SAM #FA8903SSN26

Air Force Parachute Repair Training Course Procurement

This opportunity is for the Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center, specifically the 773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (FA8052 773 ESS), to procure a commercial training course for Air Force Parachute Riggers. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force, 773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (FA8052 773 ESS), under Air Force Materiel Command - Service Requested: - General Parachute Cargo, Repair Course (GPS-RC) training - 14 instructors delivering a 40-hour course over 5 days per class - Targeting 42 graduates - Training covers inspection, maintenance, and repair of cargo parachutes, including G-12 and 15' EXT models - Includes material identification, stitch patterns, sewing machine operations, patch techniques, and line splicing - Contractor must provide all instruction, training facilities, materials, sewing machines, support equipment, and technical documentation - Products/Part Numbers: - No specific product part numbers or OEMs are mentioned - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must supply all training materials and equipment - No option years; base effort only - Training is for critical cargo parachutes used in global military operations - OEMs/Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified in the solicitation - Period of Performance: - One year, tentatively from late September to late September the following year - Estimated Contract Value: - Likely in the low to mid six-figure range, based on scope and instructor count

Description

The purpose of this requirement is to procure a commercial training course to deliver the General Parachute Cargo, Repair Course (GPS-RC) to train Air Force Parachute Riggers. The personnel attending this training are responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical cargo parachutes (including G-12 and 15' EXT models) that are utilized in global military operations and tactical airborne logistics.

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