19th Air Force Flying Training Virtual Industry Days Announcement

The Government's responses to Industry Day questions have been added to the posting.  A subsequent edit will be done to add responses to questions recieved in response to the postings.  I. SUMMARYThe United States Air Force (USAF) seeks an alternate means to produce up to 200 pilots per year over a five year period. The government is seeking information and innovative approaches from industry partners to increase the capacity of existing organic USAF operations.The government is conducting a simultaneous release of five (5) RFIs for aircrew training to allow industry to identify areas where combinations and efficiencies are appropriate and/or possible. Industry is requested to provide the government with solutions in a multipronged approach for the following Suite of RFIs:Contract Undergraduate Pilot Training (CUPT) - 

target="_blank">https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e808dc36be5140308da7523c46916c89/view Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) T-6A (embedded into CUPT as Option B) - https://beta.sam.gov/opp/9b9e99f7614141cdba9893895a8d0139/viewContractor Instructor Pilot (CIP) / Contractor Simulator Instructor (CSI) - https://beta.sam.gov/opp/4c1940193c784381a99f59eade655664/view Initial Flight Training (IFT) 2.5 - https://beta.sam.gov/opp/d96a6aabac46475583242357dff06f8a/view Introductory Flight Training - Rotary Wing (IFT-R)  - https://beta.sam.gov/opp/58baeba6d74c4612b123a8557f5fa4d3/viewThe goal of this RFI Suite is to engage early with industry and gather information that will help the USAF evaluate improved options to increase pilot production and improve USAF pilot training. This, and the related suite of RFIs, are not Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotes (RFQs), solicitations, or an indication that the government will contract for this requirement, or any similar requirement, at any time in the future. No decision to pursue an acquisition or identification of a contracting organization to be responsible for an acquisition has been made. The government will not pay for information received in response to this RFI and is in no way obligated by the information received to take any action. USAF’s objective is to determine if your company can provide complete commercial services plus appropriate infrastructure through collaborative solutions to meet pilot production requirements as outlined across the five (5) RFIs in this Suite of requests.USAF encourages industry to seek solutions that involve public-private partnerships in order to maximize value and minimize costs.The Suite of RFIs has been released on BetaSam, and the hyperlinks have been provided above. This Virtual Industry Day is not in support of a known or current contractual requirement. This announcement, nor those associated with this suite of RFIs, are not solicitations, contracts, requests for proposals, promises to contracts, or a commitments of any kind.  The Government will not assume liability for costs incurred by any attendee for presentations, marketing efforts, or data offered for examination.Industry partners who were not able to attend the Virtual Industry Day event may still obtain a copy of the presentation materials. Simply register for the event and slides will be sent out to all who are eligible.II. DATE, LOCATION, AGENDA, REGISTRATION, LOGISTICSWHEN:  24, 26 February 2021WHERE: The events will be via video teleconference only (i.e. Federal Zoom). Details will be provided to eligible registered participants only. Given site limitations, access will be provided on a first-come-first-serve basis based on time of registration. There will not be an in-person brief due to continued public health concerns.SCHEDULE:The Industry Day will be a two (2) day event and will begin at 0800 hours Central Standard Time (CST) on 24 February 2021. The two (2) day event will consist of a program overview by the 19th Air Force and a question and answer (Q&A) session, with a prioritized list of those questions submitted ahead of time.  Industry is highly encouraged to ask questions during the Industry Day open discussion period.  Additionally, industry is highly encouraged to submit questions in advance if desired.  The Government will attempt to answer those questions during the open discussion period without identifying submitters.Tentative Agenda*All sessions will be conducted in the Central Time Zone24 February0745– 0800: Zoom log in0800 – 0930: 19th AF Welcome Remarks and Program overview1030 – 1230: Topic specific presentations26 February0900 – 0915: Zoom Login0915 - 1200: Industry/Government Q&A sessionsWHO SHOULD ATTEND:Companies interested and experienced in providing complete pilot training programs, including, but not limited to: architecture technical solutions, instructor pilot training, simulator instruction, initial flight training, immersive training environments and rotary wing pilot training.  The Government is interested in industry’s inputs into overcoming risks, issues and challenges associated with overcoming pilot production shortfalls.  EVENT TIMELINE:Phase 1:  5 February - Registration Opens: Interested respondents who wish to participate must register per the instructions below NLT 17 February 2021 CST.Phase 2:  24 February – Flying Training Virtual Industry Day 1: During the virtual Flying Training Industry Day, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Subject Matter Experts and submit questions for the General Q&A Session. Phase 3: 26 February – Flying Training Virtual Industry Day 2: Facilitated Q&A sessions with previously submitted questions.HOW: All parties interested in attending the Flying Training Virtual Industry Days must submit an email with the subject line: “Company Name, Response to Virtual Industry Day Announcement for Flying Training, 26 February 2021” to christopher.caldwell.12@us.af.mil and paul.kraus.1@us.af.mil no later than 1500 hours CST on 17 February 2021.(Messages sent to the BetaSam Primary and Alternate POCs will not be read or forwarded.  All messages must be sent to Mr. Christopher Caldwell or Mr. Paul Kraus.) Respondents are highly encouraged to submit any comments or questions before the event. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis or until capacity for the platform has been met. AETC will not accommodate any reservations that come in after the above stated date and time.Each attendee’s registration email should contain the following:Company name, CAGE code, Business unit, and addressPrimary point of contact name, phone number and emailList of attendees – provide full legal nameA confirmation of registration for the event will be provided by email. Please note, telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Additional Industry Day information will be provided to attendees as it becomes available. There will be no registration fee for the Virtual Industry Day. III. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThis event is intended to provide a collaborative engagement between Government and Industry partners, in areas that might afford industry to provide insightful solutions.  However, none of the conversations, responses to questions, or briefing materials are intended to bind the Government to particular course of action or solution.