Worldwide Training Support Services (WTSS) acquisition is to provide training support services, training equipment and materiel procurement to support the Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft (NSRWA) Project Management Office (PMO)

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.201 this synopses is notice of proposed contract action. The Acquisition Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) in Colorado Springs, CO intends to issue a solicitation for the Worldwide Training Support Services (WTSS) acquisition is to provide training support services, training equipment and materiel procurement to support the Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft (NSRWA) Project Management Office (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. The solicitation will result in multiple award, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (MA IDIQ) contracts with a five-year ordering period. Task orders could be issued as Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Firm Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive. The maximum ceiling amount is $238 Million total for all contracts issued. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 611512, Flight Training with a small business size standard of $27.5M. This acquisition will be solicited as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Small businesses will be required to comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting and 13 CFR 125.6 (known as the 50% rule) and 52.215-23, Limitations on Pass-Through Charges. A formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued on or about 28 August 2015 on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO). Paper copies of the solicitation will not be mailed. Prospective offerors are responsible for checking FBO to obtain the solicitation and any amendments or other information pertaining to the solicitation; prospective offerors are encouraged to register for notification through FBO. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), (https://www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award. In addition, vendors must ensure their Annual Representations and Certifications are updated and current. Points of Contact are: Theresa Coffenberry, Contracting Officer, Phone (719) 554-8441, e-mail Theresa.m.coffenberry.civ@mail.mil and Jennifer Baker, Contract Specialist, Phone 719-554-6210, e-mail Jennifer.d.baker.civ@mail.mil. This notice is for informational purposes only. Industry comments are not requested and will not be considered.