Advanced Helicopter Training System Program for Ground Based Training System (N61340-19-R-0096)

******AHTS TH-73A GBTS Draft Documents and Pre-Solicitation Conference Announcement*********

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division will host a Pre-Solicitation Conference for the Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS) for the TH-73A Ground Based Training System (GBTS) program.

When: 14-15 January 2020.  A general session will be held on 14 January from 0800 ET – 1030 ET, which will include a walkthrough. One-on-one sessions will be held on 14 January from 1245 ET – 1700 ET and 15 January from 0800 ET -1700 ET.  The duration of each session will be a maximum of 60 minutes.  It is preferred that any company requesting a one-on-one session attend the general session.       

Where:  Paxuent River, MD (No longer at NAS Whiting Field)

Purpose: To increase awareness of our draft solicitation.  Provide a walk though of the facility and an overview of the draft solicitation and facilitate Government and industry communication with the intent of promoting a better understanding of the Government's requirement.  Conduct one-on-one sessions to encourage active industry participation in the review of the draft solicitation and allow interested parties to ask the Government questions to better understand the requirements. 

The anticipated applicable North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 611512 Flight Training, with a size standard of $27.5 million and the Product Service Code of U099 Other Education and Training.

Registration Instructions for the General Session:  Send an email to the primary and secondary points of contacts listed below.  Please use "AHTS GBTS PSC GS" in the subject line.  The email should contain the name of the company, business size and CAGE code.  

Registration Instructions for a One-on-One Session:  Send an email to the primary and secondary point of contacts listed below.  Please use "AHTS GBTS PSC OOO Session" in the subject line.  The email should contain the name of the company, business size, CAGE code, and the name and position of the attendees. Due to capacity limits for the one-on-one sessions, the number of participants should be no more than five people per company.  One-on-one sessions will be scheduled based on the date and time stamp of the email.  If your company is requesting a specific date and time for the one-on-one session, all attempts will be made to accommodate the request.  However, if the date and time is filled, the next available date and time will be scheduled.  If your company does not request a specific date and time, the next available date and time will be scheduled.  You will receive a confirmation email with the date and time for the one-on-one session by 7 January 2020. 

Disclaimer:  This announcement is not a request for proposal, contract, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government will not assume liability for costs incurred by any attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.

Primary Point of Contact:

Cynthia D. Armound, AHTS GBTS Contract Specialist

Email:  cynthia.armound@navy.mil

Phone: 407-380-8460

Secondary Point of Contact:

Erin B. Young, AHTS GBTS Procuring Contracting Officer

Email: erin.b.young@navy.mil

Phone: 407-380-4155

If out of office please include the following POC

Jessica McTaggart

Email: Jessica.mctaggart@navy.mil      

Phone: 407-380-8458

*****AHTS TH-73 GBTS Responses to Industry Day Questions*********

Note:  Any proprietary questions submitted are not included in this FBO posting.  Please see all other questions received from the AHTS TH-73 GBTS Industry Day and associated Government responses.  

******AHTS TH-73A GBTS Draft Documents and Pre-Solicitation Conference Announcement*********

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division will host a Pre-Solicitation Conference for the Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS) for the TH-73A Ground Based Training System (GBTS) program.

When: 14-15 January 2020.  A general session will be held on 14 January from 0800 CT – 1030 CT, which will include a walkthrough. One-on-one sessions will be held on 14 January from 1245 CT – 1700 CT and 15 January from 0800 CT -1700 CT.  The duration of each session will be a maximum of 60 minutes.  It is preferred that any company requesting a one-on-one session attend the general session.       

Where:  NAS Whiting Field, FL

Purpose: To increase awareness of our draft solicitation.  Provide a walk though of the facility and an overview of the draft solicitation and facilitate Government and industry communication with the intent of promoting a better understanding of the Government's requirement.  Conduct one-on-one sessions to encourage active industry participation in the review of the draft solicitation and allow interested parties to ask the Government questions to better understand the requirements. 

The anticipated applicable North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 611512 Flight Training, with a size standard of $27.5 million and the Product Service Code of U099 Other Education and Training.

Registration Instructions for the General Session:  Send an email to the primary and secondary points of contacts listed below.  Please use "AHTS GBTS PSC GS" in the subject line.  The email should contain the name of the company, business size and CAGE code.  

Registration Instructions for a One-on-One Session:  Send an email to the primary and secondary point of contacts listed below.  Please use "AHTS GBTS PSC OOO Session" in the subject line.  The email should contain the name of the company, business size, CAGE code, and the name and position of the attendees. Due to capacity limits for the one-on-one sessions, the number of participants should be no more than five people per company.  One-on-one sessions will be scheduled based on the date and time stamp of the email.  If your company is requesting a specific date and time for the one-on-one session, all attempts will be made to accommodate the request.  However, if the date and time is filled, the next available date and time will be scheduled.  If your company does not request a specific date and time, the next available date and time will be scheduled.  You will receive a confirmation email with the date and time for the one-on-one session by 7 January 2020. 

