STTS Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) Training

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought notice (market survey). This is not a request for quote (RFQ) or a request for proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not pay for any cost incurred in responding to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought notice shall be voluntary. This Sources Sought Notice is for Market Research purposes only. The information submitted in response to the Sources Sought Notice will not be utilized to determine vendor standing in any future/potential Request for Quote/Request for Proposal, nor will it be utilized to determine if a vendor is qualified to submit a Request for Quote/Request for Proposal for any future/potential requirement. 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Hurlburt Field, FL, is conducting market research to determine the existence of potential sources to provide a vertical wind tunnel (VWT)/military free fall simulator facility/training, with and without an instructor at the below locations Locations: Within 400 miles of Hurlburt Field, FL. This training will include every aspect of military free fall (MFF) parachuting. The potential requirement will consist of the contractor providing all of the following qualifications/requirements for the below listed services: Requirements The contractor shall provide a secure area for military personnel to conduct wind tunnel training and instruction. Facility shall be sufficient in size to accommodate thirty (30) personnel performing relative work (RW) training. The contractor shall provide a clean, effective facility for the conduct of vertical wind tunnel training. User requires access to classroom spaces for debriefing purposes. Specific requirements are as follows: The VWT shall: Meet or exceed 14 feet in diameter, 52 feet in height, and contain a climate controlled recirculating flight chamber. Accommodate four (4) students at one time. Provide a wind tunnel that incorporates a make-up air system, allowing the antechamber to remain open while the tunnel still runs. Facility wind speed will be sufficient to lift a parachutist wearing tunnel-safe parachutes and equipment bags. Facility tunnel structure shall be sufficiently rated to handle impact from jumper and equipment weighing 300lbs. Training Requirements: Belly fly evaluation, 8 points of motion Leg turns and range of motion. Burble drills. Back fly body position Walking in the tunnel Crouching/kneeling/transitions Effects of burbling in vertical orientation Coaching the coach Military equipment in the tunnel How to move a flyer. Emergency procedures Safety Observer: Contractor shall provide a safety observer for all iterations of training regardless of contractor providing coaching or government independent training Instructor Qualifications: Flight Instructor Training Program (FITP) Level 4 qualified instructors Classroom Facilities: Contractor shall provide classroom facilities to accommodate thirty (30) students. Classroom facilities shall be equipped with a large, high definition screen for viewing and assessment of training videos. Contractor Provided Equipment: MFF VWT Safe Rig for each student training in the VWT Wind tunnel suits, helmets, and goggles for use by Students Parachutes and combat equipment modified for VWT use Video Recording and Playback Contractor shall provide equipment and personnel necessary to perform video recording and playback capabilities of all VWT training events. The contractor shall provide the capability for recording and playback to occur concurrently. Contractor shall provide a standalone video replay system that does not connect to the internet A large, high definition viewing area/screen shall be provided in order to adequately assess student performance. This equipment shall be located in the classroom. NOTE: Please submit electronic response indicating capability to supply the aforementioned item(s) via line card or published description (no more than 10 pages) as well as POC (name, telephone # and email address) along with contractor's CAGE, DUNS, and the physical location of your facility to the individuals listed within this notice. All work shall be performed at the contractor's facility. This request may not directly lead to a Request for Quotation/Proposal. Deadline for submission is 1200. CST, 25 January 2023. Required Information: Any interested party who can offer all of the above may submit electronic reply addressing each of the above items. Response deadline: 1200. CST, 25 January 2023 Where to send responses: Electronically: 24 SOW ATTN: Jaime Collins, E-mail: jaime.collins.2@us.af.mil, Phone: 850-884-6007 John Miner, E-mail: john.miner.3@us.af.mil, Phone: 850-884-0732 223 Cody Ave, Hurlburt Field, FL 32544