Opportunity
SAM #FA483026Q0054
U.S. Air Force Solicitation: 5-Day Free Fall Training Support for 38th Rescue Squadron
Buyer
443rd Airlift Wing
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
July 23, 2026
Identifier
FA483026Q0054
NAICS
611699
This opportunity is for specialized Free Fall Training Support Services for the 38th Rescue Squadron (RQS) at Moody Air Force Base, issued by the U.S. Air Force's 23D Contracting Squadron. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 23D Contracting Squadron, Moody AFB, GA - 38th Rescue Squadron (RQS), Pararecue Team - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - 5-day Military Free Fall (MFF) readiness training support package - Aviation and airlift support with FAA Part 91 certified aircraft (must accommodate 14 jumpers) - Dropzone and facility support, including military-approved drop zone and parachute packing facilities - Parachute rigging support with five FAA Master or Senior riggers - Training topics: canopy control, relative flight stack flying, emergency maneuvers, night operations, oxygen systems, HAHO parachute drops - Internal academic and tactical instruction provided by 38th RQS Pararescuemen - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Facility and dropzone must be within an 8-hour drive of Moody AFB, GA (or include JTR travel costs if farther) - Aircraft must be FAA Part 91 certified and support 14 jumpers - Five certified FAA Master or Senior riggers required - 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS 611699 (PSC U006) - Award based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation - No products or equipment are being procured—only specialized training services
Description
*Please refer to attachment 1, Solicitation - 38 RQS Free Fall Training for the full text, clauses, and complete requirements.*
38 RQS Free Fall Training (FA483026Q0054)
The 38th Rescue Squadron (RQS) at Moody AFB requires a 5-day training support package for canopy control and relative flight operations. Quotes are due electronically by 9:00 AM EST on July 23, 2026.
Contracting Officer: 1st Lt Nasir Smith, nasir.smith.1@us.af.mil, 229-257-3226 Contract Specialist: SSgt Maximos Ramirez, maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil, 229-257-4712
Requirement Overview:
Scope of Work: The contractor must provide aviation support, dropzone access, securing rigging facilities, and certified rigging personnel. 38th RQS Pararescuemen (PJs) will conduct the internal academic and tactical instruction. Period of Performance: August 3 – August 7, 2026 (5 Days). Location: A contractor-provided facility and dropzone within an 8-hour drive from Moody AFB, GA. Locations outside this radius are permitted, but Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) travel costs will be factored into the evaluated price. Acquisition Strategy: This is a 100% Small Business set-aside under PSC U006 and NAICS code 611699 (size standard $16.5 million). Evaluation Method: Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), evaluating Price, Technical Acceptability (via a submitted Statement of Work), and Past Performance.
Action Items & Deadlines:
Questions Due: 9:00 AM EST on July 17, 2026 (Submit via Attachment 5). Quotes Due: 9:00 AM EST on July 23, 2026. Submission Format: Quotes must be emailed to SSgt Maximos Ramirez, maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil and 1st Lt Nasir Smith, nasir.smith.1@us.af.mil and include three volumes: Price Quotation/Contract Documents (Vol I), Technical Quotation/SOW (Vol II), and Past Performance Information (Vol III).
Attachment List: 1. Solicitation - 38 RQS Free Fall Training 2. SF 1449 3. Statement of Objectives (SOO) 4. Pricing Schedule Worksheet 5. Insurance Compliance 6. Questions and Answers form 7. 2026 Joint Travel Regulation Per Diem Rates 8. Wage Determination 2015-5473 Rev. 28, 13 May 2026