Support Services for Royal Saudi Air force

I. General Information The Air Education and Training Command Contracting Squadron (AETC CONS) is seeking information concerning the availability of capable sources to provide Aircrew Instructors and Support Personnel Trainers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in support of the Security Cooperation/Security Assistance acquisition program. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes only. The information will be used in conducting market research to identify qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources and commercial practices in support of the Government's requirements. Contact with Government personnel, other than those specified in this RFI, by potential offerors or their employees' regarding this requirement is not permitted. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is not to be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The information requested by this RFI will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and will be provided at no cost to the Government. It is also anticipated the type of contract will be Firm-Fixed-Price. For purposes of this RFI, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611519, Other Technical and Trade Schools, and the small business size standard is $14.0 Million in annual gross receipts. Training and technology transfer is required by the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) to provide qualified aircrew instructors and support personnel trainers in various weapons systems in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for the purpose of improving and modernizing the RSAF by strengthening interoperability with US and other friendly forces to further defense cooperation and regional stability in and around Saudi Arabia. All instruction and technical information shall be in the English language. Anticipated period of performance will be one (1) base year and up to three (3) option years. Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform as military instructors in various operational Royal Saudi Air Force units and other support functions. All instructors shall be a graduate of a military or civilian academic instructor course, such as the USAF Academic Instructor Course, or possess documented instructional or education experience. Personnel specialty requirements include, but are not limited to the following: - Operations Research Analyst - Courseware Technologists - Computer Programmers - Fighter Weapons School Electronic Warfare Instructor and Intelligence Officer Instructor - Air Battle Manager/Weapons Director Instructor - F-15S Instructor Pilots, Instructor Weapons Systems Officers, and Simulator Instructor - F-15C Instructor Pilots - E-3A Instructor Senior Director - Helicopter Augusta Bell AB-212 & Bell 412 EP Ground Instructor and Tactical Search & Rescue Instructor Pilot - C-130 Instructor Pilots, Instructor Loadmaster, and Instructor Flight Engineer II. Provision incorporated by reference: FAR 52.215-3 III. Vendor Response If your firm is capable of providing the requirements described in this RFI, please provide a Capability Statement to Kevin Grant via e-mail at kevin.grant.10@us.af.mil by 8 May 2013 at 10:00AM CST. Please do not call the contracting office for information; email any questions to avoid any misunderstanding or confusion. The Capability Statement should be limited to 10 or less pages in length and include general information and technical background describing your firm's experience in contracts requiring similar training efforts to meet the program objectives. When addressing question 9 below, please indicate the contract type, value, and period of performance for similar services provided. At a minimum the following information is requested: 1) Company Information a. Company Name b. Address c. Point of Contact d. Telephone Number e. E-mail address 2) Primarily doing business in the Private/Commercial or Government Sector 3) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code 4) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number 5) NAICS code(s) the company usually performs under 6) Business Size (i.e. Small Business, Other than Small) and approximate annual gross revenue 7) Socio-Economic status (i.e. 8(a), HUBZone, veteran-owned, women-owned, etc.); 8) Brief information on capabilities to finance, mobilize, and manage service contracts 9) Describe any service contracts you have performed for similar combined services 10) Company's role in the performance of the requirement a. Prime Contractor b. Subcontractor c. Other (please describe) 11) Functions that may be set aside for subcontract opportunities 12) Demonstrate ability to access and maintain operations within The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 13) Identify the industry period of performance standards in providing operation Contracting Office Address: Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Specialized Contracting Squadron, 2021 First Street West, Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph, TX, 78150-4302 Point of Contact(s): To be considered, send responses to this Sources Sought Notice in writing via email to the POC below no later 10:00AM CST on 15 May 2013: Mr. Kevin Grant at phone: 210-652-9223, e-mail: kevin.grant.10@us.af.mil