Heavy Tailwheel Training
ID: W50S8T26HEAVYType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NV USPFO ACTIVITY OKANG 137OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73179-1051, USA

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Flight Training (611512)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Heavy Tailwheel Training services at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This training is essential for the integration of tailwheel aircraft, specifically the AT-802, and includes a minimum of five hours of ground instruction and 20 hours of flight instruction, with instructors required to have significant experience in tailwheel and turbine tailwheel aircraft. The training program is critical for ensuring proficiency and safety in operating these aircraft and is expected to run from the award date until December 31, 2028. Interested parties should contact Kurt A. Ennis at kurt.ennis.4@us.af.mil or Timothy Clutter at timothy.clutter.1@us.af.mil for further details, and must maintain active SAM registration to participate in the procurement process.

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    The 17th Special Operations Squadron (17SOS) and 492nd Special Operations Wing (492 SOW) are soliciting Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for comprehensive tailwheel flight training services. This training, required due to the integration of tailwheel aircraft, will lead to a logbook endorsement or demonstrated proficiency for AT-802 aircraft. Contractors must provide a minimum of five hours of ground instruction covering AT-802 specific aerodynamics, handling, take-off, landing, go-around, and emergency procedures, along with 20 hours of flight instruction in a USAF-owned AT-802. Instructors must have significant tailwheel and turbine tailwheel aircraft experience (1,000 hours tailwheel, 500 hours dual given in turbine tailwheel; for evaluation, 1,500 hours tailwheel, 1,000 hours in AT-802 or similar). The USAF will handle aircraft maintenance and fueling. Training will occur at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City, OK, from the award date until December 31, 2028. Key evaluation criteria include the ability to concurrently train a minimum of two students year-round, adherence to Air Force syllabi, performance write-ups, and prior experience with Special Operations Forces personnel. Contractors must maintain active SAM registration and protect sensitive military member information. Invoices require specific details and are submitted via WAWF.
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