Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument Training
ID: 15F06725Q0000130Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seeking qualified vendors to provide Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFI-I) training services for its pilots. The objective of this procurement is to secure FAA certifications that will enable FBI pilots to effectively train others within the agency, thereby ensuring high levels of aviation proficiency and operational readiness. This training is critical for maintaining safety and effectiveness in aviation operations, with requirements including a minimum of 50 hours of ground training and 20 hours of flight training for CFI, and 25 hours of ground and 15 hours of flight for CFI-I, all to be conducted at FAA-approved facilities within a 14-day instructional period. Interested parties can contact Andrea Dailey at amdailey@fbi.gov or Melissa J. Golicz, Contracting Officer, at mgolicz@fbi.gov for further details, with the performance period for this agreement spanning five years.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andrea Dailey
    amdailey@fbi.gov
    Melissa J. Golicz, Contracting Officer
    mgolicz@fbi.gov
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    The Statement of Work outlines the requirements for Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFI-I) training services for FBI pilots. The goal is to secure FAA certifications that enable FBI pilots to effectively train others within the agency, ensuring high aviation proficiency and operational readiness. Vendors are responsible for delivering certified instructors and training, adhering to federal aviation regulations, including a mandatory minimum of 50 hours of ground training and 20 hours of flight training for CFI, and 25 hours of ground and 15 hours of flight for CFI-I. Training must occur at FAA-approved facilities and within a 14-day instructional period. Additionally, students must receive training certificates within five days of course completion, with clearly defined procedures for course scheduling, cancellations, and unsatisfactory performance notification. The performance period for this agreement spans five years. This contract emphasizes the federal government's commitment to maintaining safety and effectiveness in aviation operations for the FBI.
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