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The Vermont Army National Guard (VTARNG) has a requirement for Aviation Survival and Egress Training (ASET2) (a.k.a. "Dunker Training") for 35 Aircrew from 08 APRIL 2022 - 10 APRIL 2022. The training ... The Vermont Army National Guard (VTARNG) has a requirement for Aviation Survival and Egress Training (ASET2) (a.k.a. "Dunker Training") for 35 Aircrew from 08 APRIL 2022 - 10 APRIL 2022. The training must meet the standards described in Army Regulation (AR) 95?1 and USCENTCOM Theater Training Requirements dated 061350ZMAR17. The contractor shall provide Shallow Water Egress Trainer (SWET) and Modular Egress Training Simulator (METS) commonly referred to as “dunkers”, and Emergency Breathing System (EBS) in accordance with Army Regulation 95?1 Para 8?11f (3) and Attachment 4 to USCENTCOM Theater Training Guidance Para 3.A.3.D.1.A. The training must enable Aircrew to become ASET2 certified, and must address the following subjects/skills: Hazards and emergencies associated with aircraft in over-water situations Physics and physiology for use of compressed air Safety and survival equipment utilization and deployment Introduction to hypothermia mitigation and sea survival Coping with physiological and psychological stress Personal rescue techniques and use of life rafts and signaling devices Characteristics of personal floatation devices and aviation jackets Introduction to search and rescue resources and equipment Introduction of rescue devices and simulated rescues Preparation for emergency landing and ditching situations Dry/wet evacuation through an emergency exit from a ditched aircraft on water Preparation for emergency landing and ditching situations on breath hold utilization the Shallow Water Egress Trainer (SWET) Preparation for emergency landing and ditching situations with an EBD utilizing the Shallow Water Egress Trainer (SWET) Evacuation and escape training utilizing the Modular Egress Training Simulator (METS) with and without utilizing an EBD The vendor will be required to test all participants to establish qualifications, including retraining and allowing participants to retest up to five times if needed in order to qualify. Vendor training facility must be within 300 miles of Burlington, VT. As of the date of this notice, VTARNG has identifed Survival Systems USA, Inc. as the only available provider for the required services. In the absence of a response from other vendors providing capability statements with socioeconomic and business size information, indicating that they have the capability to provide the required services, it is VTARNG's intention to award to SurvivalSystems USA, Inc. on a sole source basis.