Market Survey for TECHNICAL TRAINING COURSES FOR FLIGHT INSPECTION PILOTS AND TECHNICIANS
ID: 04102025Type: Sources Sought
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCSOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA

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Flight Training (611512)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for providing Technical Training Courses for Flight Inspection Pilots and Technicians. The training will encompass three specific courses: Human Factors Evaluations, Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E), and Technical Pilot Production/Acceptance/Maintenance Flight Test, with a focus on ensuring high-quality, standardized training that adheres to FAA regulations and emphasizes operator competency. Interested vendors are required to submit a capability statement detailing their training offerings, experience, and approach by 2 p.m. CST on April 18, 2025, to Joe Oglesby at joe.oglesby@faa.gov. This opportunity is not a request for proposals, and the FAA will not cover any costs incurred in preparing responses.

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    The Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for technical training courses for flight inspection pilots and technicians employed by the FAA. The scope includes three courses: Human Factors Evaluations, Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E), and Technical Pilot Production/Acceptance/Maintenance Flight Test. Contractors are to develop and provide these courses, accommodating up to five students per class, over approximately ten days. Key components of the training include quality assurance measures, safety programs, and necessary instructor qualifications, with instructors required to have extensive flight test experience and specific certifications. Facilities must meet strict requirements for class size, equipment, and safety standards, and training sessions will be conducted eight hours a day, five days a week. The contractor must provide detailed course syllabi, logistical information, and student performance reports. Additionally, all training must adhere to FAA regulations and standards. This document serves to ensure that FAA personnel receive high-quality, standardized training essential for their roles in aircraft certification and safety, emphasizing operator competency and regulatory compliance in alignment with federal training objectives.
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