Academic and Simulator Training - TC-12B Aircraft

Amendment 0002 clarifies the proposal requirements with regards to the pricing of some line items.

Amendment 0001, issued 9 Jan 09 - Increases quantities for Flight Checks and VIP/Winging Event line items. The closing date remains the same..

Amendment 0001, issued 9 Jan 09 - Increases quantities for Flight Checks and VIP/Winging Event line items. The closing date remains the same.

OFFICIAL RELEASE OF RFP - The official release of this RFP varies from the draft release of 3 Dec 08 as follows: 1) In Section B - CLINs 0909, 1009, 1109, 1209, 1309, and 1409, the item description has been changed as well as in Section C - Statement of Work subparagraphs (b)(1)(viii); (d)(1) and (e)(1); 2) In Section C, subparagraph (b)(2)(ix), a note has been added regarding the government's position towards the proposing of alternative transition plans. A reference to this note was added to Section L - FAR 52.212-1 Addendum, subparagraph (a)(4)(ii); 3) In Section B and in Section C - SOW - quanitites have been revised for several items. Also, in Section F, period of performance dates have been revised for CLINs 1401 thru 1412..

OFFICIAL RELEASE OF RFP - The official release of this RFP varies from the draft release of 3 Dec 08 as follows: 1) In Section B - CLINs 0909, 1009, 1109, 1209, 1309, and 1409, the item description has been changed as well as in Section C - Statement of Work subparagraphs (b)(1)(viii); (d)(1) and (e)(1); 2) In Section C, subparagraph (b)(2)(ix), a note has been added regarding the government's position towards the proposing of alternative transition plans. A reference to this note was added to Section L - FAR 52.212-1 Addendum, subparagraph (a)(4)(ii); 3) In Section B and in Section C - SOW - quanitites have been revised for several items. Also, in Section F, period of performance dates have been revised for CLINs 1401 thru 1412.

The attached RFP is the DRAFT version and is released for industry comment. The closing date listed on the draft RFP is the planned closing date for the formal release of the RFP..

The attached RFP is the DRAFT version and is released for industry comment. The closing date listed on the draft RFP is the planned closing date for the formal release of the RFP.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division has a requirement to support the Chief of Naval Aviation Trainings (CNATRA) TC-12B (Navy configured Raytheon/Beechcraft King Air BE-200) pilot training program. The following individual pilot training courses are required: The Chief of Naval Aviation Training (CNATRA) requires the following individual pilot training courses: Advanced Multi-Engine MPTS Flight Training (see CNATRAINST 1542.147); Multi-Engine Flight Instructor and Transition Training (see CNATRAINST 1542.153); Intermediate Tiltrotor TC-12B Flight Training (see CNATRAINST 1542.145). Additional requirements include conducting Flight Checks, VIP/Winging Events and additional Simulator training as required. The purpose of the Advanced Multi-Engine MPTS Flight Training is to develop multi-engine flight skills while emphasizing instrument flying and crew coordination. At the successful completion of this training the flight student will be designated a naval aviator or USAF pilot qualified in multi-engine aircraft, and will have earned a standard instrument rating. The purpose of the Multi-Engine Flight Instructor and Transition Training is to provide designated aviators with appropriate flight procedures, instructional methodologies and techniques to instruct undergraduate flight students in the Advanced Multi-Engine MPTS and Intermediate E-2/C-2 phases of flight training. The Transition Training will prepare designated pilots with dissimilar flying experience for Naval Test Pilot School or for duty with a Maritime Patrol Fleet Replacement Squadron. The above listed Multi-Engine Flight Instructor and Transition Training can also be performed in three separate and distinct training blocks as follows: a) Copilot MPTS Training - the first block of Multi-Engine Flight Instructor Training, consists of the systems course as well as the first five CPT events; b) Aircraft Commander Upgrade Training - the second block of Transition Training, consists of two basic instrument and three radio instrument simulator events; c) Flight Instructor Upgrade Training - the third and final block of transition training. The purpose of the Intermediate Tiltrotor TC-12B Flight Training is to develop multi-engine flight skills while emphasizing instrument flying and crew coordination. At the successful completion of this phase of aviation training, the student will enter Advanced MV-22 helicopter training. Flight Checks are required for flight instructors and winged aviators and are flown as recurrent training. Training is a single, 1.5-hour simulator event flown for proficiency. VIP/Winging Events are special events that are public relations in nature. These events are in direct support of Student Winging days and take place approximately every three weeks on average. Additional simulator time will be used in support of student training as required. CNATRA currently provides in-house TC-12B pilot training through various sources, including both government and contractor personnel and equipment. The contractor will be required to provide: all certified instructors, two TC-12B Flight Training Devices (FTD), support personnel required to operate and maintain the devices and any additional labor required for supervising and administering classroom and simulator training; and data rights for any contractor specific materials for this contracted training. The government will provide: facilities to support two TC-12B FTDs and associated contract personnel, all required course curricula/syllabi, and any additional government specific courseware/materials needed for the training of TC-12B pilots. These TC-12B training courses require both classroom academic and practical training using two TC-12B FTDs. The FTDs required shall simulate the performance and functional operation of the TC-12B aircraft and shall minimally meet FAA Level 6 FTD certification requirements as defined under current FAA Advisory Circular 120-45A (FAA certification is not required). In addition, the FTDs shall provide a freeze and reset capability and a minimum of a three-channel visual system capable of projecting a minimum 200-degree horizontal by a 40-degree vertical field of view and simulate VMC, IMC, day, and night conditions. The contractor shall provide training in Building 1824 at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. The contractor shall use the government-furnished facilities and course syllabi in conducting all classroom and simulator training. All instructors shall; have a minimum of 1,000 flight hours, have knowledge of DoD rules and regulations governing aircraft operations, and be either a prior military pilot or possess an FAA flight instructor certificate with an instrument rating. The projected period of performance is 18 months for the basic award, with three consecutive twelve-month options, followed by one six-month option. This acquisition will be 100% Small Business Set-aside (NAICS code for this requirement is 611512, size standard - $23.5M). Scheduled RFP release date is 17 Oct 08. Companies responding to the Sources Sought Announcements dated 8 May 08 and 22 August 08 (see RFP N61339-08-R-CACT) are considered to be on the source list and are requested not to respond to this announcement; Responses or questions are requested to be sent to tracey.hunter@navy.mil, but can be faxed to 407-380-4742, or mailed to: Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division; ATTN: T. Hunter - 25341; 12350 Research Pkwy.; Orlando, FL 32826-3275..

