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11 July 2024 -- uploaded attachments that are accessible to the public.
PZZDTPS240169
SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR
FIGHTER WARBIRD AIRCRAFT SERVICES
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTATION OR AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF A SOLICITATION.
This sources-sought request for information is for the purpose of conducting market research to provide data for planning purposes. This sources-sought synopsis announcement does not constitute a formal solicitation and is not a request for proposal, request for quote, invitation for bid, does not obligate the government to award a contract, issue a solicitation, reimburse respondents for any proposal preparation and/or submittal costs, nor does its issuance in any way restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice or any follow up requests, submittals will not be returned to the sender.
The US Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS) at Edwards AFB would like to request information on the capability to complete the following:
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This is a non-personnel services contract to provide in-flight instruction in a Fighter Warbird type, such as a P/TF-51, along with a qualified flight instructor(s) for students of the US Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS). Location(s) of instruction will be Eglin AFB, FL as primary. The contractor shall perform all requirements; obtain all permits and licenses in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local guidelines. The Contractor shall provide all management, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, other items, and non-personal services necessary to perform flight and instruction. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.
Interested firms are invited to submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) showing the company's ability to fulfill the requirement described above along with a free rough cost estimate. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. This is not a solicitation nor will a solicitation package be issued as a result of this announcement, and no award shall be made as a result of this announcement. In the event that a solicitation is developed, it will be assigned a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) number or Request for Quotation (RFQ) and the announcement may be published on SAM.gov. Responses to this notice will assist the government in identifying potential sources and determining if a set-aside of the solicitation is appropriate. Firms responding to this announcement should include a free rough estimate for costs, company name, cage code, point of contact, address, phone number, small business size, and indicate whether they are small business, 8(a) concern, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, or women-owned small business. For the purposes of being considered a small business, the following applies:
NAICS – 611512
Size Standard – $34,000,000
The Government reserves the right to set-aside any subsequent acquisition based upon known sources and/or responses to this synopsis.
Responses are requested no later than: 1600 (4:00 p.m.) PST on 22 Jul 2024.
Direct responses and/or questions to: Justin Fobel, justin.fobel@us.af.mil
Maria Estevane, maria.estevane.1@us.af.mil
Direct expression of interest as well as required documentation should be addressed in writing to the Contract Specialist. All prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of all other information pertaining to the synopsis and solicitation.
Contracting Office Address:
AFTC / PZZD
5 S. Wolfe Ave
Edwards AFB, CA 93524 United States
Place of Performance:
Eglin AFB, FL (Primary)
Other locations TBD
