SAM #FA500426Q1143

F-35 Engine Run Training Simulator Sought for Eielson AFB

The Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, 354th Contracting Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base is seeking information from small businesses regarding the procurement of an F-35 Engine Run Training Simulator. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, 354th Contracting Squadron (FA5004 354 CONS PK), Eielson AFB - Products/Services Requested: - F-35 Engine Run Simulator (quantity: 1) - Turnkey, fully integrated system replicating F-35 engine start sequences, emergency scenarios, and fault codes - Physical replication of F-35 cockpit: power control panel, throttle box, foot pedals, panoramic control display, ejection seat, flight control stick, parking brake switch, engine run switch, V-BIT switch - Internal computing hardware for seamless simulation - Stand-alone operation (no DoD network connection required) - Perpetual software license with updates - ITAR compliance - Delivery to Eielson AFB, AK - On-site installation, operator training, documentation, and 24-month warranty - On-site installation and "train-the-trainer" operator training session (quantity: 1) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Simulator must operate independently of DoD networks - Perpetual software license with updates included - ITAR compliance is mandatory - Turnkey delivery with installation, training, and documentation - 24-month warranty on the system - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 333310

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

EielsonAir Force Base anticipates a requirement that is being considered under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 333310. The size standard for this NAICS is 1,000 employees.

The requirement is to provide: F35 Engine Run Training Simulator In Accordance With (IAW) the attached salient characteristics document. 

Market research is being conducted to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for the requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers.

All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates company capabilities-indicating examples of commercial sales-and product specifications related to this effort.

Also indicate if you are the manufacturer or provide the name and size of the manufacturer of the product(s) you will be supplying. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort.

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