| Location: | Washington |
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| Posted: | May 15, 2026 |
| Due: | May 22, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | FA462026RA901-1 |
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This sources sought is seeking to identify responsible potential sources to provide the 22 TRS with a training system made up of two major components. These systems are: one parachute drag trainer and a 12 passenger METS capable of simulating CV-22, H-60, H-1, and C-130 airframes. The METS must also include a lift system, rescue hoist system, environmental effects, and an air compressor for recharging dive tanks. The METS should work with the associated environmental simulator to provide students with a realistic simulation of an open-water landing in extreme conditions. These conditions include rain, darkness, sound and light effects, and 3 foot waves.
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. All interested parties will be required to respond to the resultant solicitation separately from their response to this sources sought notice. A responsible potential sources shall have registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). The response should be no more than five pages providing the following information:

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