SAM #6973GH-26-LIGHTNING

FAA Lightning Protection Training for Aircraft Inspectors and Engineers

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking contractor-led Lightning Protection for Aircraft Training for its Airworthiness Inspectors and Aerospace Engineers. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Aircraft Certification Service Planning and Program Division (AIR-900) and Flight Standards Service Training Division (AFB-500) - Aircraft Workforce Development Branch - 6973GH Franchise Acquisition Services office, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Oklahoma City, OK - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Lightning Protection for Aircraft Training (initial training) - Approximately 36 hours per course - Maximum class size: 12 students - Instructor-led, in-person at a U.S. facility near a major airport (option for virtual training with government approval) - Qualified instructors with engineering degrees and industry experience - Includes course materials, certificates of completion, and student performance reports - Training may be standard or custom for FAA inspectors - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Training must be formally recognized with agency-level course numbers for personnel records - Vendors must provide capability statements, geographic area of training, and their approach - Focus on real-world applications and FAA-specific investigative interviewing techniques - Travel and per diem costs covered by FAA - NAICS code: 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools)

Description

MARKET SURVEY CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR AIRCRAFT TRAINING FOR THE FAA.

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This is a market survey for a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery / Requirements Type Contract for the acquisition of Lightning Protection for Aircraft Training for Aircraft Certification and Flight Standards Airworthiness Inspectors / Aerospace Engineers employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The required training services include Lightning Protection for Aircraft Training for Aircraft Certification and Flight Standards Airworthiness Inspectors / Aerospace Engineers employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The contractor is to provide Lightning Protection initial training to FAA Airworthiness Inspectors / Aerospace Engineers. The contractor may provide this training through their standard courses offered to the public, other Government agencies or by submitting courses solely intended for FAA inspectors. The FAA estimates this course is to provide approximately 36 hours of instruction and class size should not exceed a maximum of 12 students.

FAA formal training consists of training courses with agency level course numbers that will be officially recorded in the employee’s personnel records.

The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey. Therefore, any cost associated with the market survey submission is solely at the interested vendor’s expense.

At this time the nature of the competition has not been determined. The FAA may decide to do a full and open competition or set aside all or part of the procurement for small businesses or eligible socially and economically disadvantaged business that are certified by the SBA for participation in the SBA’s 8(a) Program.

The purpose of this survey is to solicit statements of interest and capabilities from all businesses that are interested in and capable of providing the Lightning Protection for Aircraft Training. 

This market survey is also being conducted in order to obtain the information necessary to determine whether adequate competition exists to set-aside the competition among small businesses, service disabled veteran-owned small businesses or 8(a) certified firms.  If applicable, interested firms which are SBA 8(a) certified are required to submit a copy of the SBA 8(a) certification letter.

The principle North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 611519, Other Technical and Trade Schools, with a size standard of $21 million.

In order to make the determination, the FAA requires the following from interest vendors in

accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement:

1. Capability Statement – This document should identify:

• Type of training provided by your firm for the aircraft

• Size and type of training provided by previous

contracts (provide detailed information and past performance)

• Number of years in business

2. Geographic area where training will be provided;

3. Expected approach – Respondents must provide their strategy for accomplishing this work.

All responses to this market survey must be received by 5:00 p.m. CST, 04/27/2026. All submittals should be submitted by email to Federal Aviation Administration gilbert.n.park@faa.gov.

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