondaJet elite or similar aircraft.
3) Brief information on capabilities to finance, mobilize, and manage 6+ light business jets.
4) How many similar contracts is your company currently supporting?
5) What approach and pricing methodology would you suggest is most beneficial to the contractor and the government (fixed price, fixed price incentive firm, cost-reimbursable, or some combination of fixed price and cost reimbursable)?
6) Identify any particular requirements that will increase costs and/or risks to performance in meeting our mission.
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:
338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, 2021 First Street West
JBSA-Randolph, TX, 78150
POINTS OF CONTACT (POCs):
Send responses to this RFI in writing via email to each of the POCs below no later than close of business, Friday, 24 January 2025:
Mr. Ricardo Flores Mr. Scott Springer Mr. Adrian Gonzalez ricardo.flores.16@us.af.mil scott.springer.5@us.af.mil adrian.gonzalez.15@us.af.mil
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