Water Survival Egress Trainer Equipment Lease

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Fairchild Air Force Base office, is seeking information from qualified vendors to provide a water survival egress training system comprising a parachute drag trainer and a 12-passenger Multipurpose Egress Training System (METS) capable of simulating the CV-22, H-60, H-1, and C-130 airframes. The METS must integrate a lift system, rescue hoist, environmental effects such as rain, darkness, sound and light, and a 3-foot wave simulation, along with an air compressor for dive tank recharging, to create a realistic open-water egress scenario under extreme conditions. The system must synchronize with an environmental simulator to deliver a comprehensive training experience that closely mirrors real-world operational challenges faced by aircrew. All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit responses no longer than five pages, including business name, address, CAGE code, size and socioeconomic classification per NAICS code 532490, supporting documentation for any small business claims, and contact details for a primary and secondary point of contact. This sources sought notice is not a solicitation and does not obligate the government to award a contract; interested firms must separately respond to the upcoming formal solicitation, FA462026RA901-1, which will be issued after this phase. Responses are due by May 22, 2026, and inquiries should be directed to Paul Blais or Sarah O’Neil at the provided contact information.