Gulfstream Flight Attendant Egress Simulation Training (FY28-32)

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide classroom and simulator training to USAF Flight Attendants for the Gulfstream V (C-37A) and Gulfstream 550 (C-37B) aircraft, ensuring their ability to safely egress passengers in emergency situations.

• Develop and deliver a training plan for in-depth aircraft classroom and egress simulator training.

• Training must align with the USAF Cabin Operating Manual (COM) for each aircraft Mission Designation Series (MDS).

• Key training areas include:

  • Initial and Refresher Egress Simulator Training
  • Egress Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Training
  • Fire Fighting Procedures/Training (simulated environment)
  • Ditching Procedures/Training (including wet ditching in a pool)
  • Emergency Procedures (using an aircraft cabin egress trainer)
  • Aircraft Systems Training
  • Hazardous Material Handlers Training (focus on "dry ice" and lithium batteries)
  • In-Flight Illness Training (including CPR/AED certification)
  • Water Survival Training

• Simulator drills must be performed in a relevant fuselage/cabin with working doors 98% of the time.

• Firefighting/Smoke training equipment must be in working condition 98% of the time.

• Water Survival/Ditching training aids must be in working condition 98% of the time.

• Past performance will be reported in CPARS.

• Academic training and simulator instruction to be conducted at the contractor's facility.

• Training periods are a maximum of nine hours per day, between 7 am - 6 pm local time.

• Minimum 12-hour crew rest period between training sessions.

• Instructors must have prior military aviation experience.

• Contractor must provide all instructional materials, qualified personnel, equipment, and tools.

• Government will provide flight attendant emergency procedures manuals to students.

• Contractor must designate a single point of contact (POC) for contract management.

• Immediate notification to COR required for student failure or medical emergencies.

• Contractor shall not pay for student medical costs.

• Deliverables include Contractor Course Materials/FA Training Plan and Training Accomplishment Report.

• All contractor personnel must complete Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and adhere to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling standards.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable safety regulations.

Sources Sought

This Sources Sought announcement is issued by the 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS) to determine the capability of large and small businesses to provide classroom and simulator training for USAF Flight Attendants. The training will cover the Gulfstream V (C-37A) and Gulfstream 550 (C-37B) aircraft, focusing on emergency procedures and safe passenger egress.

The contractor must provide a training plan that includes initial and refresher training covering:

• Egress Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE)
• Fire Fighting Procedures/Training
• Ditching Procedures/Training
• Emergency Procedures
• Aircraft Systems Training
• Hazardous Materials Training
• In-flight Illness Training
• Water Survival Training

Training must be based on the USAF Cabin Operating Manual (COM) for each aircraft Mission Designation Series (MDS).

• Anticipated Period of Performance: January 1, 2028 – December 31, 2032
• The current contract (FA445223D0003) is held by Flight Safety International Inc.

This is for informational purposes only and is NOT a Request for Proposal. Responses are voluntary and do not obligate the government to award a contract. Interested businesses should submit a capability statement package (max 10 pages) by May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM CST.

Sources are sought from large and small businesses, including SDB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, and WOSB. To assist in determining a small business set-aside, respondents should provide information on joint venturing or partnering plans. The anticipated NAICS code is 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools) with a size standard of $21 Million.

Responses should include:

• Business name, address, representative details, CAGE Code, UEI Number
• Business size and type
• Potential subcontractors and percentage of work
• Available contract vehicles
• Questions/concerns regarding NAICS code or Draft PWS
• Identification of major performance, schedule, or cost risks
• A capability statement demonstrating ability to perform services, including relevant experience and past performance.

Questions must be submitted in writing via email to Lauren Thoele (lauren.thoele@us.af.mil) and Angela Port (angela.port@us.af.mil) by May 4, 2026. Responses are due by May 8, 2026, to the same email addresses.