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Vertical Wind Tunnel

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FA940125Q0010Federal

Submission Closed05/02/2025, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Air Force has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors capable of providing access to a recirculating vertical wind tunnel, facilitating training for the parachutists of the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron. This notice, serving solely for planning purposes as per FAR Part 10 and FAR Part 19, aims to facilitate market research and assess potential interest and capabilities within the industry. The intention is to eventually establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) structured upon the responses received, under the NAICS code 611699, which pertains to all other miscellaneous schools and instruction. The anticipated services will include not only the provision of a climate-controlled recirculating vertical wind tunnel but also the availability of classroom facilities designed to accommodate fifteen students for comprehensive training sessions. Organizations interested in participating are encouraged to respond electronically. Essential submission requirements include company information, such as the name, address, CAGE code, primary contacts, and information concerning business size and categorization. A maximum five-page Statement of Capabilities should be prepared, detailing the ability to meet the specified requirements outlined in the related Performance Work Statement. Submissions are expected by no later than May 2, 2025, addressed to both the Contracting Officer, Monique McLaughlin, and Contract Specialist, Elizabeth Ongstad. Although the Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses, no contract award will be made solely on the basis of this notice, which does not bind the Air Force to any subsequent action.

General Info

Air Force seeks vendors for vertical wind tunnel training for parachutists, submissions by May 2025.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA9401 377 Msg Pk

NAICS

611699 - All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction

Place of Performance

Albuquerque, NM, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

351+SWTS_VWT+PWS_17+Apr+2025.docx

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 27

special-notice

Notice updatedJan 27

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedMar 27

Notice type changed from Special Notice to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. Response deadline changed from Feb 3, 2025 to Apr 28, 2025. The notice title changed. NAICS code added: 532412. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Type ChangedApr 17

Combined Synopsis → Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 2

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/02/2025, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9401 377 Msg Pk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117-0001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9401 377 Msg Pk

Office AddressKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117-0001, USA

Contacts

Elizabeth Ongstad

contact@example.gov

Monique McLaughlin

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Full Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential sources capable of performing the effort described herein pursuant to FAR Part 10, Market Research and FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs. This is for planning purposes only. Any information submitted by respondents to this Source Sought Notice is voluntary. The Air Force does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Respondents should not construe this notice as a commitment by the Air Force for any purpose, and should refrain from providing proprietary information in the response. 1. INTRODUCTION: This is the initial step in the planning process for a non-personal services requirement for access to a recirculating vertical wind tunnel and training in order for parachutists of the 351st Special Warefare Training Squadron to practice and improve flight technique. The 377 MSG/PKA at Kirtland Air Force Base seeks sources to provide a recirculating vertical wind tunnel for military personnel to conduct wind tunnel training and instruction. Additionally, classroom facilities shall be provided to accommodate fifteen (15) students. 377 MSG/PKA anticipates conducting a competitive acquisition for this effort. The effort is expected to result in a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). NAICS code is anticipated to be 611699 - All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction, size standard $16.5M. 2. INSTRUCTIONS: All businesses capable of providing Vertical Wind Tunnel are invited to respond electronically. Responses shall include company name, address, CAGE code, point of contact with email address and telephone number, and indicate business size (small business, small disadvantaged business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business, woman-owned small business, or HUBZone) using NAICS 611699 - All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction, size standard $16.5. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside for any subsequent acquisition based upon responses to this notice. Small business respondents should provide a statement of capabilities to assist the Air Force in making a set-aside decision. Statement of Capabilities are limited to 5 pages, using Times New Roman 12 Font, and should demonstrate capability to provide a climate controlled, recirculating vertical wind tunnel, as described per the requirements in the Performance Work Statement. Responses must be received no later than 02 May 2025 at 4:00pm Mountain Daylight Time (MST), and addressed to Contracting Officer, Monique McLaughlin, at monique.mclaughlin.2@us.af.mil and Contract Specialist, Elizabeth Ongstad, elizabeth.ongstad@us.af.mil.