Military Free Fall Training Support Services
ID: N0018926EODMFFType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1776eadef8a5497b8fbdc7c0beaedd98/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Navy's NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is seeking qualified sources to provide Military Free Fall (MFF) Training Support Services for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two (EODGRU TWO). The procurement aims to address the current capacity shortfalls in MFF training by establishing a contract for instructional support, which includes delivering a 20-day MFF course for 20-30 students per class, with up to six classes annually in Coolidge, Arizona. This training is critical for qualifying personnel as MFF parachutists and requires the contractor to provide qualified instructors, aircraft, a certified drop zone, and necessary equipment while adhering to strict safety and academic standards. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements by 1:00 p.m. Eastern time on January 9, 2026, to Sherell Brown at sherell.g.brown.civ@us.navy.mil and Morgan Olszak at morgan.e.olszak.civ@us.navy.mil, as this is a Sources Sought Notice and not a request for proposals.

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    Sherell Brown
    sherell.g.brown.civ@us.navy.mil
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    PWS DRAFT.pdf
    The U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) requires military free fall (MFF) support services due to insufficient capacity at current training sites. This indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract seeks a provider for MFF instructional support and training in Arizona, offering a one-year base period with an option for an additional year. The contractor will deliver a 20-day MFF course for 20-30 students per class, up to six classes annually, ensuring personnel qualification as MFF parachutists. Key requirements include providing qualified instructors (Accelerated Free Fall Instructors, riggers), two tail exit aircraft, a certified MFF drop zone, and facilities for training, packing, and storage. The contractor is also responsible for supplying parachute systems, auxiliary MFF equipment, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols, academic standards, and government regulations for this high-risk training.
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