SOURCES SOUGHT
U -- AFICA Undergraduate Helicopter Training (UHT) - FA3002-17-RFI-UHT RFI
- Notice Date
- 3/30/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 611512
— Flight Training
- Contracting Office
- AFICA - AFICA- CONUS
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- FA3002-17-RFI-UHT
- Point of Contact
- Stephen S. Pritchett, Phone: 2106527860
- E-Mail Address
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stephen.pritchett@us.af.mil
(stephen.pritchett@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Attachment 2 to FA3002-17-RFI-UHT Attachment 1 to FA3002-17-RFI-UHT Request for Information for AETC Undergraduate Helicopter Training Request for Information (RFI) for Undergraduate Pilot Training - Helicopter (UPT-H) Support for United States Air Force (USAF) Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) Multi-place Training Track This is an RFI in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, 52.215-3 - Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997). Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Only United States companies will be considered for contract award. Introduction: 1. This RFI includes a description of the UPT-H requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company's capability. 2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.) 3. Marketing materials are considered an insufficient response to this RFI. Please limit responses to no more than 15 pages, and identify a representative to support further Government inquiries and requests for clarification of the information provided, if needed. Respondents should indicate which portions of their responses are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. 4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. 5. The Government anticipates a Firm-Fixed-Price contract could come from these efforts. For purposes of this RFI, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611512, Flight Training, and the small business size standard is $27.5 Million in annual gross receipts. Purpose: 1. We are conducting market research to determine: a. What commercial sources are capable of conducting the full range of operations associated with UPT-H (flying operations, academics, aircraft maintenance, billeting, dining, security, etc.)? b. Potential training locations. c. What efficiencies/cost savings can be gained through different approaches to all aspects of the UPT-H requirements? d. A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimate pertaining to the cost and level of effort of this service. Description: UPT-H is the second step in the Air Force Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT) process for those students destined for USAF helicopters or tiltrotor aircraft. Students who attend UPT-H will have completed the first step of the UFT process which is Initial Flight Training (IFT). The training service will need to provide classroom, aircraft and simulator events that support the instruction of students to safely aviate, navigate, communicate, manage aircraft systems, and practice sound crew resource management, in both visual and instrument conditions within the US National Airspace System (NAS). The service will require providing all personnel, aircraft, aircraft maintenance, facilities, transportation to and from the airport for students, food, lodging, and security for full operations. The student produced by this service will continue on to the third step in the UFT process, USAF UPT-H training at Ft. Rucker, Alabama flying the TH-1H. See Flying Training Program Objectives below for specific training requirements. Student Load. The anticipated student load may vary from 70 to 110 per year with varying class sizes. Initial Flying Training (IFT) Graduate: Students entering this program will have completed IFT. This training prepares pilot candidates for entry into Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT). The training includes principles and techniques used in basic flying operations, ground training to supplement and reinforce flying training and an orientation to military flight training. Flying Training Program Objectives: The skills, tasks and standards of this course are designed to provide a solid foundation in basic knowledge and flying skills. Enforcement of course standards is fundamental to the future readiness of the USAF. Students must understand and apply the knowledge, airmanship, and flying skills to demonstrate mastery of primary flight training. Specific competency areas are outlined in the following table: Knowledge Airmanship Flying Skills Aerodynamics Adaptability / Inflight Planning Aircraft Control / Handling AFIs and Manuals Confidence Attitude Instrument Flying Aircraft Systems Culture of Safety / ORM/CRM Basic Formation Skills Communications Discipline Instrument Approaches / Procedures Emergency Procedures Training Professional Attitude Navigation: Visual, VFR and IFR Mission Analysis Mutual Support Situational Awareness Weather Physical Conditioning Task Management