Notice of Intent to Sole Source (NOCA) USAF/TPS Qualitative Evaluation Rockwell Saberliner Aircraft Services
ID: 241211064449Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9304 AFTC PZZEDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185, USA

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)
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  1. 1
    Posted Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 7, 2025, 11:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force (USAF), intends to award a sole source contract to Red Star Air Shows Inc. for the provision of Rockwell Sabreliner Aircraft Services at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The contract will support the USAF Test Pilot School (TPS) by providing a Rockwell Sabreliner 60 Aircraft and qualified flight instructors for qualitative evaluation training flights, which are essential for developing skills in upset/recovery training and aerobatics. This procurement is critical for ensuring that military personnel receive effective training while adhering to strict operational and safety standards. Interested parties may submit capabilities statements by April 7, 2025, to the primary contact, Jaymi Taplin, at jaymi.taplin@us.af.mil, or the secondary contact, Carlos A. Barrera, at carlos.barrera.8@us.af.mil.

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Mar 31, 2025, 8:04 PM UTC
The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the provision of Rockwell Saberliner aircraft services for the USAF Test Pilot School (TPS) at Edwards AFB, CA. The contract aims to facilitate qualitative evaluation flights for TPS students and staff, detailing the scope of services, operational period, place of performance, and specific tasks involved. The contractor is responsible for managing and executing flight operations, including training and instructional duties, adhering strictly to USAF standards without any government supervision. Key elements include ensuring pilots meet minimum qualifications, maintaining aircraft airworthiness and readiness for all scheduled missions, and adherence to federal regulations. The document also specifies deliverables, government-furnished services, and detailed performance evaluation metrics, with inspections to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Evaluation of the contractor’s performance will focus on flight instruction efficacy, aircraft availability, and adherence to regulations, allowing for corrective actions in case of deficiencies. This contract exemplifies the government’s commitment to training military personnel effectively while ensuring operational and safety standards are upheld throughout the contract duration.
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