Sources Sought for Gulfstream FAEST FY28-32.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

The 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS) is seeking sources to provide classroom and simulator training to USAF Flight Attendants for the Gulfstream V (C-37A) and Gulfstream 550 (C-37B). Training shall ensure the ability to safely egress passengers from an aircraft in an emergency situation.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron 510 POW/MIA Drive, Bldg P40, Suite E1004 Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022

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 potential sources who can provide a training plan which offers professional in-depth aircraft classroom and egress simulator training (initial and refresher training) on USAF aircraft, Gulfstream V (C-37A) and Gulfstream 550 (C-37B), in accordance with the USAF Cabin Operating Manual (COM) with particular focus on the flight attendant emergency procedures and emergency equipment. The contractor must base the training plan and the requirements of all tasks in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) on the USAF COM for each aircraft Mission Designation Series (MDS). Flight attendant training shall provide a thorough understanding and ability to perform all required flight attendant tasks when confronted with emergency conditions. The primary tasks that will be taught through this training are Egress Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE), Fire Fighting Procedures/Training, Ditching Procedures/Training, Emergency Procedures, Aircraft Systems Training, Hazardous Materials Training, In-flight Illness Training, and Water Survival Training. This support is necessary to assist the Operational Support Airlift and Executive Airlift (OSA/EA) division with transportation to high-level government employees and DoD officials.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AS 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: FA445223D0003 Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Incumbent and their size: Flight Safety International Inc.

Method of previous acquisition: Full and Open Competition Current Ordering Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2028

The current effort provides classroom and simulator training to USAF Flight Attendants for the Gulfstream V (C-37A) and Gulfstream 550 (C-37B).

Anticipated Period of Performance: 1 January 2028 – 31 December 2032

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

The primary tasks that will be taught through this training are Egress Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE), Fire Fighting Procedures/Training, Ditching Procedures/Training, Emergency Procedures, Aircraft Systems Training, Hazardous Materials Training, In-flight Illness Training, and Water Survival Training. This support is necessary to assist the Operational Support Airlift and Executive Airlift (OSA/EA) division with transportation to high-level government employees and DoD officials.

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. Past performance information that is related to the tasks in the Draft PWS is requested if available.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

There are no special requirements outside the of the PWS.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 611519 – Other Technical and Trade Schools, with the corresponding size standard of $21 Mil.

To assist the 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 requirement 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 (RFO 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) Identify any major performance, schedule, or cost risks anticipated

11) 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 10 pages. The 10-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 the 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, Lauren Thoele, at lauren.thoele@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Angela Port, at angela.port@us.af.mil. Verbal questions will not be accepted. The Government does not guarantee that questions receive after 4 May 2026 will be answered. Businesses who wish to respond to this should send responses via email no later than 8 May 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) to the Contract Specialist, Lauren Thoele, at lauren.thoele@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Angela Port, at angela.port@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 and contractor personal 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.