Hoist Operations Training
ID: W912JM26QA004Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7M3 USPFO ACTIVITY GA ARNGMARIETTA, GA, 30069-0001, USA

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT (R429)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7fbc384344784babb1e06aa5c6526cf5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals from qualified small businesses to provide HH-60M Rescue Hoist Training Services. This contract requires the contractor to conduct a comprehensive seven-day helicopter hoist training exercise that includes both classroom instruction and practical flight components, adhering to specific regulatory standards and flight hour requirements. The training is crucial for ensuring the operational readiness and safety of personnel involved in emergency response and disaster planning. The total award amount for this contract is $34 million, with proposals due by January 13, 2026, and the contract expected to be awarded by December 30, 2025. Interested parties can contact Ladell Holmes at ladell.d.holmes2.civ@army.mil or Jim Shuman at james.e.shuman.civ@army.mil for further information.

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    PWS - Hoist Operations Training 2-18-2025.docx
    This government Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide HH-60M Rescue Hoist Training Services. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials, except for government-furnished workspace and office equipment. Key aspects include a seven-day helicopter hoist training exercise with both classroom and flight instruction, adhering to specific flight hour minimums and regulatory standards (H-60 ATM, EASA SPA 100, FAA 133D). The contractor must provide a minimum of two qualified instructors with specific flight hour requirements. The PWS details general information regarding installation access, security requirements, unscheduled gate closures, contractor employee identification, and conduct on government property. It also defines terms, acronyms, and establishes a framework for post-award conferences and periodic progress meetings. The contractor is required to designate a Contract Manager to ensure performance and act as a liaison with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
    W912JM26QA004 Solicitation - Hoist Operations Training.pdf
    This government solicitation, W912JM26QA004, is for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns to provide HH-60M Rescue Hoist Training Services. The contract, issued by W912JM, has an award date of 30 December 2025 and an offer due date of 13 January 2026, with a total award amount of USD 34,000,000.00. The services include a seven-day helicopter hoist training exercise with classroom and practical flight components, complying with specific H-60 Aircrew Training Manual tasks and EASA/FAA standards. The contractor must provide a minimum of two qualified instructors with at least 100 flight hours. The document details contract terms, conditions, and various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and representations and certifications for commercial products and services. Key clauses cover small business utilization, equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, and supply chain security. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements, definitions, government-furnished property, and contractor responsibilities, emphasizing compliance with installation security regulations and identification of contractor employees.
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