Three-Dimensional Maneuvering Training Standards: See Attachment 2 to FA3002-17-RFI-UHT. Student Training: The following will provide an example of the training required utilizing the Primary Pilot Training (PPT) syllabus. The PPT syllabus is a building block approach utilizing instructor-led and computer based instruction, hands on training utilizing simple training devices, simulator instruction, and aircraft-based instruction. The syllabus trains Visual Flight Rules (VFR) private pilots to be military aviator candidates who are familiar with the NAS, capable of taking a fully aerobatic aircraft solo single ship and in formation, and capable of flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). The student produced from this syllabus will have the foundation to move onto follow on Rotary Wing Training. The PPT Syllabus is driven by events or sorties. An event includes classroom instruction or CBT. A sortie can be completed in a training device or in the aircraft. A sortie in a training device is allocated a specific duration in which desired learning objectives are completed. A sortie in the aircraft is considered an engine start, take-off and landing to engine shutdown which accomplishes student required maneuvers and curriculum events. Training sorties may be performed as single leg flights originating and terminating at the same site; or multiple leg flights which are flown from off-site locations and return to the originating site on the same day or overnight missions. Device or Aircraft sorties include day and night operations not including Night Vision Goggle operations. The student will have a maximum of a 12-hour crew duty day where all events must be accomplished. The contractor must also ensure a crew rest period of 12 hours is available. Training missions will normally be flown between approximately 0600 to 2100 hours, Monday through Friday. The contractor shall support training missions, which occur outside of normal working hours as required. This includes support of weekend operations for off-station syllabus requirements. Contractor will provide academic material. Material may be presented using electronic means or by a platform instructor. Subjects include but are not limited to: Procedural Training, Aircraft Systems, Aerodynamics, Instrument/Enroute Navigation, Mission, Aircraft Mishap Prevention, and Crew Resource Management. Aircrew Training Devices (ATD) Simulated Flight Instruction (SFI) should be used to augment actual airborne instruction and will be used to prepare students for transition to the aircraft. SFI requires the following ATDs: Ejection Seat Trainer (EST), if required. The EST is utilized to train students in ejection procedures and inspection of the ejection seat. The EST is used to train the seat's mechanical functioning, ejection posture, ejection handle location, man-seat separation and procedures for different types of ejection conditions. Egress Procedures Trainer (EPT). The EPT is utilized to train students in cockpit egress procedures. The EPT is also used to train normal strap-in and emergency egress procedures with emphasis on potential obstructions to exit. Unit Training Device (UTD). The UTD is used to accomplish selected normal ground and emergency (ground and inflight) procedures associated with operating the aircraft. The UTD does not provide motion simulation. The UTD provides cockpit indications and audible cues appropriate for the training tasks. Instrument Flight Trainer (IFT). The IFT is used to accomplish tasks in the instrument and navigation stages of training and to act as a platform to integrate various aspects of normal and emergency procedures. The IFT is used to train instrument procedures, instrument cross-check, instrument takeoffs, and precision and non-precision approaches. The IFT is used to train high altitude navigation, in-flight planning, in-flight communications, strange field procedures, transition from instrument to visual flight conditions and then transition to land. Finally, the IFT is used as a platform to train all aspects of emergency procedures from recognition to logical conclusion. Accordingly, a visual field-of-view commensurate with these tasks shall be provided. Operational Flight Trainer (OFT). The OFT is used to demonstrate and introduce an integrated (inside and outside) scan with the various aspects of visual flying and the associated application of aircraft emergency procedures. The OFT has a full fidelity cockpit and software flight modeling that replicates the aircraft response and handling characteristics. Aerodynamic, environmental and disturbance cues shall be provided as appropriate for the training tasks. The OFT does not have a full-motion capability. The OFT provides a playback feature for debrief. Computer Based Training Systems (CBTS) CBTS enhance and facilitate academic instruction. The CBTS assess each student's progress and abilities. The CBTS respond to individual learning levels and present a tailored approach for each student during each lesson. The CBTS provide remediation opportunities in order to measure the degree of error in each student's response. The CBTS provide digital multimedia presentations and use three dimensional digital graphics and animated graphics where appropriate. The CBTS workstations meet or exceed the graphic modeling standards defined by AETC's Interactive Courseware and Classroom Multimedia System Architecture Guide. The student is able to manipulate screen presentations to zoom, enlarge, rotate, and select different view angles. The CBTS permit the students to suspend a lesson and restart the lesson at a later time, at or before the point of termination. Aircraft The aircraft should be fully aerobatic and have the ability to operate in the continental United States, during day and night. The aircraft shall be capable of performing multiple mission profiles to include: basic handling characteristics, multiple instrument/visual approaches, enroute navigation, visual low level navigation, basic formation. The aircraft shall be tolerant of normally expected student errors (i.e. imprecise aircraft control, hard landings etc.) The aircraft shall be configured for single pilot operation, and shall be dual pilot capable with redundant systems which allows the second pilot to have the same capabilities as the single pilot. Aircraft fly-over noise level must be in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 36. As a minimum, aircraft shall be equipped with: a. GPS b. Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System c. Radar Altimeter d. Dual radios (VHF and UHF) e. VOR / ILS f. TACAN (Normal and Air to Air Mode) g. Ground Proximity Warning System h. DME i. ADS-B (1090ES) j. Crash Survivable Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CSFDR/CVR) Aircraft Operators Manual/Technical orders to be provided by contractor. Aircraft flight manual will provide all necessary technical information for the contractor and the Government to derive applicable Operating Limits and Boldface (Critical Action Procedures) for student training. The contractor will also provide checklists for all normal and emergency procedures. Maintenance (MX)/Logistics Support The contractor shall be responsible for providing a complete maintenance package and technical support for the aircraft and simulator. The maintenance package for the aircraft shall include organizational, intermediate and depot level maintenance, maintenance management, aircraft scheduling, and provisioning of repair parts and supplies. Aircraft will be maintained, inspected and repaired to FAA type certification and airworthiness standards. Location The training will be conducted at contractor provided location. Training facilities must provide or allow: - A student to receive proper crew rest within the required time period. - Proper nutrition throughout the day. - Access to fitness facilities - Proper areas for study and access to course material - Mission Planning/briefing/de-briefing Summary: It is the Government's intention to identify sources that can meet the above criteria. All interested business concerns shall indicate interest in responding to this RFI by providing a completed Contractor Capability Survey (Attachment 1 to FA3002-17-RFI-UHT) to 338 SCONS Mr. Stephen Pritchett at stephen.pritchett@us.af.mil NLT 4:00 pm CST 1 May 17. Any questions pertaining to this RFI shall be submitted to above email NLT 10 calendar days prior to the RFI response due date in order to facilitate an adequate response time that will produce optimal information sharing. NOTE: This RFI is for research purposes only, no decision to pursue an acquisition or identification of a contracting organization to be responsible for an acquisition has been made. This information is for market research only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), solicitation or an indication that the Government will contract for this requirement. The Government will not pay for information received in response to this RFI and is in no way obligated by the information received. List of Abbreviations and Acronyms ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast AETC - Air Education and Training Command AFI - Air Force Instruction ATD - Aircrew Training Device CSFDR - Crash Survivable Flight Data Recorder CVR - Cockpit Voice Recorder DME - Distance Measuring Equipment DoD - Department of Defense EPT - Egress Procedures Trainer EST - Ejection Seat Trainer FAA - Federal Aviation Administration FAR - Federal Aviation Regulation GPS - Global Positioning System IFR - Instrument Flight Rules IFT - Instrument Flight Trainer ILS - Instrument Landing System MX - Maintenance OFT - Operational Flight Trainer SUPT - Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training TACAN - Tactical Air Navigation UHF - Ultra High Frequency UPT-H - Undergraduate Pilot Training Helicopter USAF - United States Air Force UTD - Unit Training Device VFR - Visual Flight Rules VHF - Very High Frequency VOR - VHF Omnidirectional range
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