Sources Sought - Maintenance Qualification Training Program (MQTP)
ID: FA480126MQTP001Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4801 49 CONS PKHOLLOMAN AFB, NM, 88330-8225, USA

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Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7a6df6c9a5b2491ba723286aa2437a44/view
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    The Department of the Air Force is seeking sources for the Maintenance Qualification Training Program (MQTP) services at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive upgrade training for F-16 aircraft maintenance personnel, focusing on enhancing 5-level certification for both F-16 Crew Chiefs and Avionics Technicians, in accordance with specific Air Force manuals and standards. The contractor will be responsible for delivering academic and hands-on training, managing student progress, documenting task progression, and administering examinations, while ensuring a low failure rate. Interested firms must submit capability statements, including company information and relevant experience, by January 5, 2026, with questions due by December 19, 2025. For further inquiries, contact SSgt Alex Coulombe at alex.coulombe@us.af.mil or 575-572-0183.

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    The Air Force 49th Maintenance Group and 49th Contracting Squadron (49 CONS) issued a Sources Sought notice for Maintenance Qualification Training Program (MQTP) services at Holloman AFB, NM. This is a market research effort to identify potential sources for a service requirement to provide comprehensive upgrade training for F-16 aircraft maintenance personnel. The training will focus on improving 5-level certification for both F-16 Crew Chiefs and F-16 Avionics Technicians, adhering to specific Air Force manuals and standards. The contractor will deliver academic and hands-on training, manage student progress, document task progression, and administer examinations, while maintaining a low failure rate. The government will provide all necessary resources. The contract is anticipated to be for one base year with one option year. Interested firms must submit capability statements, including company information, SAM.gov registration, NAICS code 611519 experience, business status, and CAGE Code, via email by January 5, 2026. Questions are due by December 19, 2025.
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