FMS MQ-9A RFI
ID: FA3002_FMS_MQ-9A_RFIType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3002 338 ESS CCJBSA RANDOLPH, TX, 78150-4300, USA

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL (U006)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cfc50eb9d5ca4e38bf328177611e7752/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing non-personal training services for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) related to MQ-9A drone Launch and Recovery Training. The procurement aims to secure comprehensive training support, including courseware development, instructor qualifications, and remote pilot training, to be conducted at international locations using Partner Nation Air Force (PNAF) equipment, with a projected performance start date of October 1, 2025. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the operational capabilities of U.S. allies and partner nations, ensuring compliance with export control laws and maintaining high training standards. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements by January 8, 2025, and direct any questions to Gerardo Martinez at gerardo.martinez@us.af.mil by November 22, 2024.

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    Gerardo Martinez
    gerardo.martinez@us.af.mil
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    FMS MQ-9A DRAFT PWS.pdf
    The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for an international MQ-9A launch and recovery training program conducted by the United States Air Force (USAF). It articulates the vision, background, and scope of training aimed at international military students (IMSs), ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and maintaining a focus on technology transfer. The training encompasses pilot and sensor operator qualifications, with specific requirements for instructors and courseware. Key components of the PWS include detailed guidelines for personnel administration, contract management, record-keeping, and performance standards, ensuring that contractors provide qualified training and maintain comprehensive documentation. Special requirements address security, safety management, and emergency evacuation plans tailored to the training environment. The PWS emphasizes comprehensive training protocols, expecting 100% compliance for performance and record-keeping standards, and includes a structured process for delivering training materials. Requirements for monthly status reports and a Quality Control Plan underscore the government's focus on oversight and assessment of contractor performance. The ultimate goal is to facilitate effective training for IMSs while ensuring adherence to international and domestic regulatory standards.
    FMS MQ-9A RFI.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Education and Training Command, is conducting market research for non-personal training services for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) pertaining to MQ-9A drone Launch and Recovery Training. The anticipated performance period begins around October 1, 2025, at international locations using Partner Nation Air Force (PNAF) equipment. This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Proposal but rather seeks information to identify qualified vendors capable of providing training services which includes courseware development and remote pilot training. The company must demonstrate capabilities in several training aspects, including management, instructor qualifications, and courseware production with government rights. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements detailing their experience, financial capabilities, and business size. Responses must address specific training areas, including Launch and Recovery, pilot qualifications, and customized training approaches. The government's intention is to streamline FMS training delivery while complying with export control laws. Questions regarding the announcement must be submitted by November 22, 2024, with responses due by January 8, 2025. The document emphasizes the importance of team and partnership dynamics in executing the training services required effectively.
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