Thailand Training - Intent to Sole Source to Textron Aviation
ID: FA863723C0001Type: Justification
AwardedAug 20, 2022
Award #:FA863723C0001
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8637 AFLCMC WID ATTACK SYSTEMSWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7148, USA

PSC

AIRCRAFT, FIXED WING (1510)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4aeea0c98b424e8db3341f8a9f833e9c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to award a sole source contract to Textron Aviation Defense for specialized training related to the AT-6 aircraft. The training requirements include HMP-400 Gun System Specialist Training for three students, AT-6 Generalist Maintainer Training for five students, AT-6 Instructor Pilot Full Training for three students, and Rover Ground Terminal Operator Training for two students, along with necessary installation hardware kits exclusive to Textron Aviation Defense. This procurement is critical for ensuring that personnel are adequately trained on advanced aircraft systems and operations, with the contract expected to be added to the existing contract FA8637-23-C-0001. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Nick A. Costides at nicholas.costides@us.af.mil or Maureen Robinson at maureen.robinson.3@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nick A. Costides (Contracting Officer)
    (937) 631-5283
    nicholas.costides@us.af.mil
    Maureen Robinson (Program Manager)
    (937) 656-7232
    maureen.robinson.3@us.af.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Thailand Training - JA Fully Executed 5.18 Redacted.pdf
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