SSN_Guatemala_FTD Bell EPX_Final_10.21.2026.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Guatemala Bell Flight Training Device

U.S. Army Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threat (CPE ST3)

- Sources Sought Notification - Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Guatemala’s Bell EPX Flight Training Device

PURPOSE

CPE ST3 is seeking information regarding the relevant experience and capabilities from industry partners interested in performing this potential requirement. This information will be used to:

• Determine rough order of magnitude on cost and schedule

• Identify commercial practices and solutions

• Determine contractor capabilities that can meet the requirement

INTRODUCTION

US Army Contracting Command Orlando (ACC-O) is issuing an updated Sources Sought synopsis for a new requirement as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having interest and industry technologies available to provide:

a) One (1) Flight Training Device (FTD) for the Bell 412 EPX helicopter;

b) Installation and commissioning at Comando Aéreo Central "La Aurora"

(CACEN), Guatemala

c) Operator and Instructor training

Vendors shall provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs and schedule requirements for meeting all the requirements listed in “Guatemala Bell 412 EPX FTD Technical Requirements” document.

CPE ST3 International Programs Office (IPO) is seeking information and data for potential procurement of the capabilities previously mentioned on behalf of the country of Guatemala. The results of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice and market research, this requirement may be set aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

The Government requires:

1. One (1) Bell 412 EPX FTD:

1.1. The Bell 412 EPX FTD that meets all the requirements listed in “Guatemala Bell 412 EPX FTD Technical Requirements”. Vendors shall describe the high-level design concept, including anticipated steps, tools, personnel requirements, and expected hardware/software based on their experience with similar systems.

1.2. Provide an Instructor/Operator Station (IOS) that meets all the requirements listed in “Guatemala Bell 412 EPX FTD Technical Requirements”.

1.3. Provide documentation: Operator and Instructor manuals; Maintenance manual;

As-built configuration baseline; Continuing qualification procedures aligned to the proposed qualification standard/authority.

1.4. Training: Provide training covering all aspects of operation of the Bell 412 EPX FTD, maintenance tasks, and IOS usage.

2. Installation, commissioning, and acceptance at CACEN, Guatemala:

2.1. Installation and commissioning at CACEN; minimal facility modifications are preferred. Vendors should state footprint, weight, standard power (110/220V), and basic HVAC requirements. The cost of installation and commissioning is expected to be included within the total cost estimate. Vendors should ensure their submissions account for these associated costs.

2.2. On-site Acceptance Testing.

3. Written responses to this announcement should consist of the following:

3.1. Your company’s degree of familiarity and specific experience with implementation of training solutions to meet the training requirements.

3.2. Resources available to develop, produce, install, and commission one (1) Bell

412 EPX FTD, including training and documentation.

3.3. Your estimated time frame from contract award to final delivery.

3.4. Your total cost associated with this effort.

3.5. Your resources available should address production, sourcing, personnel, and six-months support (repair and return).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Any resulting contract shall be compliant with the specialty metals restriction of the Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a and 2533b) in accordance with DFARS clauses 252.225-7008 and 252.225-7009.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 Employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6910 (Training Aids).

*NOTE 01: The current SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards was updated 17 March 2023; since the beginning of 2022, the SBA has regularly updated the table to account for inflation. Businesses must update their SAM.gov profiles in order to have their small business status reflects the most current small business size standards.

Until updated, the SAM profiles will continue to display the small business status under outdated size standards.

*NOTE 02: In accordance with 13 C.F.R. 121.106, the current calculation for employee based NAICS codes is average number of employees used for each pay period for the preceding completed 24 calendar months.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten 8.5 X 11-inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating ability to provide the products/systems. Documentation should be in bullet format.

Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted via email no later than 12:00 Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 18 November 2026 to:

Ms. Rosa Rivera, Contract Specialist, rosa.rivera53.civ@army.mil and Mr. Daniel Fletcher, APM, Daniel.j.fletcher31.civ@army.mil

Submit your response in either Microsoft Word (.docx) or Portable Document Format (PDF), and reference the sources sought number in subject line of e-mail and on all enclosed documents. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the required products/systems, please provide the following information:

1) Organization name, address, primary points of contact (POCs) and their email address, Web site address, telephone number, and type of ownership for the organization; and

2) Tailored capability statements addressing the requirements of this notice, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

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.

*NOTE (LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING): If you are a small business interested in being the prime contractor for this effort, please be advised that FAR clause 52.219-mailto:rosa.rivera53.civ@army.mil mailto:Daniel.j.fletcher31.civ@army.mil

14 (Limitations on Subcontracting) (DEVIATION 2021-O0008) was updated in September 2021. The current clause adds the definition of “Similarly Situated Entity” and the 50% calculation for compliance with the clause. Small business prime contractors may now count “first tier subcontractor” work performed by a “Similarly Situated Entity” as if it were performed by the prime contractor itself.

To assist in our market research and set-aside determination for this effort, if you are a small business interested in priming this effort and plan to utilize a “Similarly Situated Entity” to meet the Limitations on Subcontracting requirements, please identify the name & Unique Entity ID/CAGE Code of the specific firm(s) you intend to partner/subcontract with to meet the requirements as well as their SB size status under the NAICS that you as the prime would assign for their workshare. Information regarding any planned “Similarly Situated Entity” should be included in answering any questions outlined in the SSN in order to assist the Government's capability determination.

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. 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.