F-35 portable trainer
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA558722Q0072
- Agency
- Air Forces Europe and Africa Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6910 Training Aids
- Place of performance
- RAF Lakenheath Suffolk United Kingdom
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This solicitation requests a portable F-35 flight simulator trainer to support readiness and training programs for the United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa. Key requirements for the trainer include resembling the F-35 aircraft in size and shape, transporting via an enclosed trailer with integrated propane tanks, and having the ability to fold wings and stabilizers for road transport. Quotes are due by August 22, 2022 and will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, and price. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by August 5th. Delivery of the trainer is required within 120 days of award.
There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. The primary NAICS code is 336411 and PSC code is U009. No incumbent or current contractors are named. The place of performance will be RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Key details include delivery of a single mobile F-35 flight simulator trainer capable of simulating engine, intake, landing gear, fuselage, and cockpit fires to support pilot training and operational competence for the 48th Fighter Wing mission.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
Ammendment 0003
Adding estimated dimensions for trailer/trainer.
Ammendment 0002
To address Q&A, please see attached Q&A.
Ammendment 0001
To address conflicting dates, attachments 0002, and 0004 have been updated to reflect the following date.
Questions closing at 1400 GMT, 5 August, 2022.
Quotations due by 1400 GMT, 22 August, 2022.
F-35 Mobile trainer for the RADR and ACE program. Additionally used for operational competence for the 48th FW mission.
- The trainer should resemble the F-35 Lightning II air frame in size and shape
- The trainer should be able to be transported on a trailer.
- The transport trailer should be included.
- The trailer should have integrated propane tanks connected to or have the ability to be easily connected to the
trainer.
- The connection hose should be long enough to allow safe operation of the trainer while maintaining a safe distance
from the propane tanks.
- The trainer should have the ability to fold in the wings, vertical stabilizers, and horizontal stabilizers to allow the
unit to become narrow enough for transport on roads.
- When about the be used, the trainer should be able to be rolled off the trailer easily.
- When training is concluded, the trainer should be able to be rolled back on to the trailer easily.
- The trainer should come with some kind of weather protection (I.E. Tarp) to protect the asset from the elements.
- The trainer should be able to present the following scenarios:
- Rear engine fire.
- Intake fire.
- Main landing gear fire.
- Fuselage Fire.
- Cockpit Fire.
Required delivery date above is based off of the industry delivery of approximately 120 days.
Update #3 ·
Ammendment 0002
To address Q&A, please see attached Q&A.
Ammendment 0001
To address conflicting dates, attachments 0002, and 0004 have been updated to reflect the following date.
Questions closing at 1400 GMT, 5 August, 2022.
Quotations due by 1400 GMT, 22 August, 2022.
F-35 Mobile trainer for the RADR and ACE program. Additionally used for operational competence for the 48th FW mission.
- The trainer should resemble the F-35 Lightning II air frame in size and shape
- The trainer should be able to be transported on a trailer.
- The transport trailer should be included.
- The trailer should have integrated propane tanks connected to or have the ability to be easily connected to the
trainer.
- The connection hose should be long enough to allow safe operation of the trainer while maintaining a safe distance
from the propane tanks.
- The trainer should have the ability to fold in the wings, vertical stabilizers, and horizontal stabilizers to allow the
unit to become narrow enough for transport on roads.
- When about the be used, the trainer should be able to be rolled off the trailer easily.
- When training is concluded, the trainer should be able to be rolled back on to the trailer easily.
- The trainer should come with some kind of weather protection (I.E. Tarp) to protect the asset from the elements.
- The trainer should be able to present the following scenarios:
- Rear engine fire.
- Intake fire.
- Main landing gear fire.
- Fuselage Fire.
- Cockpit Fire.
Required delivery date above is based off of the industry delivery of approximately 120 days.
Update #2 ·
Ammendment 0001
To address conflicting dates, attachments 0002, and 0004 have been updated to reflect the following date.
Questions closing at 1400 GMT, 5 August, 2022.
Quotations due by 1400 GMT, 22 August, 2022.
F-35 Mobile trainer for the RADR and ACE program. Additionally used for operational competence for the 48th FW mission.
- The trainer should resemble the F-35 Lightning II air frame in size and shape
- The trainer should be able to be transported on a trailer.
- The transport trailer should be included.
- The trailer should have integrated propane tanks connected to or have the ability to be easily connected to the
trainer.
- The connection hose should be long enough to allow safe operation of the trainer while maintaining a safe distance
from the propane tanks.
- The trainer should have the ability to fold in the wings, vertical stabilizers, and horizontal stabilizers to allow the
unit to become narrow enough for transport on roads.
- When about the be used, the trainer should be able to be rolled off the trailer easily.
- When training is concluded, the trainer should be able to be rolled back on to the trailer easily.
- The trainer should come with some kind of weather protection (I.E. Tarp) to protect the asset from the elements.
- The trainer should be able to present the following scenarios:
- Rear engine fire.
- Intake fire.
- Main landing gear fire.
- Fuselage Fire.
- Cockpit Fire.
Required delivery date above is based off of the industry delivery of approximately 120 days.
Update #1 ·
F-35 Mobile trainer for the RADR and ACE program. Additionally used for operational competence for the 48th FW mission.
- The trainer should resemble the F-35 Lightning II air frame in size and shape
- The trainer should be able to be transported on a trailer.
- The transport trailer should be included.
- The trailer should have integrated propane tanks connected to or have the ability to be easily connected to the
trainer.
- The connection hose should be long enough to allow safe operation of the trainer while maintaining a safe distance
from the propane tanks.
- The trainer should have the ability to fold in the wings, vertical stabilizers, and horizontal stabilizers to allow the
unit to become narrow enough for transport on roads.
- When about the be used, the trainer should be able to be rolled off the trailer easily.
- When training is concluded, the trainer should be able to be rolled back on to the trailer easily.
- The trainer should come with some kind of weather protection (I.E. Tarp) to protect the asset from the elements.
- The trainer should be able to present the following scenarios:
- Rear engine fire.
- Intake fire.
- Main landing gear fire.
- Fuselage Fire.
- Cockpit Fire.
Required delivery date above is based off of the industry delivery of approximately 120 days.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Dimensions Ammendment 0003.pdf | ||
| Q and A.pdf | ||
| Attachment 0004 Combined Synopsis.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - FA558722Q0072.pdf | ||
| Attachment 0002 Quote Sheet.pdf | ||
| Attachment 0002 Quote Sheet.pdf | ||
| Attachment 0001 Instruction to Offerors and Evaluation.pdf | ||
| Attachment 0004 Combined Synopsis.pdf | ||
| Attachment 0003 Specifications.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - FA558722Q0072.pdf |
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