Sources Sought Synopsis_Professional Formation Skydiving Instructor.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis - FA700026Q0050

Title: Professional Formation Skydiving Instructor Services Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Location: Colorado Springs, CO

1. Notice Details

• Classification Code: U099 – Education/Training- Other

• NAICS Code: 611620 – Sports and Recreation Instruction (Small Business Size Standard:

$9.0 million average annual receipts)

• Response Date: 4 June 2026 at 10:00 AM MDT

• THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform the services described below.

2. Description of Requirement

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) has a requirement for a non-personal services contract to provide a Professional Formation Skydiving (FS) Instructor. The instructor will provide advanced instruction, coaching, performance analysis, and competition support to the U.S. Air Force Parachute Team (Wings of Blue) Competition Formation Skydiving Teams.

The objective is to secure world-class formation skydiving instruction to improve team performance, technical proficiency, competitive scoring averages, and overall national championship competitiveness.

The scope of services includes, but is not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining an annual formation skydiving training plan.

• Providing real-time freefall coaching during training operations.

• Providing advanced wind tunnel coaching support.

• Conducting structured post-jump video debriefs and performance analysis.

• Developing competition strategy, dive engineering, and sequencing.

• Providing on-site support at Government-designated competitions.

• Delivering remote coaching support and video review.

3. Period and Place of Performance

• Period of Performance: The anticipated contract will include a base year from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027, with four (4) subsequent one-year option periods.

• Place of Performance: Services will be performed at Government facilities, commercial wind tunnels, and competition sites. The primary location is Colorado Springs, CO, with required travel to other locations, which may include Raeford, NC; Eloy, AZ; and other locations as required by the Government.

4. Minimum Contractor Qualifications

The Government requires the instructor to possess the following highly specialized expertise:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of competitive formation skydiving experience.

• A minimum of 5,000 competition jumps.

• Demonstrated experience coaching advanced Formation Skydiving (FS) teams.

• Experience competing at national and/or international championship-level events.

• Demonstrated experience conducting video-based performance debriefs.

• Comprehensive knowledge of United States Parachute Association (USPA) and Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) competition rules.

5. Submission Requirements for Interested Parties

Interested parties who believe they have the capability to provide these services are invited to submit a capability statement. The statement should be no more than ten (10) pages and must include the following information:

• Company Information: Company name, address, point of contact (name, email, and phone number), CAGE code, and UEI number.

• Business Size/Socio-Economic Status: Please identify your company’s business size based on the NAICS code 611620 and any applicable socio-economic categories (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, etc.).

• Capability Narrative: A detailed narrative demonstrating the ability to meet the minimum contractor qualifications listed in Section 4. This should include specific details about the proposed instructor’s experience, competition history, coaching experience, and knowledge of relevant rules and techniques.

• Past Performance: A summary of up to three (3) relevant past performance references from the last five years for similar services. Include the contract/project name, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, and a customer point of contact.

6. Submission Instructions

Please submit your capability statement via email to ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil no later than 4 June 2026 at 10:00 AM MDT. The subject line of the email should read: "Sources Sought Response: Professional Formation Skydiving Instructor."

Disclaimer: The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this notice. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided. All information received will be used for market research purposes only.

mailto:ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil