Supplemental Pilot Training
ID: FA300225PilotTrngType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3002 338 ESS CCJBSA RANDOLPH, TX, 78150-4300, USA

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (6610)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cccda8be5eef4253927601e4ef596e3b/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 24, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking market information from vendors capable of providing supplemental pilot training services utilizing Contractor-Owned light business jets, such as the HondaJet Elite. The primary requirement involves conducting over 400 pilot training hours per month at the contractor's location, aimed at addressing key training gaps and offering a cost-effective flying alternative over a proposed five-year period within the contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to explore the capabilities of industry service providers and gather insights on existing contracts, pricing methodologies, and potential risks associated with fulfilling the training missions. Interested vendors must respond by January 24, 2025, via email to the designated contacts, Ricardo Flores and Scott Springer, with the understanding that this request is voluntary and the government will not reimburse any associated costs.

Point(s) of Contact
Ricardo Flores
ricardo.flores.16@us.af.mil
Scott Springer
scott.springer.5@us.af.mil
Files
Title
Posted
Supplemental Training - RFI.pdf
Jan 16, 2025, 9:06 PM UTC
The Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC) is seeking information from industry service providers for a supplemental pilot training program that involves light business jet sorties as a prime contractor. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to explore market capabilities to address training gaps through Contractor-Owned jets, specifically the HondaJet Elite or similar aircraft, over a proposed period of five years within the contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. Respondents must provide company details, capabilities regarding pilot training, and their experience in financing and managing fleets of business jets. The RFI includes inquiries about existing similar contracts, suggested pricing methodologies, and identification of factors that may impact costs or risks in fulfilling training missions. The goal is to understand the market landscape while the government assesses the viability of these training services without committing to a solicitation or contract award. Vendors have until January 24, 2025, to respond via email to designated contacts, emphasizing the voluntary nature of this information request and the government's inability to reimburse any associated costs.
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