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division has a requirement to support the Chief of Naval Aviation Trainings (CNATRA) TC-12B (Navy configured Raytheon/Beechcraft King Air BE-200) pilot training program. The following individual pilot training courses are required: The Chief of Naval Aviation Training (CNATRA) requires the following individual pilot training courses: Advanced Multi-Engine MPTS Flight Training (see CNATRAINST 1542.147); Multi-Engine Flight Instructor and Transition Training (see CNATRAINST 1542.153); Intermediate Tiltrotor TC-12B Flight Training (see CNATRAINST 1542.145). Additional requirements include conducting Flight Checks, VIP/Winging Events and additional Simulator training as required. The purpose of the Advanced Multi-Engine MPTS Flight Training is to develop multi-engine flight skills while emphasizing instrument flying and crew coordination. At the successful completion of this training the flight student will be designated a naval aviator or USAF pilot qualified in multi-engine aircraft, and will have earned a standard instrument rating. The purpose of the Multi-Engine Flight Instructor and Transition Training is to provide designated aviators with appropriate flight procedures, instructional methodologies and techniques to instruct undergraduate flight students in the Advanced Multi-Engine MPTS and Intermediate E-2/C-2 phases of flight training. The Transition Training will prepare designated pilots with dissimilar flying experience for Naval Test Pilot School or for duty with a Maritime Patrol Fleet Replacement Squadron. The above listed Multi-Engine Flight Instructor and Transition Training can also be performed in three separate and distinct training blocks as follows: a) Copilot MPTS Training - the first block of Multi-Engine Flight Instructor Training, consists of the systems course as well as the first five CPT events; b) Aircraft Commander Upgrade Training - the second block of Transition Training, consists of two basic instrument and three radio instrument simulator events; c) Flight Instructor Upgrade Training - the third and final block of transition training. The purpose of the Intermediate Tiltrotor TC-12B Flight Training is to develop multi-engine flight skills while emphasizing instrument flying and crew coordination. At the successful completion of this phase of aviation training, the student will enter Advanced MV-22 helicopter training. Flight Checks are required for flight instructors and winged aviators and are flown as recurrent training. Training is a single, 1.5-hour simulator event flown for proficiency. VIP/Winging Events are special events that are public relations in nature. These events are in direct support of Student Winging days and take place approximately every three weeks on average. Additional simulator time will be used in support of student training as required. CNATRA currently provides in-house TC-12B pilot training through various sources, including both government and contractor personnel and equipment. The contractor will be required to provide: all certified instructors, two TC-12B Flight Training Devices (FTD), support personnel required to operate and maintain the devices and any additional labor required for supervising and administering classroom and simulator training; and data rights for any contractor specific materials for this contracted training. The government will provide: facilities to support two TC-12B FTDs and associated contract personnel, all required course curricula/syllabi, and any additional government specific courseware/materials needed for the training of TC-12B pilots. These TC-12B training courses require both classroom academic and practical training using two TC-12B FTDs. The FTDs required shall simulate the performance and functional operation of the TC-12B aircraft and shall minimally meet FAA Level 6 FTD certification requirements as defined under current FAA Advisory Circular 120-45A (FAA certification is not required). In addition, the FTDs shall provide a freeze and reset capability and a minimum of a three-channel visual system capable of projecting a minimum 200-degree horizontal by a 40-degree vertical field of view and simulate VMC, IMC, day, and night conditions. The contractor shall provide training in Building 1824 at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. The contractor shall use the government-furnished facilities and course syllabi in conducting all classroom and simulator training. All instructors shall; have a minimum of 1,000 flight hours, have knowledge of DoD rules and regulations governing aircraft operations, and be either a prior military pilot or possess an FAA flight instructor certificate with an instrument rating. The projected period of performance is 18 months for the basic award, with three consecutive twelve-month options, followed by one six-month option. This acquisition will be 100% Small Business Set-aside (NAICS code for this requirement is 611512, size standard - $23.5M). Scheduled RFP release date is 17 Oct 08. Companies responding to the Sources Sought Announcements dated 8 May 08 and 22 August 08 (see RFP N61339-08-R-CACT) are considered to be on the source list and are requested not to respond to this announcement; Responses or questions are requested to be sent to tracey.hunter@navy.mil, but can be faxed to 407-380-4742, or mailed to: Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division; ATTN: T. Hunter - 25341; 12350 Research Pkwy.; Orlando, FL 32826-3275.