Solicitation for ASI Geometric Dimensions and Blueprint Reading Course

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking a contractor to provide Geometric Dimensions & Tolerancing/Blueprint Reading Training courses for its Manufacturing and Airworthiness Inspectors at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City. The solicitation requires approximately 24 hours of instruction across five annual classes, with a maximum of 20 students per class, covering technical topics such as manufacturing prints, dimensions, tolerances, surface finish, threads, and manufacturing processes. The contract will be a Fixed Price - Requirements type with a 1-year base period and one 4-year option period. Proposals will be evaluated using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) method, with strict requirements for instructor qualifications, including a minimum of 3 years of experience. Technical and cost proposals must be submitted electronically to Olivia Hill by 5:00 PM CDT on February 14, 2025, with complete submissions being critical for consideration.

The solicitation is set aside for total small businesses and falls under the NAICS category 611519 for Other Technical and Trade Schools. The training must be conducted at the contractor's U.S.-based facility, preferably within 25 miles of a major airport, with in-person classroom instruction delivered Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day. Virtual instruction is only permitted during disasters or pandemics. Specific facility requirements include appropriate lighting, ventilation, noise levels, and computer access. Contractors must provide all training materials, including syllabi, handouts, and presentation materials at least 2 weeks before course commencement. Students will be required to achieve a minimum 70% grade to pass the course, and the contractor must supply all necessary instructional resources to meet the FAA's training objectives.