Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft (NSRWA) Worldwide Training Support Services (WTSS) W91260-14-R-0003

1. This announcement is in support of the Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft (NSRWA) Project Management Officer (PMO) Worldwide Training Support Services (WTSS) W91260-14-R-0003. This acquisition is to provide training support services, training equipment and materiel procurement to support the NSRWA PMO requirements. This acquisition includes performance at worldwide locations, both inside the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). Projects may support any US Government entity, partner nations, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers approved by NSRWA PMO. The scope includes all services, supplies, materials, equipment, and manpower necessary to provide training at the apprentice, journeyman or master level for a variety of non-standard aircraft, aircraft systems, aircraft support systems and Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS). TADSS requirements will be ancillary to training services. Platforms supported by this PWS include all non-standard aircraft (e.g. Mi-17, Mi-35, AH-6, MD-530, MD-500, Bell 200/400 series, and other various aircraft as determined by future requirements.) Training programs include, but limited to, maintenance, aircrew, aircraft support systems and training aids, devices, simulator, and simulations; new equipment; and sustainment training and could be potentially require contractor to acquire and/or maintain non-standard aircraft simulators to support training.

2. The purpose of this announcement is to publish Amendment 0001 of Solicitation W91260-14-R-0003. Amendment 0001 provides solicitation revisions and extends the response due date. The Government responses to industry questions is forthcoming and will be published to FedBizOpps. All documents will be published to the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) Secure/Sensitive Package folder of this announcement. The Government will no longer accept questions with regards to the solicitation requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to read all documents posted to ensure understanding of all solicitation requirements. Please note as Amendment 0001 will provide revisions to documents, it is the vendor's responsibility to ensure understanding of the terms and conditions as identified in the solicitation.


3. The name of this acquisition is currently entitled, Worldwide Training Support Services (WTSS). However, upon contract award, the name of the acquisition may change to Worldwide Logistics Support Services - Training (WLSS-T). Additional information, as it becomes available, will be posted to FedBizOpps (https://www.fbo.gov). It is the responsibility of the interested parties to review the site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents.

4. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ARMY'S PROCUREMENT SYSTEMS (PROCUREMENT DEFENSE DESKTOP (PD2)) AUTOMATICALLY PUBLISHES SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS TO ARMY SINGLE FACE TO INDUSTRY (AFSI). INTERESTED PARTIES CAN ACCESS THROUGH THE FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNTIES (FEDBIZOPPS), BUT THESE SYSTEM GENERATED FILES PROVIDE EACH SOLICITATION SECTION AS A SEPARATE DOCUMENT AND DO NOT PROVIDE SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS. THE OFFICIAL SOLICITATION, RELATED DOCUMENTS, AND AMENDMENTS ARE PUBLISHED ON THE FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WEBSITE AS A MODIFICATION/AMENDMENT (NOTICE TYPE) AND CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE SENSITIVE/SECURE PACKAGE.

5. Document Access: If vendor was previously provided secure document access to support any previous notice, their privileges should still be valid. If a vendor requires electronic access, it is a Two Step Process as follows: 1) Request must be made through FedBizOpps; and 2) email document access letter (Attachment entitled, Secure Document Access Request, found under the Additional Documentation link) via email to jennifer.d.baker2.civ@mail.mil and theresa.m.coffenberry.civ@mail.mil.

1. This announcement is in support of the Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft (NSRWA) Project Management Officer (PMO) Worldwide Training Support Services (WTSS) W91260-14-R-0003. This acquisition is to provide training support services, training equipment and materiel procurement to support the NSRWA PMO requirements. This acquisition includes performance at worldwide locations, both inside the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). Projects may support any US Government entity, partner nations, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers approved by NSRWA PMO. The scope includes all services, supplies, materials, equipment, and manpower necessary to provide training at the apprentice, journeyman or master level for a variety of non-standard aircraft, aircraft systems, aircraft support systems and Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS). TADSS requirements will be ancillary to training services. Platforms supported by this PWS include all non-standard aircraft (e.g. Mi-17, Mi-35, AH-6, MD-530, MD-500, Bell 200/400 series, and other various aircraft as determined by future requirements.) Training programs include, but limited to, maintenance, aircrew, aircraft support systems and training aids, devices, simulator, and simulations; new equipment; and sustainment training and could be potentially require contractor to acquire and/or maintain non-standard aircraft simulators to support training.

2. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate to interested parties the Government's intent to respond to industry questions. Once responses are finalized, they will be published to FedBizOpps. It is also the Government's intent to execute an amendment to Solicitation W91260-14-R-0003. Amendment 0001 will provide revised documents and extend the response due date. All documents will be published to the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) Secure/Sensitive Package folder of this announcement. The Government will no longer accept questions with regards to the solicitation requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to read all documents posted to ensure understanding of all solicitation requirements. Please note as Amendment 0001 will provide revisions to documents, it is the vendor's responsibility to ensure understanding of the terms and conditions as identified in the solicitation.


3. The name of this acquisition is currently entitled, Worldwide Training Support Services (WTSS). However, upon contract award, the name of the acquisition may change to Worldwide Logistics Support Services - Training (WLSS-T). Additional information, as it becomes available, will be posted to FedBizOpps (https://www.fbo.gov). It is the responsibility of the interested parties to review the site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents.

4. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ARMY'S PROCUREMENT SYSTEMS (PROCUREMENT DEFENSE DESKTOP (PD2)) AUTOMATICALLY PUBLISHES SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS TO ARMY SINGLE FACE TO INDUSTRY (AFSI). INTERESTED PARTIES CAN ACCESS THROUGH THE FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNTIES (FEDBIZOPPS), BUT THESE SYSTEM GENERATED FILES PROVIDE EACH SOLICITATION SECTION AS A SEPARATE DOCUMENT AND DO NOT PROVIDE SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS. THE OFFICIAL SOLICITATION, RELATED DOCUMENTS, AND AMENDMENTS ARE PUBLISHED ON THE FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WEBSITE AS A MODIFICATION/AMENDMENT (NOTICE TYPE) AND CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE SENSITIVE/SECURE PACKAGE.

5. Document Access: If vendor was previously provided secure document access to support any previous notice, their privileges should still be valid. If a vendor requires electronic access, it is a Two Step Process as follows: 1) Request must be made through FedBizOpps; and 2) email document access letter (Attachment entitled, Secure Document Access Request, found under the Additional Documentation link) via email to jennifer.d.baker2.civ@mail.mil and theresa.m.coffenberry.civ@mail.mil.

The purpose of this announcement is to provide notice to industry that the final Solicitation W91260-14-R-0003, including all Attachments and Exhibit A, has been published to the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) Secure/Sensitive Package folder of this announcement. Proposals for this solicitation are due 1300 Mountain Time on 13 October 2015.

2. The name of this acquisition is currently entitled, Worldwide Training Support Services (WTSS). However, upon contract award, the name of the acquisition may change to Worldwide Logistics Support Services - Training (WLSS-T). Additional information, as it becomes available, will be posted to FedBizOpps (https://www.fbo.gov). It is the responsibility of the interested parties to review the site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents.

3. This acquisition is to provide training support services, training equipment and materiel procurement to support the NSRWA PMO requirements. This acquisition includes performance at worldwide locations, both inside the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). Projects may support any US Government entity, partner nations, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers approved by NSRWA PMO. The scope includes all services, supplies, materials, equipment, and manpower necessary to provide training at the apprentice, journeyman or master level for a variety of non-standard aircraft, aircraft systems, aircraft support systems and Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS). TADSS requirements will be ancillary to training services. Platforms supported by this PWS include all non-standard aircraft (e.g. Mi-17, Mi-35, AH-6, MD-530, MD-500, Bell 200/400 series, and other various aircraft as determined by future requirements.) Training programs include, but limited to, maintenance, aircrew, aircraft support systems and training aids, devices, simulator, and simulations; new equipment; and sustainment training and could be potentially require contractor to acquire and/or maintain non-standard aircraft simulators to support training.

