Request for Information (RFI) for Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity Contract (MAC IDIQ) for Air Force Aircrew Training Portfolio
ID: PKBMACIDIQRFI0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4890 HQ ACC AMICHAMPTON, VA, 23666, USA

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- COMBAT (U013)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/20cbbe82d2f84086bb84fd71888b546f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking interested contractors to support a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (MAC IDIQ) contract for the Air Force aircrew training portfolio. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify contractors capable of providing various training services, including initial qualification, mission qualification, and continuation training for Department of Defense aircrew, along with developing instructional courseware and managing aircrew support positions. The selected contractors must meet stringent requirements, including holding a Top Secret security clearance, ISO 9001 certification, and demonstrating substantial prior experience in relevant training and contract management. Interested parties should submit their capabilities statements, not exceeding ten pages, along with any feedback on the requirements, to Anita Rochford at anita.rochford.2@us.af.mil. The deadline for submissions has not been specified in the overview.

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    Anita Rochford
    anita.rochford.2@us.af.mil
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