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FAA Part 141 Helicopter Flight School Pilot Program

ID: SOURCESSOUGHTSYNOPSISFAA_141_001 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure a U.S. Army FAA Part 141 Helicopter Flight School Pilot Program. The Mission Installation and Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Eustis is conducting market research to identify parties that are interested in and have the resources to meet the Army's statement of objectives. When responding to this Sources Sought Synopsis provide information sufficient to support your claims. We encourage all businesses to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price.

Project Title: U.S. Army FAA Part 141 Helicopter Flight School Pilot Program

The United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) is proposing a Civilian FAA Part 141 school that will give students the privileges of Private Pilot, Rotorcraft Helicopter, and Instrument Helicopter. After completing the civilian FAA Part 141 school, participants will attend Military Helicopter training.

The Army is looking to transform the way we train Army Rotary Wing Aviators.

The graduate of this program will complete all FAA Part 141 school requirements that will give students the privileges of Private Pilot, Rotorcraft Helicopter, and Instrument Helicopter. Aircraft used for training must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Turbine engine.
  • Counterclockwise rotating rotor system.
  • Standard configuration dual flight controls (cyclic, collective, anti-torque pedals).

Training may not exceed 16 weeks. Training week should be no more than 6 days per week at 8-10 hours per day. Class size will be 4-8 students.

See the attached For additional information.

ATTACHMENT 1. SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS FAA 141 001

ATTACHMENT 2. FAA Part 141 Helicopter Flight School Pilot Program SOO

Background
The U.S. Government, through the Mission Installation and Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Eustis, is conducting market research to procure a U.S. Army FAA Part 141 Helicopter Flight School Pilot Program.

The program aims to transform the training of Army Rotary Wing Aviators by providing a civilian FAA Part 141 school that grants students the privileges of Private Pilot, Rotorcraft Helicopter, and Instrument Helicopter. After completing this training, participants will proceed to Military Helicopter training.

Work Details
The contractor will establish and operate a Civilian FAA Part 141 school that meets the following requirements:
1. Provide training that allows graduates to obtain the privileges of Private Pilot, Rotorcraft Helicopter, and Instrument Helicopter.
2. Ensure that all FAA Part 141 school requirements are met.
3. Use aircraft for training that meet minimum specifications: turbine engine, counterclockwise rotating rotor system, and standard configuration dual flight controls (cyclic, collective, anti-torque pedals).
4. Conduct training over a maximum period of 16 weeks with classes not exceeding 6 days per week at 8-10 hours per day.
5. Maintain class sizes between 4-8 students.

Period of Performance
Training may not exceed 16 weeks.

Place of Performance
Fort Eustis, Virginia

Overview

Response Deadline
Oct. 24, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
Oct. 16, 2024, 4:27 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
None
PSC
None
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
SAM

Est. Level of Competition
Average
Odds of Award
29%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the MICC Fort Eustis.
On 10/16/24 MICC Fort Eustis issued Sources Sought SOURCESSOUGHTSYNOPSISFAA_141_001 for FAA Part 141 Helicopter Flight School Pilot Program due 10/24/24.
Primary Contact
Name
Letricia Brown   Profile
Phone
(757) 501-8146

Secondary Contact

Name
Shaina S. McKeel   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > AMC > ACC > MISSION & INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND > FDO EUSTIS
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W911S0
Source Organization Code
500036906
Last Updated
Nov. 9, 2024
Last Updated By
letricia.a.brown2.civ@army.mil
Archive Date
Nov. 8, 2024