4. Please note the solicitation terms and conditions have changed since the last posting. It is the vendor's responsibility to ensure understanding of the terms and conditions as identified in this final solicitation.

5. Document Access: If vendor was previously provided secure document access to support any previous notice, their privileges should still be valid. If a vendor requires electronic access, it is a Two Step Process as follows: 1) Request must be made through FedBizOpps; and 2) email document access letter (Attachment entitled, Secure Document Access Request, found under the Additional Documentation link) via email to jennifer.d.baker2.civ@mail.mil and theresa.m.coffenberry.civ@mail.mil.

1. This announcement is in support of the Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft (NSRWA) Project Management Office (PMO) requirement to provide Worldwide Training Support Services (WTSS), Solicitation W91260-14-R-0003. The purpose is to provide notice to interested parties that the Government responses to questions generated as a result of the draft solicitation W91260-14-R-0003 posting on 30 June 2015 have been uploaded to Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) Sensitive/Secure Package folder of this announcement

2. The name of this acquisition is currently entitled, Worldwide Training Support Services (WTSS). However, upon contract award, the name of the acquisition may change to Worldwide Logistics Support Services - Training (WLSS-T). Additional information, as it becomes available, will be posted to this announcement and will be available on ASFI (https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi) and flow to FedBizOpps (https://www.fbo.gov). It is the responsibility of the interested parties to review the site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents.

3. This acquisition is to provide training support services, training equipment and materiel procurement to support the NSRWA PMO requirements. This acquisition includes performance at worldwide locations, both inside the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). Projects may support any US Government entity, partner nations, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers approved by NSRWA PMO. The scope includes all services, supplies, materials, equipment, and manpower necessary to provide training at the apprentice, journeyman or master level for a variety of non-standard aircraft, aircraft systems, aircraft support systems and Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS). TADSS requirements will be ancillary to training services. Platforms supported by this PWS include all non-standard aircraft (e.g. Mi-17, Mi-35, AH-6, MD-530, MD-500, Bell 200/400 series, and other various aircraft as determined by future requirements.) Training programs include, but limited to, maintenance, aircrew, aircraft support systems and training aids, devices, simulator, and simulations; new equipment; and sustainment training and could be potentially require contractor to acquire and/or maintain non-standard aircraft simulators to support training.

4. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. If/when final solicitation is issued, it is the vendor's responsibility to ensure understanding of the terms and conditions as identified in final solicitation.

5. Document Access: If vendor was previously provided secure document access to support any previous notice, their privileges should still be valid. If a vendor requires electronic access, it is a Two Step Process as follows: 1) Request must be made through FedBizOpps; and 2) email document access letter (Attachment entitled, Secure Document Access Request, found under the Additional documentation link) via email to jennifer.d.baker2.civ@mail.mil and theresa.m.coffenberry.civ@mail.mil.

1. This notice ( quote mark Draft quote mark Solicitation) is being published, for market research purposes only. quote mark Draft quote mark Solicitation W91260-14-R-0003 is to support the Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft (NSRWA) Project Management Office (PMO) Worldwide Training Support Services (WTSS) for Non-Standard Aircraft Systems. Non-Standard Aircraft Systems are defined as those systems not supported within the DoD standard logistics systems. Examples of non-standard aircraft include Mi-17, Mi-35, MD-530, MD-500, Bell 200/400 series, and other various aircraft. This acquisition is for training support services, training equipment and materiel procurement to support the NSRWA PMO requirements. This acquisition includes work performance at worldwide locations, both inside the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). Projects may support any US Government entity, partner nations, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers approved by PM NSRWA. The scope includes all services, supplies, materials, equipment, and manpower necessary to develop, implement and execute training at the apprentice, journeyman or master level for a variety of non-standard aircraft, aircraft systems, aircraft support systems and Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS). The contractor shall provide the ability to resolve issues in coordination with the cognizant airworthiness or engineering authority as defined in each individual Task Order (TO). The Contractor could be required to conduct training in English and other languages. Training programs include, but limited to, maintenance, aircrew, aircraft support systems and training aids, devices, simulator, and simulations; new equipment; and sustainment training.

