INSCOM G4 Aviation Maintenance Training
ID: W50NH9-25-R-0100Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK INSCOM BELVOIRFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5246, USA

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL (U006)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/382b4dc34551406c89c809bd344ff3fe/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), is seeking qualified vendors to provide aviation maintenance training for their Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft as part of a broader initiative to enhance maintenance oversight capabilities. The procurement aims to establish a Firm Fixed Price contract under NAICS Code 611512, focusing on flight training, which will include both instructor-led classroom sessions and hands-on training, with the expectation of accommodating up to five students annually. This training is crucial for ensuring that INSCOM personnel are equipped with the necessary skills to maintain Contractor Owned and Contractor Operated (COCO) aircraft platforms effectively. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by 4:00 PM EST on December 21, 2024, to Christina Cano-Dickey at christina.l.cano-dickey.civ@army.mil, adhering to specified formatting guidelines.

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    Christina Cano-Dickey
    (571) 588-9473
    christina.l.cano-dickey.civ@army.mil
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    RFI - G4 Aviation Maintenance Training Courses.docx
    The U.S. Army is seeking information from industry regarding the procurement of training courses through a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at developing a viable solicitation. This RFI is part of planning efforts and is not a commitment to a procurement action. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price agreement of up to 60 months, with a focus on flight training, guided by NAICS Code 611512. Interested parties are invited to submit a capabilities statement, detailing previous relevant work, instructor qualifications, course offerings, training formats, scheduling flexibility, industry alignment, pricing models, and management experience relating to the Statement of Need. Responses are due by December 21, 2024, and must adhere to specified formatting and submission guidelines. The announcement emphasizes that participation is voluntary and will not impact future procurement opportunities. Moreover, it encourages submission of additional comments or suggestions to enhance the training requirements, while ensuring adherence to confidentiality for proprietary information.
    Statement of Work for Global 6500 Maintenance Training.docx
    The US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) seeks a commercial vendor to provide initial maintenance training for their Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft, utilized during a transition to the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES). This training aims to equip INSCOM personnel with the necessary skills for maintenance oversight of Contractor Owned and Contractor Operated (COCO) aircraft platforms. Expectations include instructor-led classroom training covering inspection, servicing, and the operational theory of aircraft systems, as well as hands-on training with actual or simulated devices. The vendor is responsible for providing training facilities, reference materials, and training devices, with the intent to utilize commercially available courses while minimizing travel costs by maintaining North American training locations. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) per student, allowing up to five students annually. There are no government-provided resources or travel requirements, and no security clearances are necessary. The training will be scheduled as needed to support INSCOM's aviation maintenance oversight requirements.
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