SOCOM Jump Team BPA
ID: FA481425Q0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4814 6 CONS PKTAMPA, FL, 33621-5119, USA

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/73901a7a26504212a112bd60af861c0f/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the 6th Contracting Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, is seeking sources for Jump Team Services Support for the USSOCOM Parachute Team. This opportunity involves providing various services, including jump tickets, videographer services, gear rentals, and aircraft time for specific aircraft models, aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the parachute team. This sources sought notice is intended for information gathering only and does not constitute a solicitation; interested parties must submit their capabilities statements, including their DUNS number and Cage Code, by 10:00 AM EST on November 25, 2024, to the designated contacts, Clayton Hill and Ramon Jimenez, via the provided email addresses. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are advised that any future contracting opportunities will be announced separately.

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    The 6th Contracting Squadron (6 CONS) at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) is seeking sources for the provision of Jump Team Services Support for the USSOCOM Parachute Team. This announcement serves as a sources sought notice, intended for information gathering and not as a solicitation. Namely, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Responses from interested companies are due by 10:00 AM EST on November 25, 2024, and should include a detailed capabilities statement outlining their experience relevant to the service requirements, business status, and a statement of interest. The listed services include items such as jump tickets, videographer services, gear rentals, and aircraft time for specific aircraft models. This request emphasizes that any contracting opportunities will be announced later, requiring separate responses for those solicitations. Additionally, submitted responses will not be compensated, reinforcing that this is not a commercial solicitation but an exploratory measure to assess potential providers.
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