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Market Survey for TECHNICAL TRAINING COURSES FOR FLIGHT INSPECTION PILOTS AND TECHNICIANS

ID: 04102025 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

MARKET SURVEY CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT FOR TECHNICAL TRAINING COURSES FOR FLIGHT INSPECTION PILOTS AND TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.

This market survey is issued to identify sources that may provide Technical Training Courses for Flight Inspection Pilots and Technicians employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The contractor shall provide commercial off the shelf (COTS) Technical Training Courses for Flight Inspection Pilots and Technicians employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

The purpose of this survey is to solicit statement of interest and capabilities from all businesses that are interested in and capable of providing the Technical Training Courses for Flight Inspection Pilots and Technicians employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

In order to make the determination, the FAA requires the following from interested vendors in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement:

1. Capability Statement This document should identify:

Type of training provided by your firm for each aircraft

SAM UIE and type of training provided by previous contracts (provide detailed information and past performance)

Number of years in business

2. Geographic area where training will be provided;

3. Expected approach Respondents must provide their strategy for accomplishing this work.

The principle North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 611512 Flight Training, with a size standard of $34 million.

The responses to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only. This is not a Screening Information Request or Request for Proposals of any kind nor is the FAA seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey. Therefore, any cost associated with the market survey submission is solely at the interested vendor's expense.

At this time the nature of the competition has not been determined. The FAA may decide to do a full and open competition or set aside all or part of the procurement for small businesses or eligible socially and economically disadvantaged business that are certified by the SBA for participation in the SBA's 8(a) Program.

The purpose of this market survey is to solicit statement of interest and capabilities for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, 8(a) certified firms, and all other business types and sized, capable of providing specified Course Instruction.

This market survey is also being conducted in order to obtain the information necessary to determine whether adequate competition exists to set-aside the competition among small businesses, service disabled veteran-owned small businesses or 8(a) certified firms.

If applicable, interested firms which are SBA 8(a) certified are required to submit a copy of the SBA 8(a) certification letter.

All responses to this market survey must be received by 2 p.m. CST, 04/18/2025. All submittals should be submitted by email to Federal Aviation Administration joe.oglesby@faa.gov

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Background
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking to identify sources capable of providing Technical Training Courses for Flight Inspection Pilots and Technicians. This market survey aims to solicit statements of interest and capabilities from businesses interested in delivering these training courses in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The FAA's mission includes ensuring the safety and efficiency of the nation's air transportation system. This contract supports that mission by enhancing the skills of its personnel.

Work Details
The contractor shall develop and present flight inspection pilot and mission specialist technical training consisting of three specific courses: Human Factors Evaluations, Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E), and Technical Pilot Production/Acceptance/Maintenance Flight Test. Each course is expected to be approximately ten days long, accommodating a typical class size of five students, including one mission specialist and up to four flight inspection pilots. The training must meet specific outcomes outlined in the PWS, including:

1. Capability Statement detailing types of training provided for each aircraft, past performance, and years in business.
2. Geographic area where training will be provided.
3. Expected approach for accomplishing the work.
4. Daily sessions conducted on a one-shift basis, eight hours per day, five days a week.
5. Issuance of Certificates of Training upon completion for each student.
6. Compliance with safety standards and quality assurance measures as specified in the PWS.
7. Provision of adequate facilities, equipment, and instructional materials as detailed in the contract requirements.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is not explicitly defined but encompasses the duration required to complete the training courses as specified in the PWS.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for training will be determined by the contractor but must comply with FAA standards for safety and accessibility.

Overview

Response Deadline
April 18, 2025, 3:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 10, 2025, 1:45 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
28%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 8 days, below average for the Acquisitions & Business Services. 52% of similar contracts within the Federal Aviation Administration had a set-aside.
On 4/10/25 Acquisitions & Business Services issued Sources Sought 04102025 for Market Survey for TECHNICAL TRAINING COURSES FOR FLIGHT INSPECTION PILOTS AND TECHNICIANS due 4/18/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 611512 and PSC U009.
Primary Contact
Name
Joe Oglesby   Profile
Phone
(405) 954-7835

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF > FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION > 6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCS
FPDS Organization Code
6920-6973GH
Source Organization Code
500000011
Last Updated
April 10, 2025
Last Updated By
joe.oglesby@faa.gov
Archive Date
May 3, 2025