2. This is a quote mark Draft quote mark Request for Proposal (RFP), only. A solicitation is not being issued at this time and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award any contracts, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular approach. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this quote mark Draft quote mark Solicitation is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned. No entitlements to payment of direct or indirect cost or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses or the Government's use of such information. The information obtained from industries in response to this notice may be used in revising the quote mark Draft quote mark Solicitation. Vendors are reminded this quote mark Draft quote mark Solicitation could change before final issuance. If/when final solicitation is issued it is the vendor's responsibility to ensure understanding of the terms and conditions as identified in the final solicitation.

3. Document Access: The quote mark Draft quote mark RFP has been uploaded to FedBizOpps Sensitive/Secure Package folder of this announcement. If vendor was previously provided secure document access to support any previous notice, their privileges should still be valid. If a vendor requires electronic access, it is a two-step process as follows: 1) request must be made through FedBizOpps; and 2) email document access letter (Attachment entitled quote mark Secure Document Access Request quote mark found under the Additional documentation link) via email to jennifer.d.baker2.civ@mail.mil and theresa.m.coffenberry.civ@mail.mil.

4. The Government will be accepting questions/comments addressing solicitation requirements. Responses shall be received by Theresa Coffenberry, Contracting Officer (Theresa.m.coffenberry.civ@mail.mil and Jennifer Baker, Contract Specialist (Jennifer.d.baker2.civ@mai.mil) no later than 1400 Mountain Time, Tuesday, 13 July 2015. Vendor questions, to include Government responses, will be uploaded to FedBizOpps Sensitive/Secure Package folder of this announcement.

5. Additional information, as it becomes available, will be posted as well as amendments to this announcement and will be available for viewing on Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to review the site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents.

1. This announcement is in support of the Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft (NSRWA) Project Management Office (PMO) requirement to provide Worldwide Training Support Services (WTSS), Solicitation W91260-14-R-0003. The purpose is to provide notice to interested parties that the Government responses to Questions and Answers (Q&As) generated as a result of the posting on 9 January 2015 have been uploaded to Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) Sensitive/Secure Package folder of this announcement. Please note that the paragraph numbers referenced in the Q&As correspond to the paragraph numbers of the draft documents that were uploaded with the 9 January 2015 posting. Any future draft or final documents may contain paragraph numbers which have been revised.

2. The name of this acquisition is currently entitled, Worldwide Training Support Services (WTSS). However, upon contract award, the name of the acquisition may change to Worldwide Logistics Support Services - Training (WLSS-T). Additional information, as it becomes available, will be posted to this announcement and will be available on ASFI (https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi) and flow to FedBizOpps (https://www.fbo.gov). It is the responsibility of the interested parties to review the site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents.

3. This acquisition is to provide training support services, training equipment and materiel procurement to support the NSRWA PMO requirements. This acquisition includes performance at worldwide locations, both inside the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). Projects may support any US Government entity, partner nations, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers approved by NSRWA PMO. The scope includes all services, supplies, materials, equipment, and manpower necessary to provide training at the apprentice, journeyman or master level for a variety of non-standard aircraft, aircraft systems, aircraft support systems and Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS). TADSS requirements will be ancillary to training services. Platforms supported by this PWS include all non-standard aircraft (Mi-17, Mi-35, AH-6, MD-530, MD-500, Bell 200/400 series, and other various aircraft as determined by future requirements.) Training programs include, but limited to, maintenance, aircrew, aircraft support systems and training aids, devices, simulator, and simulations; new equipment; and sustainment training and could be potentially require contractor to acquire and/or maintain non-standard aircraft simulators to support training.

4. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this posting is strictly voluntary. Comments will not be returned. No entitlements to payment of direct, indirect cost or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submissions or the Government's use of such information. Vendors are reminded that the Acquisition Strategy has not been approved; therefore, could change before final issuance. If/when final solicitation is issued, it is the vendor's responsibility to ensure understanding of the terms and conditions as identified in final solicitation.

5. Document Access: If vendor was previously provided secure document access to support any previous notice, their privileges should still be valid. If a vendor requires electronic access, it is a two step process as follows: 1) request must be made through FedBizOpps; and 2) email document access letter (Attachment entitled, Secure Document Access Request, found under the Additional documentation link) via email to jennifer.d.baker2.civ@mail.mil and theresa.m.coffenberry.civ@mail.mil.

1. This notice is being published, for market research purposes only. W91260-14-R-0003 is for Worldwide Training Support Services (WTSS) in support of the Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft (NSRWA) Project Management Office (PMO) located in Huntsville, Alabama.

2. This WTSS acquisition is to provide training support services, training equipment and materiel procurement to support the NSRWA PMO requirements. This acquisition includes performance at worldwide locations, both inside the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). Projects may support any US Government entity, partner nations, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers approved by NSRWA PMO. The scope includes all services, supplies, materials, equipment, and manpower necessary to develop, implement and execute training at the apprentice, journeyman or master level for a variety of non-standard aircraft, aircraft systems, aircraft support systems and Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS). Platforms supported by this PWS include all non-standard aircraft (Mi-17, Mi-35, AH-6, MD-530, MD-500, Bell 200/400 series, and other various aircraft as determined by future requirements.) Training programs include, but limited to, maintenance, aircrew, aircraft support systems and training aids, devices, simulator, and simulations; new equipment; and sustainment training and could be potential require contractor to develop or acquire simulators to support training.

3. This notice is being published in accordance with FAR 10.002 and 15.201 and is considered a request for information in support of market research. Although, this is being published under the sources sought posting type, the Government is not requesting vendor capabilities. This posting is publishing a DRAFT CLIN Structure, DRAFT Sections H, L, M, revised DRAFT Performance Work Statements (PWSs) and responses to questions from industry resulting from Sources Sought. Access instructions are provided in paragraph 6 below. A FINAL/FORMAL solicitation is not being issued at this time. The Government will be accepting comments addressing solicitation and PWSs requirements. Comments shall be received no later than 1200 P.M (1200 hours) Mountain Time, Tuesday, 20 January 2015 and shall be sent via electronic mail to Ms. Theresa Coffenberry, Contracting Officer, theresa.m.coffenberry.civ@mail.mil and Ms. Jennifer Baker, Contract Specialist, jen.d.baker@us.army.mil. Comments will be used for market research to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. The submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED. Vendor comments and Government responses shall be posted to Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI)/Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) websites.

4. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this posting is strictly voluntary. Comments will not be returned. No entitlements to payment of direct, indirect cost or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submissions or the Government's use of such information. The information obtained from industries may be used in revising the Solicitation, PWS and Potential Acquisition Strategy. Vendors are reminded that the Acquisition Strategy has not been approved; therefore, these could change before final issuance. If/when final solicitation is issued, it is the vendor's responsibility to ensure understanding of the terms and conditions as identified in final solicitation.

5. Additional information, as it becomes available, will be posted as well as amendments to this announcement and will be available on ASFI (https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi) and flow to FedBizOpps (https://www.fbo.gov). It is the responsibility of the interested parties to review the site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents.

6. Document Access: If vendor was previously provided secure document access to support the sources sought notice, their privileges should still be valid. If a vendor requires electronic access it is a two step process as follows: 1) request must be made through FedBizOpps; and 2) email document access letter (Attachment 1) to the individuals identified in paragraph 3 above.

1. The purpose of this FBO posting is to modify the Request for Information posting dated 28 Apr 2014 under Solicitation Number W91260-14-R-0003.

