Water Survival Egress Trainer Equipment Lease
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 22nd Training Squadron (22 TRS), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources capable of providing a Water Survival Egress Trainer Equipment Lease. This requirement includes a comprehensive training system composed of a parachute drag trainer and a 12-passenger Modular Egress Training System (METS). Responses are due by May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The required training system consists of two primary components:
- One Parachute Drag Trainer
- One 12-Passenger METS capable of simulating CV-22, H-60, H-1, and C-130 airframes. The METS must also incorporate a lift system, rescue hoist system, environmental effects (including rain, darkness, sound and light effects, and 3-foot waves), and an air compressor for recharging dive tanks. The METS should integrate with an associated environmental simulator to provide realistic open-water landing simulations under extreme conditions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Product/Service Code: W069 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Training Aids And Devices)
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 15, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified (for this Sources Sought)
- Place of Performance: Fairchild Air Force Base, WA 99011, United States
Evaluation
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only and is not a request for contract award. Responses will be used to identify responsible potential sources. All interested parties will need to respond to any resultant solicitation separately.
Additional Notes
Responses should be no more than five pages and must include:
- Business name, address, and CAGE code
- Size and socioeconomic classification based on NAICS size standard
- Supporting documentation if claiming a specific small business category
- Point of contact, including email and phone number
Firms must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM).