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U--Foreign Military Sales Requirement for Pilot Transition Training two helicopter-rated USG personnel for the MD 530F Helicopter

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W58RGZ15Q0005Federal

Submission Closed04/24/2015, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 611512

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The Army Contracting Command - Redstone is seeking proposals for a Foreign Military Sales requirement to provide Pilot Transition Training for two helicopter-rated USG personnel. The training will take place at the contractor's location and focuses on familiarizing pilots with the MD 530F helicopter systems and operations. This five-day course consists of ground school covering publications and aircraft procedures, as well as four to five hours of flight time for normal and emergency procedure practice. The government intends to award the contract to the most advantageous responsible offeror, with MD Helicopters Inc. identified as the only reasonably available source to satisfy the requirements. The anticipated award date is May 01, 2015, with delivery expected immediately upon contract award. Interested parties must submit quotations via mail or email by the April 24, 2015 deadline, ensuring all communications are on company letterhead and include necessary registration details from the System for Award Management.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Rsa

Contract Value

$21,000

NAICS

611512 - Flight Training

Place of Performance

ACC-RSA - (Aviation) ATTN: CCAM, Building 5303, Martin Road Redstone Arsenal AL 35898-5280 US, AL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

MD HELICOPTERS INC

Award Issued Date

08/04/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedApr 9

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedApr 9

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AwardedAug 4

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

04/24/2015, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Rsa

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-0000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Rsa

Office AddressREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-0000, USA

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Full Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Army Contracting Command - Redstone has a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirement to provide Pilot Transition Training for two helicopter-rated USG personnel at the Contractor's location in accordance with their commercially available structured courses. This acquisition includes pilot transition training familiarizes rated helicopter pilots with the MD 530F helicopter systems and operation. The pilot transition training is a five-day course that includes ground school and flight training. Ground school covers publications, aircraft systems, operation/procedures, and preflight procedures. Four to five hours of flight time included to practice normal flight and selected emergency procedures. The estimated required delivery turnaround time for this requirement is upon contract award. The Government intends to award contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose written quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. The anticipated award date for this requirement is May 01, 2015. Authority cited is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1 )(i). Only one source is reasonably available for award that will satisfy agency requirements. The source is MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI) 4555 E McDowell Rd Mesa Arizona 85215(CAGE Code 1KVX4). The clauses that apply to this acquisition are located in Attachment one (1). The Performance Work Statement is also attached for review. Interested firms are encouraged to compete for this or future solicitations by submitting documentation in accordance with the Competition Advocate's Shopping List (CASL) procedures. These procedures are outlined at the following web site: http//www.redstone.army.mil/cmo/. All responsible sources may submit a quotation that may be considered by the agency. Communication must be on contractor's letterhead and must include name, telephone number, email, fax number, and cage code. Interested source should indicate if they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have completed the Annual Representations and Certifications electronically via website at https://www.sam.gov/. Proposals will only be accepted by mail or email. Requests may be sent via email contact@example.gov.