Aviation Survival & Egress Training
This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. The information from this market research is for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research and the Government will not entertain questions concerning this market research.
The intent of this notice is to determine the availability of qualified commercial sources technically capable of providing the below:
2 Day Aviation Survival & Egress Training.
Must be driving distance from Central Connecticut (example Hartford)
Class will include:
Hazards and emergencies associated with aircraft in over-water situations
Physics and physiology for use of compressed air
Safety and survival equipment utilization and deployment
Introduction to hypothermia mitigation and sea survival
Coping with physiological and psychological stress
Personal rescue techniques and use of life rafts and signaling devices
Characteristics of personal floatation devices and aviation jackets
Introduction to search and rescue resources and equipment
Introduction of rescue devices and simulated rescues
Preparation for emergency landing and ditching situations
Dry/wet evacuation through an emergency exit from a ditched aircraft on water
Preparation for emergency landing and ditching situations on breath hold utilizing the Shallow Water Egress Trainer (SWET)
Preparation for emergency landing and ditching situations with an EBD utilizing the Shallow Water Egress Trainer (SWET)
Evacuation and escape training utilizing the Modular Egress Training Simulator (METSTM) with and without utilizing an EBD
Students who complete the program in accordance with the learning and performance objectives will receive a certificate.
Potential offerors having the skills, experience, professional qualifications, and capabilities necessary to perform the described requirement are invited to provide a capabilities statement via e-mail. The Capability statements shall not exceed ten (10) pages and must include the following: 1) Company name and Point of Contact information (address, telephone, e-mail, web-site, etc.); 2) DUNS number and CAGE code; 3) Small Business Size/Certification (to include 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.); and 4) Familiarity and knowledge of the requirement.
Responses are due no later than 1300 EST, Monday, 4 December 2017, and shall be electronically submitted to leslie.a.fedler.civ@mail.mil. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Response is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.
Leslie A Fedler, Email leslie.a.fedler.civ@mail.mil
