MARKET SURVEY CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT FOR training on McDonnell Douglas DC-3TP Pilot Recurrent Qualification Training
ID: AC-24-00874Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCSOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4477ae65feb74acc9975c699924cd031/view
Timeline
    Description

    Sources Sought TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION is seeking capabilities for training on McDonnell Douglas DC-3TP Pilot Recurrent Qualification Training. This training is intended for Flight Standards Operations Inspectors employed by the FAA. The contractor will provide commercial off the shelf (COTS) Training using a McDonnell Douglas DC-3TP Pilot Recurrent Qualification Training. Interested vendors are required to submit a capability statement, including information on the type of training provided, past performance, and number of years in business. The geographic area where training will be provided and the expected approach must also be specified. 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 businesses. Responses must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CST, 12/22/2023, via email to Federal Aviation Administration joe.oglesby@faa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joe Oglesby
    (405) 954-7835
    joe.oglesby@faa.gov
    Files
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    FY24 DC-3TP PWS (1).doc
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