Specialized Flight Test and Evaluation Training Services
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
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| State: | California |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Set Aside: | No Set aside used |
| Posted Date: | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | FA300226R0089 |
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| Bid Documents: | Please Login to View Page |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Sep 08, 2026 09:29 am CDT
- Original Response Date: Oct 08, 2026 12:00 pm CDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Oct 08, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: U009 - EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL
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NAICS Code:
- 611512 - Flight Training
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Place of Performance:
Mojave , CAUSA
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Market Research for Specialized Flight Test and Evaluation Training Services
Notice ID: FA3002-26-R-0089
NAICS: 611512 (Flight Training) | PSC: U006 (Education/Training - Vocational/Technical)
Place of Performance: CONUS
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
1. OVERVIEW & PURPOSE:
The Department of War (DoW), on behalf of the 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (338 ESS/PKBB) and the US Air Force Security Assistance Training (AFSAT) squadron, is conducting market research to identify capable sources (large and small businesses) able to provide specialized test pilot and flight test engineer training.
This is a Sources Sought Notice for planning and market research purposes only in accordance with FAR Part 10; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a solicitation.
2. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:
The Government is seeking industry capability to provide comprehensive flight test curricula, including:
- Long-course professional test pilot programs (e.g., EASA Cat 1/Cat 2, NATO STANAG 4578 / SETP-compliant).
- Performance & Flying Qualities, Systems Testing, and UAV/Unmanned Systems testing.
- Modular short courses (UPRT, Spin Training, OT&E, NVG/HMD, Pre-TPS, CRM).
- Degree-granting collegiate accreditation (e.g., WSCUC), ABET-accredited Master of Science integration, EASA Approved Training Organization (ATO) status, and FAA Part 141 Air Agency certification.
3. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested respondents must review the attached full Sources Sought document for detailed course descriptions, accreditation mandates, and specific questions for industry.
- Capability Statement Page Limit: Maximum 10 pages (excluding cover page and attachments).
- Response Deadline: 08 October 2026, 12:00 p.m. (12:00 CDT / Noon)
- Questions Deadline: 23 September 2026, 12:00 p.m. (12:00 CDT / Noon)
- Submission Email: Submit via email to all POCs listed below with subject line:
"Sources Sought Response – Flight Training Services – FA300226R0089"
4. POINTS OF CONTACT (338 ESS/PKBB):
- Contracting Officer: Micael Jiggetts | micael.jiggetts.1@us.af.mil
- Contracting Officer/Specialist: Johanna Parrish | johanna.parrish@us.af.mil
- Contract Specialist: Caroline Stouffer | caroline.stouffer.1@us.af.mil
*** PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, COURSE BREAKDOWNS, AND QUESTIONS FOR INDUSTRY. ***
- CP 210-652-7069 2021 FIRST STREET WEST BLDG 853
- JBSA RANDOLPH , TX 78150-4300
- USA
- Caroline Stouffer
- caroline.stouffer.1@us.af.mil
- Sep 08, 2026 09:29 am CDTSources Sought (Original)
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