Disclaimer:  This announcement is not a request for proposal, contract, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government will not assume liability for costs incurred by any attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.

Primary Point of Contact:

Cynthia D. Armound, AHTS GBTS Contract Specialist

Email:  cynthia.armound@navy.mil

Phone: 407-380-8460

Secondary Point of Contact:

Erin B. Young, AHTS GBTS Procuring Contracting Officer

Email: erin.b.young@navy.mil

Phone: 407-380-4155

If out of office please include the following POC

Jessica McTaggart

Email: Jessica.mctaggart@navy.mil      

Phone: 407-380-8458

*****AHTS TH-73 GBTS Responses to Industry Day Questions*********

Note:  Any proprietary questions submitted are not included in this FBO posting.  Please see all other questions received from the AHTS TH-73 GBTS Industry Day and associated Government responses.  

*****AHTS TH-73 GBTS Responses to Industry Day Questions*********
Note:  Any proprietary questions submitted are not included in this FBO posting.  Please see all other questions received from the AHTS TH-73 GBTS Industry Day and associated Government responses.  

**********AHTS TH-XX GBTS Industry Day Announcement Update************

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division will host an Industry Day for the Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS) for TH-XX Ground Based Training System (GBTS) program.

Update:  Please see the attached Industry Day Agenda, NAS Whiting Field Map, Draft TH-XX ATS Facility Drawings, labeled Appendix A and Industry Day One-On-One questions.

The purpose of the One-On-One sessions are to encourage industry participation in the review of the PWS and allow interested parties to ask the Government questions.   While you are free to provide a capabilities brief during this session, the government team highly recommends the one-hour One-On-One session include meaningful interchanges with industry by addressing the provided Industry Day One-On-One questions, and any questions pertaining to the PWS. 

Disclaimer: This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Government will not assume liability for costs incurred by any attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.

AHTS TH-XX GBTS Industry Day Announcement Update

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division will host an Industry Day for the Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS) for TH-XX Ground Based Training System (GBTS) program.

Update:  Please see the attached DRAFT DOCUMENTS: Solicitation N61340-19-R-0096 Sections B-K, Draft PWS Addendums A, B, and Appendix C. The draft documents are provided for industry review to promote industry communication with the intent of providing a better understanding of the Government requirement.

Registration for ID general session and one-on-one sessions closes on 2 July 2019 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

Disclaimer: This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Government will not assume liability for costs incurred by any attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.

AHTS GBTS Industry Day Announcement

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division will host an Industry Day for the Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS) for the TH-XX Ground Based Training System (GBTS) program.

When: 9-10 July 2019.  A general session will be held on 9 July from 0800 CT - 1000 CT, followed by facilities walkthrough from 1015 CT - 1130 CT. One-on-one sessions will be held on 9 July from 1245 CT - 1700 CT and 10 July from 0800 CT -1700 CT.  The duration of each session will be a maximum of 60 minutes.  It is preferred that any company requesting a one-on-one session attend the general session.       

Where:  NAS Whiting Field, FL

Purpose: To increase awareness of industry capabilities and gather data to shape the future procurement strategy.  Provide a walk though of the facility and an overview of the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and facilitate Government and industry communication with the intent of promoting a better understanding of the Government's requirement.  Conduct one-on-one sessions to encourage active industry participation in the review of the PWS and allow interested parties to ask the Government questions to better understand the requirements.  The draft PWS is anticipated to be posted prior to the Industry day.

The anticipated applicable North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 611512 Flight Training, with a size standard of $27.5 million and the Product Service Code of U099 Other Education and Training.

Registration Instructions for the General Session:  Send an email to the primary and secondary points of contacts listed below.  Please use "AHTS GBTS ID GS" in the subject line.  The email should contain the name of the company, business size and CAGE code.  

Registration Instructions for a One-on-One Session:  Send an email to the primary and secondary point of contacts listed below.  Please use "AHTS GBTS ID OOO Session" in the subject line.  The email should contain the name of the company, business size, CAGE code, and the name and position of the attendees. Due to capacity limits for the one-on-one sessions, the number of participants should be no more than five people per company.  One-on-one sessions will be scheduled based on the date and time stamp of the email.  If your company is requesting a specific date and time for the one-on-one session, all attempts will be made to accommodate the request.  However, if the date and time is filled, the next available date and time will be scheduled.  If your company does not request a specific date and time, the next available date and time will be scheduled.  You will receive a confirmation email with the date and time for the one-on-one session. 

Disclaimer:  This announcement is not a request for proposal, contract, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government will not assume liability for costs incurred by any attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.

Primary Point of Contact:
Cynthia D. Armound, AHTS GBTS Contract Specialist
Email:  cynthia.armound@navy.mil
Phone: 407-380-8460

Secondary Point of Contact:
Erin B. Young, AHTS GBTS Procuring Contracting Officer
Email: erin.b.young@navy.mil
Phone: 407-380-4155