Boeing 747-8 Initial Pilot Qualification Training and B747-400 to B747-8 FAA Differences Courses
ID: WVST-SS-25-001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2834 AFLCMC WVHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2100, USA

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/85146ba84db1412883d0083214236142/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a market survey to identify sources capable of providing flight training courses for the Boeing 747-8 Initial Pilot Qualification and FAA Differences Courses from the B747-400 to B747-8. The objective is to solicit statements of interest and capabilities from businesses that can deliver commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) training, ensuring compliance with Boeing's original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards. This training is crucial for the USAF Aircraft Certification Pilots to maintain operational readiness and safety standards. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements by 15:00 EST on November 15, 2024, to Ms. Rachel Maher at Rachel.Maher@us.af.mil, with a limit of five pages for their submissions.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rachel Maher
    rachel.maher@us.af.mil
    Kevin Daigle
    Kevin.Daigle.3@us.af.mil
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