Test Jumper Training Services
ID: PANMCC25P000000957Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-YUMA PROV GRDYUMA PROVING GROUND, AZ, 85365-9498, USA

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Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing (532411)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS (W099)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG), is seeking qualified contractors to provide Test Jumper Training Services for its Air Delivery Branch. The primary objective is to enhance training readiness for personnel air drop testing, requiring contractors to supply personnel, equipment, and facilities, including access to a vertical wind tunnel and aircraft for operational support. This contract, anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price type, will cover a one-year base period with four one-year option periods, commencing in June 2025. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements by 14:00 MST on December 27, 2024, to Lizzel Lipumano at lizzel.a.lipumano.civ@army.mil, with no funds available for preparation of responses.

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    The Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is seeking a contractor to provide Military Free Fall (MFF) training services, specifically supporting the Air Delivery Branch's operations. This non-personal services contract entails supplying personnel, equipment, and facilities for training test parachutists, as well as offering access to a vertical wind tunnel and aircraft for operational support. The contractor's services must meet specific quality controls and performance standards to ensure the effectiveness of the training program, particularly for high-altitude jumps up to 19,500 feet. The contract, which will require support for both day and night operations, emphasizes the need for a timely and thorough performance, with a 100% success threshold on key tasks, such as aircraft availability and instructor certifications. Additionally, significant regulatory compliance relating to safety and quality assurance must be maintained throughout. The government's non-involvement in contractor supervision reaffirms the contractor's accountability for service provision, while a designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will oversee adherence to the contract's technical requirements. Overall, the primary goal is to enhance YPG's training capacity for continued personnel air drop testing.
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