SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- RFI - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Training Module
- Notice Date
- 6/18/2010
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 611430
— Professional and Management Development Training
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, 325 Broadway - MC3, Boulder, Colorado, 80305-3328, United States
- ZIP Code
- 80305-3328
- Solicitation Number
- UAS-RFI-06-18-2010
- Archive Date
- 7/13/2010
- Point of Contact
- Suzanne A Romberg-Garrett, Phone: 303-497-5110
- E-Mail Address
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suzanne.garrett@noaa.gov
(suzanne.garrett@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Posted: June 18, 2010 Post Expires: July 12, 2010 NOAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office United States Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program, Silver Spring, MD, is exploring options for development of a Training Module that will provide NOAA employees with a basic understanding of UAS and their capabilities. This Request for Information (RFI) is for information and planning purposes only, and is not a Request for Proposal. A Request for Quote (RFQ) may not be issued against this RFI. The RFI is posted in an effort to identify interested parties capable of providing this training module. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only; and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals; and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to issue a request for proposal or award a contract as a result of this request. The government will not reimburse the respondent for any cost associated with information submitted in response to this request. All information submitted in response to this RFI is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Background NOAA is interested in using a diverse array of platforms for a broad variety of operations. Over the past several years NOAA has been testing UAS as a potential observation platform to take measurements in areas where manned aircraft flights are not possible due to long flight durations and/or hazardous conditions, or where remote monitoring is not adequate. NOAA is interested in developing the use of UAS technology at NOAA in order to improve its ability to monitor the global environment by filling the critical data gaps in our current measurement systems over remote and dangerous regions. These include the Atlantic and Gulf coast hurricane regions, the Arctic, the open oceans, remote islands and wildfires, atmospheric rivers, marine sanctuaries. The UAS Program was formalized three years ago, and only a small segment of NOAA understands the benefits and capabilities offered by UAS. As the UAS program transitions to operations, education and outreach will become critical to NOAA's understanding of the potential role of UAS as a platform that can expand NOAA's observational capabilities in support of NOAA's mission. The NOAA UAS program has therefore identified the need to develop a training module for internal NOAA employees, which describes the basic benefits of using UAS. Training Module Defined Training Module in this case is defined by a training that will provide employees across all the NOAA programs with a basic understanding of the capabilities that UAS have as observing platforms in support of NOAA's mission. The training module will need to be developed for a diverse audience; the target audience will have a range of skills and level of understanding with respect to science and technology concepts. The Training Module will describe: the benefits of UAS and their applications in support of NOAA's mission; the range of UAS platforms, payloads and mission capabilities; and the operational support provided by NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. The Training Module should provide links to additional information about individual UAS platforms and instruments that can be used on UAS, and should provide key program points of contact for ongoing questions and further learning. This RFI seeks input that will guide the NOAA UAS program's solicitation for FY2011 at which time the UAS Program will use the information gathered through this process to facilitate future development of the training module. Responses to this request for information will help the UAS Program Office understand the components that should comprise a Training Module for NOAA employees. Questions to Address in Response to RFI: 1. what are the best training practices available for internal employee training and what is the ideal scope of such a training? 2. How would you develop a basic training module that can be repeated as needed to individuals or groups requiring a basic understanding of the developing UAS technology? 3. How would the training module demonstrate that UAS are an observing platform that can support NOAA's mission? 4. How would the training module address any audience questions? 5. How would the training module create an interest in the audience to further inquire about the benefits of UAS for their particular program? 6. How would the effectiveness of the training module be measured? 7. What are you approximate costs? (This is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a RFQ). 8. What is the general timeframe needed to develop the training module? 9. What are the requirements necessary to implement the training module? Response Format: Please limit responses to 5 pages single-spaced, in 12-point font and standard margins on 8.5 by 11 papers. Where to Send Responses, Comments, Questions and Timeframe: All information including comments, questions, and recommendations should be submitted by email at Suzanne.Garrett@NOAA.Gov and Sara.Summers@NOAA.Gov or fax 303-497-7719, and should be received by 12:01 p.m. MST, Thursday, Date July 12 2010. Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Suzanne Romberg-Garrett and Sara Summers through the email addresses: Suzanne.Romberg-Garrett@NOAA.Gov and Sara.Summers@NOAA.Gov Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Contact Information: Suzanne A. Romberg-Garrett Purchasing Agent 325 Broadway MC3 Boulder, CO 80305. Web site to Fed Biz Ops link Send an email
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, 325 Broadway MC3, BOULDER, Colorado, 80602, United States
- Zip Code: 80602
- Zip Code: 80602
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