N6134020R0031_SS_CACT_T-44_Final_.docx

COMMAND AIRCRAFT CREW TRAINING (CACT) PROGRAM

FOR

ACADEMIC AND SIMULATOR TRAINING ON THE T-44C (Beechcraft King Air C-90 with ProLine 21) AIRCRAFT

RFP N6134020R0031

INTRODUCTION

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) has a requirement to support the Navy’s Command Aircraft Crew Training (CACT) program for academic and simulator training on the T-44C ProLine 21 (a Navy configured King Air C-90 with ProLine 21) aircraft.

NAWCTSD intends to award a sole source to CAE for the CACT T-44C training courses. The acquisition strategy of a Sole Source procurement is in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. FAR 6.302-1, IAW (ii) These services are available only from the original source because it is a follow-on contract for a highly specialized equipment and it is likely that award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency’s requirements. (See 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(b)(2).)

Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 4 pm, EST, 06 December 2019.

The results of the Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any other sources are capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements. This market research tool is being used to identify any other potential and eligible contractors, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition. The contractor(s) must be capable of providing ALL training requirements identified and not just a portion of training in accordance with the schedule below. Any contractor teaming with sub-contractor(s) must propose as a single Prime Contractor.

Estimated Request for Proposal release: 31 Mar 2020 Estimated Award: 31 August 2020.

Contract Start Date (Date Training must begin): 01 October 2020 Period of Performance: 60 months.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Location: Government Facility(ies) at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, 100%.

DISCLAIMER:

“THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.”

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

NAWCTSD, Orlando, FL is the contracting and administrative agent for CACT programs. In accordance with this designation, NAWCTSD provides a contract vehicle and administrative support for training on the T-44C (King Air C-90) aircraft.

This requirement is a follow-on procurement; competitively awarded to CAE contract number: N61340-14-C-0005 (T-44C). The existing contract is a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) type contract due to expire 30 Sept 2020.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

1. The contractor shall provide training for ALL of the following T-44C ProLine 21 (King Air C-90 with ProLine 21) specific individual courses and events, including:

a) Advanced Multi-Engine, Multi-Service Pilot Training System (MPTS) Flight Training (CNATRAINST 1542.168 series)

b) Multi-Engine Flight Instructor and Transition Training (CNATRAINST 1542.153 series.)

c) Overhead/Simulator Events: These simulator events are used to practice flight and navigation procedures as required in addition to VIP, Winging and community outreach events. The estimated annual requirement is for 800, 1.5 hour simulator events.

2. These T-44C training courses require both classroom academic and practical training using T-44C Flight Training Device(s) (FTD(s)) and Unit Training Device(s) (UTD(s))/ Visually Capable Initial Flight Trainer (IFTs). The contractor shall be required to provide:

a) all qualified instructors

b) Minimally 2 (two) T-44C UTDs, which at a minimum provide all the capability of the cockpit, flight parameters and Input-Output-System (IOS) portion of a T-44C Level 6 equivalent Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD).

c) Minimally 4 (four) FAA Level 6 equivalent T-44C (King Air C-90 with ProLine 21) FTDs (Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification is not required) equipped with FAA Level D equivalent visual system capable of minimally projecting a 220 x 60 degree Field Of Vision (FOV), the capability to simulate Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), Instruments Meteorological Conditions(IMC), day, and night conditions and freeze reset capability necessary to support all training and projected student throughput described herein.

d) All support personnel required to operate and maintain the devices and any additional labor required for supervising and administering classroom and simulator training.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Government will provide:

1. Facilities at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas capable of supporting a combination of eight contractor owned T-44C FTDs and UTD/IFTs.

2. All required course curriculum/syllabi; (CNATRAINST 1542.168 series and CNATRAINST 1542.153 series)

3. Any additional Government specific courseware/materials needed for the training of T-44C pilots.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 611512, with a size standard of approximately $30.0 million. The Product Service Code is U099. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. If applicable, respondents shall include their socio-economic status. Please identify SDVOSB, HUB Zone, 8(a), etc. status as applicable.

SUBMISSION DETAILS (CAPABILITIES STATEMENT)

Businesses capable of accomplishing the required services are invited to submit literature, brochures and capabilities statement of no more than ten (10) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch. Summaries shall identify, at a minimum, business size and past (limit to within 3 years) and/or current performance on similar contracts (include dollar value, complexity and point of contact). Small Businesses are encouraged to identify if they are interested in being a prime or subcontractor for this effort. If interested as a prime, be sure to address all required capabilities identified above. If interested as a subcontractor, please specify which area(s) your company is interested/capable of providing support. Brevity of extraneous information is desired. Responses or questions are requested to be sent to jeanlouis.perrault@navy.mil. The deadline for response to this request is 4 pm, 06 December 2019.

The contract type is anticipated to be a FFP contract. The estimated performance period is 60 months.

The results of the sources sought synopsis will be used to assist in the determination of an acquisition strategy, if it is determined that this requirement will be an unrestricted competition, the government intends to evaluate the small-business responses and conduct further market research to identify a subcontracting goal.

Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the Procurement Specialist, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email at jeanlouis.perrault@navy.mil. Alternative submittal methods by mail to: ATTN: Jean-Louis Perrault, Procurement Group GT222000, NAVAIR Orlando Training Systems Division, 12211 Science Drive, Orlando, FL 32826.

This notice is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to procure any services, or for the government to pay for the information received. The government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the government shall arise as a result of a response to these Sources Sought.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the government.