Sources Sought - Distributed Mission Operations/Instructor Pilot and Academic Support Services (DMO/IPASS), Aircrew Upgrade Training and Site Security Management Services

This announcement represents a Sources Sought to determine potential availability of companies to completely execute the desired contract actions within the designated timeframe. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the AF is not at this time seeking proposals and shall not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government shall not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI shall be solely at the interested parties expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it shall be synopsized on Federal Business Opportunities (FedbizOpps) at https://www.fbo.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. This is a Sources Sought announcement seeking responses from all business concerns. The Headquarters (HQ) Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) is seeking potential sources that can successfully mobilize an entire workforce in support of Distributed Mission Operations/Instructor Pilot and Academic Support Services (DMO/IPASS), Aircrew Upgrade Training and Site Security Management Services. HQ PACAF requires support for DMO/IPASS Services at the following locations within one week of contract award: -Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska (F-22A, E-3 AWACS training devices) -Kadena Air Base, Japan (F-15C, E-3 AWACS training devices) -Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea (F-16 training devices) -Misawa Air Base, Japan (F-16 training devices) -Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, (A-10C, F-16 training devices) -Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii (F-22 training devices) The contractor would be expected to provide all qualified instructor pilots/instructors (tactical aviators), with the prerequisite knowledge, experience and credibility to train other pilots to meet the high demands required to obtain and maintain combat readiness at the aforementioned locations within one (1) week of contract award to avoid a break in service. The services to be performed shall include ensuring that the identification, vetting, interviewing, hiring and relocation of 100% of the required personnel with the appropriate certificates and qualifications to instruct pilots on a weapons platform training device. There are certain qualification requirements that must be met or will require a waiver, to include but not limited to, current flight experience with a specific amount of hours clocked on specific weapon systems. All positions require at a minimum a Secret Security Clearance. A Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) exists and must be accomplished successfully as well for the contractor personnel. Businesses believing they posess the capabilities to fully perform these requirements in the given timeframe shall submit the following to the email listed below: -Company Information: Name, address, telephone number, point of contact names, email addresses, CAGE code, and small business status (e.g. 8(a), HUBZone, etc.) -Description of capabilities as they relate to the above requirements and your firms ability to provide highly trained pilot instructors at each location. The primary areas of interest are: (1) the ability of your firm in maintaining and training highly qualified pilot instructors, (2) describe scheduling and manning capability for each location, (3) describe your capability to meet prompt replacement and quick turnaround of Contractor employees within an expedited timeframe. Please provide clear and concise information articulating performance capabilities. This announcement is for the purpose of market research to determine the adequacy of eligible business sources. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from any sources responding to this Notice and will not provide any feedback or carry on discussions with non-federal government activities regarding the information provided in response to this Notice. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Air Force will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative as a result of this notice. Responses to this will not be returned. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code to be used for this procurement is 611512, Educational Services, Flight Training, size standard $27.5M. This requirement is a potential follow-on to Contract #FA5215-13-C-7008, currently being performed by Chenega Technology Services Corporation, LLC. The anticipated start date, assuming a contract is issued, would be 12 June 2019 to avoid a break in service. Responses to this notice are due no later 2:00 PM, HST on Thursday, 23 May 2019. Responses or questions shall be submitted electronically to michael.piller.1@us.af.mil. All documents shall be submitted in .pdf format and the title of the documents shall include the offeror's name. Due to the potentially devastating break in services, it is vital to have 100% of the work accomplished