Global 6500 Pilot Training
ID: Global_6500_Pilot_TrainingType: Sources Sought
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4GG HQ US ARMY TACOMDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/b607e6bcffaa4fdfba47079bdee65c29/view
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    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 25, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Intelligence and Security Command, is seeking information from qualified contractors for the provision of FAA Level D Full Flight Simulator training for the Bombardier Global Express 6500 jet. The objective is to identify capable sources that can deliver initial qualification and recurrent training courses for U.S. Army pilots, including both academic and simulator training, in compliance with federal regulations. This training is critical for maintaining the operational readiness and certification of Army pilots, with a potential Firm-Fixed Price contract anticipated to be awarded in the first quarter of FY27, under NAICS Code 611512. Interested parties should submit their capabilities and qualifications to Laura Palumbo at laura.t.palumbo.civ@army.mil by 2:00 PM EST on April 25, 2025.

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Laura Palumbo
laura.t.palumbo.civ@army.mil
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