This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes only. The information will be used in conducting market research to identify qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources and commercial practices in support of the Government's requirements. Contact with Government personnel, other than those specified in this RFI, by potential offerors or their employees' regarding this requirement is not permitted. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is not to be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The information requested by this RFI will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and will be provided at no cost to the Government. It is also anticipated the type of contract will be a Firm Fixed Price. For purposes of this RFI, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611699, All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction, and the small business size standard is $7.0 Million.

See attached Draft Statement of Need for a description of services required.

If your firm is capable of providing the requirements described in this RFI, please provide a Capability Statement to Kenneth Campbell via e-mail at [email protected] by 18 Oct 2012 at 10:00AM CST. Please do not call the contracting office for information; email any questions to avoid any misunderstanding or confusion. The Capability Statement should be limited to 10 or less pages in length and include general information and technical background describing your firm's experience in contracts requiring similar training efforts to meet the program objectives. At a minimum the following information is requested: (1) Company Cage Code, DUNS, name, address, point of contact and their telephone number and e-mail address; (2) Approximate annual gross revenue; (3) Any small business status (i.e., 8(a), HUB Zone, veteran-owned, women-owned, etc.). The Government reserves the right to decide whether or not a small business set-aside (SBSA) is appropriate based on responses to this notice. FAR Provision 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes, is incorporated by reference.