Professional Formation Skydiving Instructor Services
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The United States Air Force Academy is seeking market research through a sources-sought notice for a non-personal services contract to procure a Professional Formation Skydiving Instructor to support the U.S. Air Force Parachute Team, known as the Wings of Blue. The requirement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 611620 and FAR 19.5, and respondents must be certified as small businesses with relevant socio-economic designations including 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. The instructor must possess a minimum of ten years of competitive formation skydiving experience, over 5,000 competition jumps, and proven success coaching advanced teams at national and international levels. Core responsibilities include developing an annual training plan, delivering real-time freefall and wind tunnel coaching, conducting detailed video debriefs and performance analysis, designing competition strategies and dive sequences, and providing on-site support at designated events. The instructor must have comprehensive knowledge of both USPA and FAI competition rules and demonstrate expertise in video-based performance evaluation techniques. The primary place of performance is the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with additional work expected at government facilities, commercial wind tunnels, and competition sites potentially in Raeford, North Carolina, and Eloy, Arizona. The anticipated contract period is a base year from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods. Respondents must submit a capability statement not exceeding ten pages, including company information such as name, address, CAGE code, UEI number, point of contact details, business size certification, a narrative detailing the proposed instructor’s qualifications and experience, and up to three relevant past performance references from the last five years. All submissions must be emailed by 10:00 AM MDT on June 4, 2026, to ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil with the exact subject line specified. This notice is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or a guarantee of future contract award.
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USAF Academy, CO, 80840, USASet-Aside
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