AT-6 Equipment and Training

Interested vendors are encouraged to check this site often to view any updates and additions. The government is interested in providing as much information as possible to interested vendors. If there is a particular document or specific information an interested vendor would like to see included in the Bidder’s Library, please send that request to the Points of Contact identified herein.

PLEASE NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT SOLICITING PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME. NO CONTRACT WILL RESULT FROM THIS POSTING.

1. DESCRIPTION:

This is a SOURCES SSOUGHT SYNOPSIS (SSS) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the United States Government (USG) to form a binding contract. The USG is conducting market research to identify, as potential sources and subcontracting opportunities, firms that may possess the expertise, capabilities, experience and necessary data to completely and competitively respond to all requirements to provide Equipment and Training for the Royal Thai Air Force as described below. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this acquisition has not been determined.

1.1 REQUIREMENTS:

Equipment and Training (Attachment 1) NOTE- Vendors must have the capability to deliver these components internationally to Thailand and conduct training in Thailand.

2. CAPABILITY SURVEY:

2.1 Company Response

• Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this market research. The results of this market research will allow the USG to make a determination as to whether this effort will be a sole source, full and open, full and open after exclusion of sources, or a small business set-aside acquisition. It is advised that you provide a sufficient response to all capability questions to allow the USG to appropriately assess your capabilities.


• Any information submitted by respondents to this SSS is strictly voluntary. This SSS does not constitute an RFP or an Invitation for Bid. SSS issuance does not restrict the US’s ultimate acquisition approach. The USG will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this notice, nor pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this SSS.


• Direct and concise responses are required and should clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements, including joint ventures, should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. Marketing material is considered an insufficient response to this SSS.

2.2 Business Information

In response to this SSS, please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:


• Address:


• Point of Contact:


• Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code:


• Phone Number:


• E-mail Address:


• Web Page URL:


• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336411, Aircraft Manufacturing. Size Standard: 1500 employees. Based on this NAICS Code, state your company business size. If you are a Small Business (SB, WOSB, EDWOSB, SOB, 8(a), HUBZone, BOSB, SDVOSB), please explain whether your company would be capable of meeting the requirements of FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.


• Small Business (Yes/No)


• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes/No)


• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes/No)


• Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (Yes/No)


• Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (Yes/No)


• 8(a) Certified (Yes/No)


• HUBZone Certified (Yes/No)


• Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes/No)


• Large Business (Yes/No)


• System for Award Management (SAM) Registered (Yes/No)

All prospective contractors must be registered in the SAM database to be awarded a DoD contract. The Government believes the NAICS code for this acquisition is 336411. If you do not agree, please suggest a NAICS code and provide your rationale. The NAICS code for this requirement, if applicable to the company’s capabilities, should be included in the company’s NAICS code listing in SAM.

2.3 General Capability:

• Describe briefly the elements of your company and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.


• Describe your company’s past experience on previous projects (no more than five examples) similar in purpose and/or complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual points of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). Include your company’s responsibility/role as a prime and/or subcontractor on each of these projects.


• Describe your specific capabilities of working with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts in the past and registration with the U.S. Department of State for import and export of materials.


• Describe your experience with supporting aircraft in accordance with Federation Aviation Administration (FAA), or equivalent requirements and providing support personnel who are FAA0certified (or equivalent).


• Describe any other relevant topics, concerns, and information that will help the USG in forming an acquisition strategy.

1. ADMINISTRATION

• Interested parties who believe they can provide the required AT-6 equipment and training may respond by submitting their response to the above questions in paragraphs 2.2, Business Information and paragraph 2.3, General Information, via email. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. The intent of this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Please submit all responses related to this notice, via email, to Jacquelyn.cain@us.af.mil by 4:00 PM (EDT) Wednesday 8 October 2025.

• The USG does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this SSS or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection FAR 31.205-18, Bid and Proposal costs, of the FAR. Companies responding to this SSS are advised that participation does not ensure involvement in future solicitations or contract awards. The USG shall not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparation or participation in this SSS. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this SSS.


• A point of contact that can speak for the responding company should be identified to support further USG inquiries as well as explanations that might be needed with regard to the information provided.


• Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. The intent of this notice is not a request for proposal.