Sources Sought_C40 Differences Training.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

The 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS) is seeking sources for B737-8 MAX Differences Training.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, 510 POW/MIA Dr., Scott AFB, IL 62225

INTRODUCTION:

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT to determine the availability and technical capability of large and small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms; Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Business) to provide the required products and/or services.

The 763rd ESS is seeking information for potential sources for academic and simulator training for B737-8 MAX Differences Training. The training audience consists of pilots associated with the executive airlift community as approved by AMC’s Aircrew Training & Tactics Division (A3T). Training shall be conducted at a Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 142 approved training center. The contractor must possess a training program approved under 14 CFR Part 142 applicable to the B737. At a minimum, the contractor shall furnish on the contractor’s site, a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Level D, Category (CAT) IIIa capable and fully operational 737-8 MAX Full Flight Simulator. United States Air Force (USAF) cockpit procedures and checklists will be used in all courses.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR 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.

CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

Contract Number: New Requirement Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FPP) Incumbent and their size: N/A Method of previous acquisition: N/A

Headquarters Air Mobility Command (HQ AMC) Directorate of Air, Space, and Information Operations (A3) Aircrew Training Division (T) requires immediate, specialized flight training services to support the rapid fielding and safe operation of a Boeing 737-8 MAX (B737-8 MAX) aircraft. The contractor shall provide comprehensive "differences training" to qualify existing, experienced Air Force 737 pilots on the new B737-8 MAX airframe. This commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) training must be conducted at a Title 14 CFR Part 142 approved training center and includes a combination of academic classroom instruction and hands-on practice utilizing a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certified high-fidelity Full Flight Simulator. The contractor will provide all necessary facilities, simulator time, and certified instructors to rapidly qualify the aircrews.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

See PWS.

The table below lists all of the main technical/task requirements of the Sources Sought Notice Draft PWS. You must identify the percentage of the task that your company can accomplish and include supporting information which demonstrates your capabilities to meet that percentage. Supporting information shall not reiterate the language of the tasks provided in the Draft PWS, but rather, it shall provide details regarding your company's capabilities to execute these tasks. A cross-reference matrix is requested which links the Draft PWS task to the supporting information provided. Past performance information that is related to the tasks in the Draft PWS is requested if available.

PWS Task PWS Paragraph

Percentage of Work the Business Submitting

Capability Package is to Perform

Percentage of Work Potential

Subcontractors are to Perform

C-40 (B737) NG to MAX Differences Training.

1.3.1.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall provide an FAA certified B737-8 MAX Level D, RNP AR, and UPRT certified CAT IIIa capable full flight simulator for differences pilot training. The contractor shall provide a certified type rated B737-8 MAX, UPRT qualified pilot instructor.

Instructors shall be certified IAW 14 CFR Part 142. Differences classroom and simulator instruction shall be taught by instructors with a minimum combination of one-year prior PIC flight, classroom instructor or simulator experience in the B737-8 MAX type.

Instructors shall be US citizens with the ability to access US Government export-controlled material, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and USAF C-40 CUI level tactics, techniques, and procedures. Training should occur in an environment where discussions at this level can occur between the instructor and students.

4.2.1. All assigned USAF C-40 pilots shall be provided access to the most current Computer Based Training (CBT) Courseware compatible with government Personal Computing (PC) systems (Most Current Windows Operating System) and hand-held devices (e.g. iPad Mini, MAF EFB).

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 611512, with the corresponding size standard of $34M.

To assist 763 ESS in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirements areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.

In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications.

Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative, business title and email;

3) Cage Code;

4) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number;

5) Large or Small Business Size and Type of Small Business (if applicable);

6) List potential subcontractors anticipated to perform aspects of this effort, to include the percentage of anticipated performance in the table above;

7) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product and service, to include any Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.);

8) Please provide any questions or concerns you have on the NAICS code provided;

9) Please provide any comments/concerns with the Draft PWS you would like the Government to consider;

10) Price Quotation for Market Research Purposes (This is not a formal request for solicitation)

11) Identify any major performance, schedule, or cost risks anticipated;

12) Interested businesses should submit a brief capability statement package that includes:

a. A description demonstrating your business’s ability to perform the services listed in the Required Capability section of this notice;

b. A brief description of experience (Commercial or Government) in providing requirements/tasks similar in the size and scope to those described in the attached Draft PWS;

c. Packages should be limited to no more than 5 pages. The 5-page limit should include any past performance references/narratives, and all items listed in the submission details section of this notice;

d. Include the percentage your business plans to perform of the required capabilities outlined in the table above; and

e. Include a statement of intent regarding a submission of a proposal in response to any resulting solicitation.

Any questions regarding this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted in writing via email to Contract Specialist, Marissa Markus, at marissa.markus@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Alexis Strieker, at alexis.strieker@us.af.mil. Verbal questions will not be accepted. The Government does not guarantee that questions receive after 10 Jul 26, 12PM Central Time (CT) will be answered.

Businesses who wish to respond to this should send responses via email no later than 16 Jul 26 at 12PM Central Time (CT) to the Contract Specialist, Marissa Markus, at marissa.markus@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Alexis Strieker, at alexis.strieker@us.af.mil

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials.

All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

All government personnel reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

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