Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Please see the attached RFI Answers dated 29 July 2020 Description: Provide all labor, communications, transportation, supervision and other supplies and services necessary to support an overland mobi... Please see the attached RFI Answers dated 29 July 2020 Description: Provide all labor, communications, transportation, supervision and other supplies and services necessary to support an overland mobility training course. Provide instruction and practical exercises that will focus and improve the students understanding and practical knowledge of conducting mobility operations in areas with an austere environments. This training will include every aspect of long range mountain mobility and long range advanced mobility military operations. Specification/Qualification Requirements: Instructors: The Driving Instructors shall each possess a minimum of 15 years of experience in off road driving and competitions. The instructors must also have previously driven a minimum of 4 times in an austere locations (South America, Africa, Mexico, or Afghanistan) which include rocky, desert, and mountainous terrain. The instructors must be proficient in all aspects of tactical communications (ability to have military communications between vehicles), GPS navigation, and 4X4 vehicle operations and maintenance. The Lead Instructor shall have extensive knowledge in the preparation of international, austere off road driving courses, preparation and the conduct of endurance off road courses, convoy operations, After Action Reports, and student critiques and the ability to supervise and manage a team of Contractor personnel. The Mechanic shall possess a minimum of 15 years' experience in all aspects of four wheel drive systems design and operations, field expedient repairs, and vehicle recovery. In addition, the Mechanic shall possess the ability to plan, conduct, and supervise practical exercises of vehicle breakage and maintenance and possess effective coaching, mentoring, and critiquing. Finally, the mechanics shall be an Automotive Service Excellence Certified Master Technician. Prior Master Mechanic experience is preferred. NOTE: RESUMES ARE REQUIRED AS PART OF THE CAPABILITY STATEMEMT Facilities: Training complex shall be located within the Continental United States and possess, at a minimum, the below listed specialty ranges, training areas and facilities to fulfill the training and logistical requirements. Mobility training course; must include mountain overland movement to provide the most accurate terrain. Mountainous Environment requirement: a.) Multi-day Course (4-days) for practical field training b.) Predominately Mountain Terrain c.) Over 500 Miles in Length (Non-repeatable terrain) d.) Washed Out Roads e.) Terrain Suitable for High Speed Driving f.) Sand/Dirt g.) Mountainous, Rocky, Loose, and Occasional Steep Terrain h.) Low Traction Terrain i.) Ability for Driving at Night j.) Sites for Camping Along Course Materials: Any personal protective equipment (PPE) required for safe training that is not government provided (helmet, body armor, eye protection, uniform, boots). Any such equipment must be in quantities/sizes sufficient to protect all students. Equipment shall be in good condition and working order and be properly sized to each student. NSCV-type training vehicles for use throughout training, to include 4-wheel drive, high center-of-gravity vehicles that emulate the current SOCOM Program of Record NSCV vehicles, which are Toyota Hilux and Toyota Land Cruiser. Vehicles shall be in sound mechanical condition, with all preventative maintenance completed. All training vehicles (NSCVs) shall be equipped, at minimum, with ROPS (roll-over protection system) and fire extinguishers. Contractor shall ensure that the training platforms are properly maintained and ready for safe operation on a daily basis, prior to the beginning of each training day. Any and all supplies, equipment and manpower necessary for training vehicle refueling, maintenance and repair. Quantity: One (1) five day training courses Unit of Issue: Job Destination: Performance at Contractor's facility within the United States How to Obtain Solicitation: Provide capability statement showing how the contractor meets the specifications/qualifications and contact William Lawson, william.lawson.12@us.af.mil, or Jaime Collins, jaime.collins.2@us.af.mil by 2:00 PM on 7 August 2020