Society of Experimental Test Pilots Symposium

The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), Directorate of Contracting, Edwards Air Force Base, California intends to award a commercial purchase order to Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP). Market research was conducted via the Internet and contact was made with other Test Pilot Schools and staff members to determine whether there are other sources that provide this training. This acquisition is for student and staff member attendance at the SETP Symposium. This annual symposium educates attendees on current flight test programs with emphasis on promoting future test efficiency and flight safety through the promulgation of lessons learned regarding the safety, design and flight testing of aerospace vehicles and their associated systems. This action will result in a purchase order to support the United States Test Pilot School. SETP is the only known source identified for procurement of this service. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 611430 and the size standard is $7,000,000. All responsible sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by AFFTC. The point of contact is Lisa Jackson, AFFTC, Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524. Responses are due by 18 Sep 2009, 3 p.m. local Pacific Time via email. Her email address is lisa.jackson@edwards.af.mil. This NOTICE OF CONTRACTING ACTION (NOCA) is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this synopsis.