2. The deadline for submission of the responses to the questionnaire and statement of capability has been extended. These items shall be received no later than 10:00 A.M. (1000 hrs) Mountain Time, Monday, 12 May 2014. Each submission should be virus scanned prior to being sent via e-mail to the following Point of Contacts:

Theresa Coffenberry
Contracting Officer
Theresa.m.coffenberry.civ@mail.mil
(719) 554-8441

Jennifer Baker
Contract Specialist
Jennifer.d.baker2.civ@mail.mil
(719) 554-6210

2. (DRAFT PWS ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS): To access an electronic copy of the Draft PWS, a request must be made through FedBizOpps AND by submitting the NSRWA Worldwide Training Support Services Acquisition Secure Documents Access letter (See attachments to Posting dated 28 Apr 14) to Jennifer Baker, Contract Specialist, via email to jennifer.d.baker2.civ@mail.mil.

1. The purpose of this FBO posting is to modify the Request for Information posting dated 28 Apr 2014 under Solicitation Number W91260-14-R-0003.

2. The deadline for submission of the responses to the questionnaire and statement of capability has been extended. These items shall be received no later than 12:00 P.M. (1200 hrs) Mountain Time, Thursday, 8 May 2014. Each submission should be virus scanned prior to being sent via e-mail to the following Point of Contacts:

Theresa Coffenberry
Contracting Officer
Theresa.m.coffenberry.civ@mail.mil
(719) 554-8441
Jennifer Baker
Contract Specialist
Jennifer.d.baker2.civ@mail.mil
(719) 554-6210

2. (DRAFT PWS ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS): To access an electronic copy of the Draft PWS, a request must be made through FedBizOpps AND by submitting the attached NSRWA Worldwide Training Support Services Acquisition Secure Documents Access letter (Attachment 2) to Jennifer Baker, Contract Specialist, via email to jennifer.d.baker2.civ@mail.mil.

1. Reference previous Request for Information (RFI) issued on May 13, 2011 under Solicitation Number W58RGZ-11-R-0314 and RFI issued on November 7, 2013 under Solicitation Number W58RGZ-14-R-0046, both Classification Code: J - Maintenance, repair & building of equipment.

2. This sources sought is being published in accordance with FAR Parts 10.002 and 15.201 and is a Request for Information only in support of a market survey. Issuance is for planning purposes only, to assist in identifying potential sources capable of supporting NSRWA (Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft) Worldwide Training Support Services. An Industry Day and RFIs were previously conducted under Solicitation Numbers W58RGZ-11-R-0314 and W58RGZ-14-R-0046. However, those notices included multiple requirements; e.g. training, aircraft modifications/depot level maintenance and contractor logistic support. Although, previous RFIs will be utilized in completing the final market survey, this RFI is being issued specific to the NSRWA (located in Huntsville, AL) training requirements. This RFI includes additional information; DRAFT Performance Work Statements (PWS) and market research questionnaire.

3. Potential contractors responding to this notice shall be required to provide all personnel, materials, and supplies required to perform support and services as detailed in the DRAFT PWS; see access instructions below to view PWS requirements.

4. This is only a Sources Sought Synopsis and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ). A solicitation is not being issued at this time and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will not award a contract based on this notice and will not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with responses to this notice. Responses to this sources sought synopsis will be used for a market survey analysis that will assist in determining if contemplated acquisition could be conducted under full and open competition, or as a set-aside pursuant to FAR Part 19 Small Business Programs. The Government is contemplating North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code 611512, Flight Training with a size standard of $25.5M.
Respondents shall indicate in their response whether they qualify as a small business under this NAICS code.

