SAM #FA4452-26-VC25-SS

Flight Training Services for VC-25A/B (Boeing 747-200/8i) Aircrews

This opportunity seeks contractor-provided flight training services for VC-25A (Boeing 747-200) and VC-25B (Boeing 747-8i) aircrews for the Air Mobility Command, U.S. Air Force. - Government Buyer: - Air Mobility Command, Directorate of Operations (AMC/A3), Aircrew Tactics and Training Division (AMC/A3T), Airlift Training Branch (AMC/A3TA) - 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS) - OEMs Highlighted: - Boeing (manufacturer of the VC-25A/B, B747-200/8i aircraft) - Vendors: No specific training vendors named; opportunity is open to all qualified providers - Products/Services Requested: - Initial and refresher qualification training for pilots and flight engineers on VC-25A (747-200) and VC-25B (747-8i) - VC-25A: 1 initial class/year (2 pilots, 1 flight engineer), 5-10 refresher classes/year - VC-25B: 2 initial classes/year (2 pilots/class), 12 refresher classes/year - Additional hourly simulator time (typically in two-hour blocks) for both aircraft types - Simulator position fill-ins (pilots/flight engineers) as needed - Crew Resource Management/Threat and Error Management (CRM/TEM) training - Notable Requirements: - Training must use FAA-certified full flight simulators (Level C or better for B747-200, Level D or better for B747-8i) - Simulators must support Category II/III ILS automatic landing - Training programs must be 14 CFR Part 142 or 121 approved - FAA ATP/FE certification or proficiency maneuvers included as options - Training delivered at contractor facilities within the continental U.S. - Deliverables include training certificates, course critiques, and evaluation reports

Description

INTRODUCTION: 

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT to determine the availability and technical capability of SAM.gov large and small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms; Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Business) to provide the required BNO software.  

The 763 ESS is seeking market information for potential sources capable of providing flight training for the VC-25A/B (Boeing 747-200/8i) flight crews, described herein. The flight crew training includes initial and refresher training for Pilots and Flight Engineers (FE). Also included will be additional hourly simulator time and simulator position fill-ins. Additional requirements are described in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please note that this PWS is in DRAFT form and actual tasks required may change prior to solicitation. 

DISCLAIMER:  

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.  RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. 

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