MQTP Sources Sought - FINAL.docx
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- FA480126MQTP001
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This is a Sources Sought notice for the Maintenance Qualification Training Program (MQTP) issued by the Air Force 49th Maintenance Group and 49th Contracting Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. The requirement is for a comprehensive upgrade training program for F-16 aircraft maintenance personnel, specifically targeting 5-level certification for Crew Chiefs and Avionics Technicians, with a focus on academic instruction, hands-on training, and performance documentation.
The contract is structured as a one-year base contract with one option year, targeting NAICS Code 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools). Interested firms are requested to submit capability statements by 12:00 p.m. MST on 5 January 2026, including company details, SAM.gov registration, business status, and CAGE code. The government will provide all training resources, including classrooms, computers, and materials, while the contractor must maintain computer security, generate progress reports, and ensure a low student failure rate. Responses should be emailed to the primary point of contact, SSgt Alex Coulombe, with the subject line "Sources Sought, Maintenance Qualification Training Program-MQTP".
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TYPE: Sources Sought
TITLE: Maintenance Qualification Training Program
CLASSIFICATION CODE: U099 Education/Training-Other
NAICS CODE: 611519
RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT ACTION: No.
RESPONSE DATE: 5 January 2026
Primary Point of Contact:
Alex Coulombe, SSgt, USAF Contract Specialist alex.coulombe@us.af.mil Phone: 575-572-0183
Secondary Point of Contact:
Kitty Williams, CIV, DAF Contracting Officer katrina.williams@us.af.mil Phone: 575-572-0092
DESCRIPTION: The Air Force 49th Maintenance Group and 49th Contracting Squadron (49 CONS) is currently seeking sources for a service requirement for Maintenance Qualification Training Program (MQTP) services at Holloman AFB NM 88330-8277.
This notice neither constitutes a Request for Quote, nor does it restrict 49 CONS to an ultimate acquisition approach. No contract will be awarded from this announcement and requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. This Sources Sought Notice is in support of market research being conducted by the 49 CONS to determine potential sources capable of fulfilling all requirements associated with these services on HAFB.
REQUIREMENT: The contractor shall provide comprehensive upgrade training for F-16 aircraft maintenance personnel at Holloman Air Force Base (HAFB), NM. The training must adhere to the performance standards outlined in Department of Air Force Manual 36-2689, the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD), and the relevant Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC), CFETPs, Specialty Training Standard (STS), and Mission Design Series (MDS) attachments. The contractor shall be responsible for delivering academic instruction, facilitating discussions, and conducting hands-on training to ensure students meet the required knowledge objectives at the specified skill level.
The objective of this training program is to improve 5-level certification for both F-16 Crew Chiefs and F-16 Avionics Technicians at Holloman AFB. The contractor shall manage student progress, document task progression using AF Form 623 (or its electronic equivalent), and administer written examinations and progress checks documented on AF Form 623a (or equivalent). The contractor shall maintain a low failure rate, with no more than one failure permitted per class period for either Crew Chief or Avionics Technician training.
The government shall furnish all necessary resources, including classrooms, workspace, computers with network access, training materials, tools, and vehicles. The contractor shall maintain computer systems security integrity in accordance with Air Force regulations. Contractor shall ensure all applicable regulations are followed while government property is being used.
In addition to training delivery, the contractor shall be responsible for generating weekly and final class reports, summarizing student progress, attendance, discipline issues, and any learning delays that might hinder successful course completion. These reports are required to support the government in evaluating contractor performance.
The Contractor shall adhere to all applicable standards including, but not limited to, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
See PWS for further details.
This requirement is for a one (1) base year contract with one (1) option year.
Firms responding to this sources sought notice are also requested to provide the 49 CONS with capability statements, which need to include at a minimum:
- Company Name
- Point of Contact Name, Title and Number
- Registered in System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
- Performed services under NAICS Code: 611519 (yes or no)
- Business Status (8(a), Small, HUBZone, Woman-owned, etc.)
- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
-Capabilities statement should be submitted via e-mail to the POC listed within this announcement no later than 12:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 5 January 2026.
-SUBJECT of Email Responses: Must state "Sources Sought, Maintenance Qualification Training Program-MQTP"
-Questions are due via e-mail to the POC listed within this announcement no later than 12:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 19 December 2025.
Holloman AFB is located approximately 9 miles west of Alamogordo, New Mexico on Highway 70/82; 90 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 60 miles east of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Holloman AFB resides in Otero County. You can view more information about Holloman AFB by visiting website https://www.holloman.af.mil/.
Place of Performance:
Holloman AFB, NM Holloman AFB, New Mexico 88330 United States
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