North American B-25 Mitchell Aircraft Services
ID: 241126122301Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9304 AFTC PZZEDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185, USA

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d91a629fbe2b4cc492b22a763d6ff275/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft and flight instruction services for the USAF Test Pilot School (TPS) at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The procurement aims to support the Qualitative Evaluation (QE) program, which enhances the training of top pilots, navigators, and engineers by exposing them to aircraft with unique flying characteristics. This contract will operate under a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) format, with a focus on maintaining high safety and performance standards while expanding the skill set of future military aviation experts. Interested parties should direct their inquiries to Jaymi Taplin at jaymi.taplin@us.af.mil or Carlos A. Barrera at carlos.barrera.8@us.af.mil for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jaymi Taplin
    (661) 277-9522
    jaymi.taplin@us.af.mil
    Carlos A. Barrera
    (661) 277-8438
    (661) 277-0470
    carlos.barrera.8@us.af.mil
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    Performance Work Statement - B-25 Mitchell.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contract to provide North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft and flight instruction services for the USAF Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The contractor is responsible for all management, personnel, equipment, and supplies necessary for training TPS students and staff in flight operations, including individualized instruction tailored to the students' needs and support for Test Management Projects (TMPs). The contract details eligibility criteria for pilots, the necessity of pre-flight inspections, and guidelines for aircraft specifications and performance reporting. The contract functions under a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) format with a one-year performance period and further ensure that contractor services adhere to federal and USAF regulations. Performance will be regularly assessed, employing metrics for effectiveness and addressing any non-conformance through a corrective action process. The USAF provides several supports, including use of government facilities and emergency services, underlining a cooperative environment for the contractor. Overall, this PWS is vital for maintaining high safety and performance standards while expanding the skill set of future military aviation experts.
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