# Water Survival Egress Trainer Equipment Lease

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa462026ra9011

- Solicitation number: FA462026RA901-1
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA4620 92 Cons LGC (FA4620)
- NAICS: 532490 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
- Product or service code: W069 Lease or Rental of Equipment: Training Aids and Devices
- Place of performance: Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington
- County: Spokane County (FIPS 53063). https://abierto.us/counties/spokane-county-wa-53063
- First posted: May 15, 2026
- Last posted: May 15, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9401d054f00e46d88ee15fe8fd082e42/view

## Description

This sources sought is seeking to identify responsible potential sources to provide the 22 TRS with a training system made up of two major components. These systems are:

one parachute drag trainer and a 12 passenger METS capable of simulating CV-22, H-60, H-1, and C-130 airframes. The METS must also include a lift system, rescue hoist system, environmental effects, and an air compressor for recharging dive tanks. The METS should work with the associated environmental simulator to provide students with a realistic simulation of an open-water landing in extreme conditions. These conditions include rain, darkness, sound and light effects, and 3 foot waves.

All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. All interested parties will be required to respond to the resultant solicitation separately from their response to this sources sought notice. A responsible potential sources shall have registered with the System for Award Management (SAM).

The response should be no more than five pages providing the following information: Business name, address, CAGE code Size and socioeconomic classification based on NAICS size standard If claiming a specific small business category, provide supporting documentation Point of contact including email and phone number

## Publications

- May 15, 2026: Sources sought, due May 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 9401d054f00e46d88ee15fe8fd082e42. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9401d054f00e46d88ee15fe8fd082e42/view

## Points of contact

- Paul Blais, paul.blais@us.af.mil, 5092474864
- Sarah O'Neil, sarah.oneil.1@us.af.mil, 5092475767

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