AT-6 Equipment and Training

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA8691-24-C-B005-ss
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
Place of performance
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center is conducting market research for equipment and training services to support the Royal Thai Air Force at Wing 41 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The procurement involves specialized AT-6 aircraft components including TNR2x ROVER handheld transceivers with associated parts, MX15-D purge kits, commercial dehumidifiers, and AT-6 tow bars, along with comprehensive training services focusing on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to deliver equipment internationally to Thailand and conduct on-site training programs, with requirements including OCONUS user training for transceivers and Mobile Training Team instruction on AERONet/MX-15D tactics and procedures. This Sources Sought Synopsis under FAR 5.2 is strictly for market research purposes and will not result in contract awards, with responses helping determine whether the eventual solicitation will be sole source, full and open competition, or set aside for small businesses. The response deadline is October 8, 2025, and interested vendors are encouraged to monitor the site for updates and submit requests for additional information to the designated points of contact.

No set-aside designation has been established for this opportunity, as the government will use market research responses to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy moving forward. The procurement includes specific quantities of 2 TNR2x transceivers, 2 MX15-D purge kits, 2 dehumidifiers, and 10 AT-6 tow bars, with training components covering up to 10 work week days of instruction for up to 10 students. The training will specifically enhance the Royal Thai Air Force's ISR capabilities using AT-6TH aircraft, emphasizing intelligence processing, exploitation, and dissemination using MX-15D sensor technology and AERONet datalink systems. All equipment must be compatible with local Thai electrical standards and include transportation and shipping to the specified military installation. The government has not disclosed budget ranges or award values in this preliminary market research phase, nor has it identified any incumbent contractors or preferred vendors for these specialized aircraft support services.

Notice text

Interested vendors are encouraged to check this site often to view any updates and additions. The government is interested in providing as much information as possible to interested vendors. If there is a particular document or specific information an interested vendor would like to see included in the Bidder’s Library, please send that request to the Points of Contact identified herein.

PLEASE NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT SOLICITING PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME. NO CONTRACT WILL RESULT FROM THIS POSTING.

  1. DESCRIPTION:

This is a SOURCES SSOUGHT SYNOPSIS (SSS) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the United States Government (USG) to form a binding contract. The USG is conducting market research to identify, as potential sources and subcontracting opportunities, firms that may possess the expertise, capabilities, experience and necessary data to completely and competitively respond to all requirements to provide Equipment and Training for the Royal Thai Air Force as described below. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this acquisition has not been determined.

1.1 REQUIREMENTS:

Equipment and Training (Attachment 1) NOTE- Vendors must have the capability to deliver these components internationally to Thailand and conduct training in Thailand.

2. CAPABILITY SURVEY:

2.1 Company Response

  • Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this market research. The results of this market research will allow the USG to make a determination as to whether this effort will be a sole source, full and open, full and open after exclusion of sources, or a small business set-aside acquisition. It is advised that you provide a sufficient response to all capability questions to allow the USG to appropriately assess your capabilities.
  • Any information submitted by respondents to this SSS is strictly voluntary. This SSS does not constitute an RFP or an Invitation for Bid. SSS issuance does not restrict the US’s ultimate acquisition approach. The USG will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this notice, nor pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this SSS.
  • Direct and concise responses are required and should clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements, including joint ventures, should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. Marketing material is considered an insufficient response to this SSS.

2.2 Business Information

In response to this SSS, please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

  • Company/Institute Name:
  • Address:
  • Point of Contact:
  • Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code:
  • Phone Number:
  • E-mail Address:
  • Web Page URL:
  • Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336411, Aircraft Manufacturing. Size Standard: 1500 employees. Based on this NAICS Code, state your company business size. If you are a Small Business (SB, WOSB, EDWOSB, SOB, 8(a), HUBZone, BOSB, SDVOSB), please explain whether your company would be capable of meeting the requirements of FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.
  • Small Business (Yes/No)
  • Woman Owned Small Business (Yes/No)
  • Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes/No)
  • Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (Yes/No)
  • Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (Yes/No)
  • 8(a) Certified (Yes/No)
  • HUBZone Certified (Yes/No)
  • Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes/No)
  • Large Business (Yes/No)
  • System for Award Management (SAM) Registered (Yes/No)

All prospective contractors must be registered in the SAM database to be awarded a DoD contract. The Government believes the NAICS code for this acquisition is 336411. If you do not agree, please suggest a NAICS code and provide your rationale. The NAICS code for this requirement, if applicable to the company’s capabilities, should be included in the company’s NAICS code listing in SAM.

2.3 General Capability:

  • Describe briefly the elements of your company and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.
  • Describe your company’s past experience on previous projects (no more than five examples) similar in purpose and/or complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual points of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). Include your company’s responsibility/role as a prime and/or subcontractor on each of these projects.
  • Describe your specific capabilities of working with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts in the past and registration with the U.S. Department of State for import and export of materials.
  • Describe your experience with supporting aircraft in accordance with Federation Aviation Administration (FAA), or equivalent requirements and providing support personnel who are FAA0certified (or equivalent).
  • Describe any other relevant topics, concerns, and information that will help the USG in forming an acquisition strategy.
  1. ADMINISTRATION
  • Interested parties who believe they can provide the required AT-6 equipment and training may respond by submitting their response to the above questions in paragraphs 2.2, Business Information and paragraph 2.3, General Information, via email. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. The intent of this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Please submit all responses related to this notice, via email, to Jacquelyn.cain@us.af.mil by 4:00 PM (EDT) Wednesday  8 October 2025.
  • The USG does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this SSS or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection FAR 31.205-18, Bid and Proposal costs, of the FAR. Companies responding to this SSS are advised that participation does not ensure involvement in future solicitations or contract awards. The USG shall not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparation or participation in this SSS. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this SSS.
  • A point of contact that can speak for the responding company should be identified to support further USG inquiries as well as explanations that might be needed with regard to the information provided.
  • Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. The intent of this notice is not a request for proposal.

Files

File Type Posted
FY25 Competition BOM 22Sep2025.pdf PDF

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