FMS MQ-9 RFI_Questions and Answers.pdf
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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Air Force Security Assistance Training Squadron (AFSAT) to determine industry capabilities for providing non-personal training services in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) MQ-9 Training. The RFI seeks information on the contractor's ability to provide a range of MQ-9 training services, including management, courseware development and delivery with government purpose rights, remote pilot aircrew training, maintenance training, and support for standing up initial organizational level maintenance capability. The training is anticipated to support the U.S. Government, U.S. Government Allies, and other Partner Nations. Responses to this RFI are due by March 6, 2024, and should provide details on the company's experience, expertise, and proposed approach to delivering the required training services. The government reserves the right to determine the acquisition strategy, including whether a small business set-aside would be appropriate based on the RFI responses.
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MQ-9 RFI Ques�ons and Answers
1. I would like to inquire about the Foreign Military Sales MQ-9 Training - FA3002FMSMQ9RFISourcesSought. I am hoping to learn if this is a new requirement. Or is there an incumbent contract/ contractor currently performing these services? Would you be able to share the contracts details (contract#, vendor name, etc)?
ANSWER: This is a new AFSAT training requirement, and market research assists with acquisi�on planning for that new requirement.
2. Does the Government an�cipate the contractor to enter into an Associate Contractor Agreement (ACA) with General Atomics and/or Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) with the Partner Na�on/s.
ANSWER: The Government is seeking informa�on from vendors regarding industry capabili�es; no strategy has been approved at this �me.
3. We assume at a minimum the PNAF MQ-9 aircra� and shelters (at a minimum aircra�) will be made available for training since the partner na�ons equipment could be unique in configura�on. Please confirm?
ANSWER: (CONUS) If available prior to delivery, Partner Na�on Air Force (PNAF) equipment may some�mes be u�lized. The contractor will have to demonstrate how they will receive, put into service, and ship to country any equipment post training. Response to this RFI should specifically include contractor approach when PNAF equipment is not available for contractor use.
(CONUS) All infrastructure and facili�es for CONUS training will be provided by the offeror and will not be facilitated by or furnished by the government.
(OCONUS) Country provided equipment, infrastructure and facili�es will be available except common instruc�onal equipment not peculiar to MQ-9 training.
4. It is understood the Government may not have a full understanding of future training requirements that could fall under this contract, but for predecisional planning purposes for facili�es and infrastructure requirements, can the Government provide any indica�on - even if based on historicals - the number of student throughput on an annual basis?
ANSWER: At this �me, the government cannot provide the number of student throughput.
5. Addi�onally, can the Government indicate the number of aircra� on-site over the course of a year? This would help determine the number/amount of hangars and ramp space needed.
ANSWER: At this �me, the government cannot provide number of aircra� on-site.
6. Can the Government confirm if partner na�on training runs concurrently with other countries?
If so, are they required to be separated at all �mes?
ANSWER: This is a new AFSAT requirement.
7. Is there a requirement to provide lodging to students?
ANSWER:(CONUS) Yes
8. If an exis�ng contract has been established to provide these services, can the Government please disclose the contract number?
ANSWER: This is a new training requirement.
9. Upon comple�on of the RFI, will the Government release its findings to the individual respondees to determine if they have been deemed "qualified" based on informa�on providied in the RFI response?
ANSWER: The Government is seeking informa�on from vendors regarding industry capabili�es; An RFI does not determine if respondents are qualified or unqualified.
10. Will the contractor have access to any Government Subject Mater Experts (SMEs)?
ANSWER: USAF (CIV/MIL) SME coordina�on will occur via COR/PM as necessary to fulfill any contract terms and condi�ons.
11. Are there known minimum specifica�ons required for electronic courseware or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) equipment?
ANSWER: The Government is seeking informa�on from vendors regarding industry capabili�es. Please indicate your companies capabili�es where they have met or exceed minimum specifica�ons of a government courseware requirement and/or OEM electronic courseware.
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