U--Intent to Sole Source Notice for Bell Flight Training
ID: 89503024RWA000028Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFWESTERN-CORPORATE SERVICES OFFICELAKEWOOD, CO, 80228, USA

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Flight Training (611512)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- TUITION/REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES (U005)
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    The Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) intends to procure Bell 407 specific flight training for its aviation pilots on a sole source basis from the Bell Training Academy (BTA). This procurement is aimed at ensuring that WAPA pilots receive specialized training necessary for operating the Bell 407 aircraft, which is critical for their operational readiness and safety. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements within three days of the notice publication, demonstrating their ability to meet the government's requirements, although this is not a request for competitive quotes. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Wesley M. Aumiller at aumiller@wapa.gov or by phone at 720-962-7152.

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