Sources Sought - Tactical Snow and Ice Training Japan
ID: FA527026QB004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5270 18 CONS PKAPO, AP, 96368-5199, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/62494a60637749ad9172992a58fa4bdc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified firms to provide Tactical Snow and Ice Training in Japan, as outlined in a Sources Sought notice. The training program aims to enhance the capabilities of personnel from the 31st Rescue Squadron in cold weather and mountain environments, aligning with AFMAN 10-3507 recommendations, and includes an eight-day curriculum that covers classroom instruction, skiing techniques, performance-based training, and scenario-based field exercises. Interested contractors must respond with a capability statement by December 9, 2025, and should direct their inquiries to 2nd Lt Brandon Campbell at brandon.campbell.5@us.af.mil or SSgt Tyler Sapiens at tyler.sapiens@us.af.mil, ensuring they include their company details and CAGE code number.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brandon Campbell
    (315) 632-7729
    brandon.campbell.5@us.af.mil
    SSgt Tyler Sapiens
    6345822
    tyler.sapiens@us.af.mil
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    Statement of Work - Cold Weather FY 26 8 day course - SS.docx
    The Statement of Work outlines requirements for an eight-day Cold Weather/Snow and Ice training program for 12 personnel at Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan. The 31st Rescue Squadron requires this training to enhance their ability to rescue and recover isolated personnel in cold weather and mountain environments, aligning with AFMAN 10-3507 recommendations for snow and ice operations. The contractor must provide personnel, management, materials, equipment, and facilities to train Mountain Team Members to Mountain Operators and Mountain Operators to Mountain Team Leaders, focusing on Block II of the critical task list. Training will be conducted in Japan, within 2.5 hours of a major airport and near a ski resort and backcountry facility. The curriculum includes one day of classroom instruction, two days of skiing and skinning techniques, three days of performance-based training in backcountry/ice climbing, and two days of scenario-based field training exercises (FMPs) focusing on Mountain Team Leader tasks. Instructors must have prior experience with SOF operators and the lead instructor requires an American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) guide qualification. The contractor is responsible for all site coordination and ensuring suitable classroom and performance-based training environments.
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