Master Mechanic Class
ID: FA441725MMC01Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4417 1 SOCONSHURLBURT FIELD, FL, 32544-5810, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699)

PSC

TRAINING AIDS (6910)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8718d9f7797146328333815a5fb2e67d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force, is soliciting proposals for a 5-Day Master Mechanic Course along with associated tool kits, aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of its personnel. The procurement requires the course to be conducted within 300 miles of Hurlburt Field, Florida, from March 10-14, 2025, and includes the provision of a 25-Piece Operator Tool Kit and a 54-Piece Master Tool Kit. This initiative supports small business participation, as it is set aside for total small business competition, and emphasizes compliance with federal regulations. Interested vendors must submit their written quotes by March 7, 2025, and can contact Shawn Fogle at shawn.fogle@us.af.mil or Ryan McCauley at ryan.mccauley.4@us.af.mil for further information.

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    25 Piece Operator Tool Kit.pdf
    25PieceOperatorToolKit.pdf_safe.pdf
    Master Tool Kit.pdf
    MasterToolKit.pdf_safe.pdf
    Solicitation - Master Mechanic Course.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the U.S. Air Force, seeking proposals for a 5-Day Master Mechanic Course and associated tool kits. The RFQ targets small businesses and requires submission of written quotes by March 7, 2025. The key requirements include providing a Master Mechanic Course scheduled for March 10-14, 2025, within 300 miles of Hurlburt Field, FL, and delivering a 25-Piece Operator Tool Kit and a 54-Piece Master Tool Kit. Proposals should be evaluated based on price and technical acceptability, with all quotes remaining valid for 30 days. Offerors must have active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) and include relevant product information for any "equal items" quoted. The document also outlines specific Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses applicable to the solicitation and establishes guidelines for the submission of quotes and payment processes, emphasizing compliance with various federal regulations. Overall, the RFQ aims to enhance the operational capabilities of the Air Force through the procurement of training services and tools while supporting small business participation.
    Sources Sought.pdf
    The U.S. federal government has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation # FA441725ODM02) for market research to identify potential contractors capable of providing a Master Mechanic Course along with related tool kits. The sought course will take place from March 10 to 14, 2025, at a location within 300 miles of Hurlburt Field, FL. Vendors responding to this announcement should detail their capabilities and include relevant contact information, their contractor identification, and the physical location of their facilities. The notice emphasizes that this is not a request for proposals or quotes, and responses will not influence future solicitations. The primary requirements include a five-day training course and provision of a 25-piece operator tool kit and a 54-piece master tool kit. Interested parties have until March 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST to submit their responses electronically to the designated point of contact. This notice serves to gauge market capabilities and invites small businesses, in line with NAICS Code 611699, which has a size standard of $16.5 million.
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