88 TES Jump Training
ID: F3GEBD5045A001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4861 99 CONS LGCNELLIS AFB, NV, 89191-7063, USA

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- COMBAT (U013)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/93da62e58fb241adb5c777786f48101d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a contractor to provide military jump training services under the title "88 TES Jump Training." The contractor will be responsible for supplying a qualified pilot and a SC7 Sky Van aircraft to conduct various parachute operations at Overton Airport, Nevada, including Double Bag Static Line, Military Free Fall, and Container Delivery System operations over five training days, with up to eight lifts per day. This procurement is crucial for ensuring organized and safe military jump operations, adhering to federal, state, and local safety regulations. Interested parties should contact Julia A. Pettit at julia.pettit@us.af.mil or call 702-652-5401 for further details, as this opportunity is set aside for small businesses and falls under NAICS code 611519.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Julia A. Pettit
    (702) 652-5401
    julia.pettit@us.af.mil
    Files
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    Statement of Objectives 2024 Overton NV Jumps.docx
    The 88 TES/GA Military Jump Operations document outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide a qualified pilot and a SC7 Sky Van aircraft for various parachute operations at Overton Airport, NV. The scope includes handling multiple jump types such as Double Bag Static Line, Military Free Fall, and Container Delivery System operations over five training days, each allowing up to eight lifts per day. Compliance with specified training standards and safety regulations is mandatory, requiring adherence to federal, state, and local laws, especially regarding personnel safety and environmental protection. The contractor must ensure the aircraft can accommodate combat equipment and have access to a rental hangar for parachute repacking, while also providing a real-time weather readout and a Drop Zone Safety Officer. The government will supply transportation vehicles, parachute systems, and experienced personnel for safety and instructional support. The document serves as a Request for Proposal (RFP) emphasizing the need for organized and safe training exercises for military jump operations, and encapsulates essential operational details and responsibilities for both the contractor and government entities involved.
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