Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Air Commando Training Support II (ACTS II)
ID: FA8621-25-R-B007Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8621 AFLCMC WNSK SIMSWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7249, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- TRAINING AIDS AND DEVICES (J069)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3d7fdf7fc1fc4fccaf95e0b11bdd5215/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), is conducting market research for the Air Commando Training Support (ACTS) II program, seeking potential sources capable of providing training system support for various aircraft, including AC/HC/MC-130J and CV-22. The procurement aims to identify companies with expertise in the development, modification, and sustainment of training systems, particularly those that can operate with limited technical data and maintain training efficiency under operational demands. This initiative is crucial for enhancing military training capabilities and ensuring compliance with distributed mission operations standards. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities and past experiences by April 27, 2025, and can contact Dave Frameli at david.frameli.4.ctr@us.af.mil or Nick Redlin at nicholas.redlin@us.af.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John Lindsay
    john.lindsay.2@us.af.mil
    Files
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    ACTS II_NOCA_20241226.pdf
    The document outlines a presolicitation notice for a proposed sole-source contract by the United States Air Force, specifically aimed at Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems. This contract focuses on providing ongoing sustainment, modernization, and support for the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Air Commando Training Support II (ACTS II) and covers both domestic and international training simulations. Key contract elements include training system support, contractor logistics support, cybersecurity, and the potential procurement of new training devices. This presolicitation does not serve as a formal Invitation for Bids or Request for Proposals, nor does it commit the government to any procurement actions. The opportunity is classified under the product service code J069, which pertains to maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of training equipment and devices. Proposals are due by January 10, 2025, with the intended contract being awarded using other-than-full-and-open competition as permitted under 10 USC 2304(c)(1). For further details, interested parties can contact John Lindsay at the provided email address.
    AFSOC ACTS II Capability Assesment-RFI_SAM_20250416.pdf
    The Request for Information (RFI) pertains to the Air Force Special Operations Command's (AFSOC) Air Commando Training Support (ACTS) II program, seeking companies capable of providing training system support and logistics for various aircraft training systems, including AC/HC/MC-130J and CV-22. This RFI serves as part of market research in compliance with federal acquisition regulations, assessing potential vendors' capabilities to manage program management, contractor logistics, cybersecurity, and engineering change proposals. The ACTS II program requires expertise in developing, modifying, and supporting training systems, which currently have limited technical data ownership. Companies must have experience executing modifications with little to no available government-provided data and maintaining training efficiency amid operational demands. Participation in this RFI does not guarantee future contract awards, and responses are required by April 27, 2025. Key requirements include software change implementations, concurrency tracking, and compliance with distributed mission operations standards. The government urges detailed submissions on firms' capabilities and past experiences, emphasizing direct responses without marketing material. This RFI focuses on ensuring relevant data for a successful acquisition process in advancing military training capabilities.
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