Jump Operations Training
ID: F3GEBD4065AW01Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- COMBAT (U013)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9910643beede4b63b334aa731ce68815/view
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    Description

    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking Jump Operations Training services. Jump Operations Training is typically used for training military personnel in parachute jumping techniques and procedures. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Airborne Jump Services, LLC, for this requirement. The training includes multiple types of jumps such as Double Bag Static line (DBSL) RA-1, MFF RA-1, Static Line Round (MC-6), Non Stand Parachute System (NSP), SOV III, tandem MFF, Container Delivery System, and camera jump operations for day test and evaluation. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations, but any quotations received within two calendar days will be considered. The deadline for submitting proposals is March 6, 2024, 14:00 Pacific Time. For more information, contact Julia A. Pettit at julia.pettit@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    2d Lt Francesca Porambo
    francesca.porambo.1@us.af.mil
    Julia A. Pettit
    julia.pettit@nellis.af.mil
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    Notice of Intent - Sole Source.docx
    Sole_Source_Letter.pdf
    Statement of Objectives - 88 TES.docx
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