Market Survey: EC-135 Helicopter Initial Pilot Qualification Training for FAA Academy

1. Introduction/Purpose The FAA Academy/AMA-260 is seeking interested sources that are capable of providing for EC-135 Helicopter Initial Pilot Qualification Training in accordance with (IAW) the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). This market survey is being conducted IAW FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy section 3.2.1.2.1 Market Analysis. 2. Nature of Competition The acquisition strategy for the procurement has not been determined at this time; however, either an unrestricted competition or a set-aside will be chosen depending on market research and responses to this survey. 3. Disclaimer (a) This is not a Screening Information Request or request for proposals of any kind; (b) The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals; (c) The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey; and (d) Any costs associated with the market survey submittal is solely at the interested vendor’s expense 4. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code The NAICS code projected for the procurement is 611512 -- FLIGHT TRAINING. 5. Submittal Requirements for Market Survey Interested sources must respond with information to confirm evidence of their qualifications and capabilities to meet the requirements as outlined in the attached requirements document. Please provide: • Any relevant experience • Technical approach • Corporate capabilities • Size and type of service provided by previous contracts (provide detailed information and past performance) • Geographical areas where your company can provide service. • Number of years in business • Any questions or comments on the requirement All responses (one response per company) should include a brief synopsis (10 pages or less) describing the proposed training for planning purposes of the FAA. 6. Delivery of Submittals Submittals to this Market Survey shall be e-mailed to the Contract Specialist Jennifer Lucas at [email protected] no later than 5:00 PM CST on June 8, 2018. NO PHYSICAL COPIES OR PHONE CALLS. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND EMAILED TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM CST ON JUNE 8, 2018 TO ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME FOR RESPONSE. Any proprietary information submitted will be protected if appropriately marked. 7. SAM Registration An active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) must be obtained to be considered for government contracts with the FAA. 8. Attachment: Draft PWS for EC-135 Helicopter Initial Pilot Qualification Training Respondents are encouraged to review the attached document and provide comments. If you are viewing this announcement through Fed Biz Ops (www.fbo.gov) the attachments may not be available or viewable. If this is the case, please proceed to the FAA's Contract Opportunities Website at faaco.faa.gov to obtain the attachments. If you're viewing this announcement from a source other than Federal Aviation Administration Contract Opportunities (FAACO), visit https://faaco.faa.gov/index.cfm/announcement/view/30379 to view the original announcement.