P-CORE Follow-On Training Contract
ID: A048514_P-CORE_Follow-On_Training_ContractType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8626 AFLCMC WN/LPWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7017, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cf212ff7d86c4b93a07e4b9cc4976867/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force, is seeking sources for the P-CORE Follow-On Training Contract, aimed at providing comprehensive training solutions for propulsion-related education. The contract will require the service provider to deliver instructional design, courseware development, and training for both civilian and military personnel, focusing on areas such as gas turbine engines and aircraft systems, as outlined in the attached course descriptions. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the skills of personnel involved in aerospace engineering, ensuring alignment with industry needs and operational effectiveness. Interested parties must respond by 3:00 p.m. EDT on May 7, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Nicholas Patterson at nicholas.patterson.2@us.af.mil or Megan Black at megan.black.4@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nicholas Patterson
    nicholas.patterson.2@us.af.mil
    Megan Black
    megan.black.4@us.af.mil
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    Attachment 1 - Course Descriptions.pdf
    The document outlines various short courses related to gas turbine engines and aircraft systems, offered primarily at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) and Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB). Each course focuses on specific topics such as gas turbine engine fundamentals, mechanical systems, aircraft engine design, and aeronautics principles, ranging from 16 to 36 hours in duration. The courses aim to equip attendees with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, covering practical applications in aircraft engine design, control systems, and propulsion simulation using specialized software. The curriculum addresses the complexities of designing and analyzing aircraft components, as well as understanding the operational principles of aircraft systems in the national airspace. The instruction is tailored to individuals with technical backgrounds, emphasizing real-world challenges and collaborative projects in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). This structured training program is part of broader federal and state efforts to enhance the skills of personnel involved in aerospace engineering and technology development, reflecting the government's commitment to advancing aerospace capabilities in alignment with industry needs.
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