5. For the purposes of market analysis, the Government is seeking to understand the capability and capacity of interested firms. If you are a small business, and if the Government were to set this acquisition aside for small business, you would be required to comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting and 13 CFR 125.6 (known as the 50% rule). Rules on affiliation and joint ventures are at FAR 19.101, Size Standards, 13 CFR 121.103, 13 CFR 124.513 and 13 CFR 125.6. Under the 50% rule, where the preponderance of support is for services, at least 50% of the cost of the contractor performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the small business prime. The small business prime contractor must meet this requirement (1) individually, or (2) together with other small business members of a formal joint venture, or (3) together with a small number of small business subcontractors forming an informal joint venture, in which those subcontractors meet the definition of ostensible subcontractor as set forth in 13 CFR 121.103(h)(4). Team members in such formal and informal joint ventures are exempt from affiliation rules under the conditions set forth in 13 CFR 121.103(h)(3). There is no limit to the number of other team subcontractors or size status of subcontractors.

6. The Government anticipates prohibiting cross-teaming. Cross-teaming arrangements include a prime offeror participating as a subcontractor/team member with another prime contractor, or subcontractor/team member subcontracting/teaming with more than one prime contractor. If acquisition is competed full and open, then the subcontracting goal will be determined as a percentage of the overall contract value.

7. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned. No entitlements to payment of direct or indirect cost or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses or the Government's use of such information. The information obtained from industries responses to this notice may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and future RFP.

8. The Government anticipates best value evaluations resulting in an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract with multiple awardees. The contractor shall have ability to maintain a secret facilities clearance and employees with a personnel security clearance at the secret level.

9. Interested parties are requested to submit a statement of capability outlining past work that is related to this requirement as identified in the PWS. The statement of capability shall include:
a. Vendor Information:
Name
Address
Point of Contact (POC), Phone Number, E-mail Address
CAGE Code
Small Business Category
Company's Business Size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size)
Brief Introduction of Company

b. Anticipated Teaming Arrangements, if available (delineate between work accomplished by prime, subcontractors and work accomplished by teaming partners).

c. Briefly Describe Your Relevant Contract Experience/Capabilities to support PWS requirements:
Specific Aircraft Involved
Purpose of Training
Foreign or Domestic Military Personnel:
Contract Number
Prime or Subcontractor
Requirements Description
Total Contract Value (initial award amount, options, modification to include descriptions and values)
Place of Performance
Contract Organization
Organization Contract POC Name, Phone Number, E-mail address

d. Complete Market Research Questionnaire (Attachment 1).

e. In an effort to develop a clear, concise and accurate PWS, the Government is inviting interested contractors to review and provide comments on the attached PWS (see below for access requirements). All comments will be considered, however the Government reserves the right to determine which comments may be incorporated into the final PWS.

10. Again, any information submitted by the respondents to this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. The company's standard format is acceptable; however, the limit for all response is not to exceed twenty-five (25) single-sided, 12 font size, 8 x 11-inch pages. The 25 page restriction should include capabilities, market research responses, and questions/comments to DRAFT PWS. The submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED. Only electronic responses shall be accepted and shall be an attachment to emails. Responses shall be received no later than 12:00 P.M. (1200 hrs) Mountain Time, Monday, 5 May 2014. Each submission should be virus scanned prior to being sent via e-mail to the following Point of Contacts:

Theresa Coffenberry
Contracting Officer
theresa.coffenberry.civ@mail.mil
(719) 554-8441

Jennifer Baker
Contract Specialist
Jennifer.d.baker2.civ@mail.mil
(719) 554-6210

11. Email submissions are subject to size and type restrictions (typically limited to less than 2 Megabyte in size and only non-executable attachments such as .doc or .pdf files) as well as any other appropriate network security measures. It is the respondent's responsibility to verify the package was received and can be viewed. All responses must address each of the above stated requirements.

12. Additional information, as it becomes available, will be posted as well as amendments to this announcement on Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi and flow through to Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) https://www.fbo.gov. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to review the site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents. All potential offerors are reminded, in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) 252.204-7004, System for Award Management (SAM) is required. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for contract award.

13. (DRAFT PWS ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS): To access an electronic copy of the Draft PWS, a request must be made through FedBizOpps AND by submitting the attached NSRWA Worldwide Training Support Services Acquisition Secure Documents Access letter to Jennifer Baker, Contract Specialist, via email to Jennifer.d.baker2.civ@mail.mil.