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US Coast Guard Advanced Aircraft Flight Training Services at San Angelo Regional Airport

The US Coast Guard Joint Program Office is seeking vendors to provide advanced single and multi-engine aircraft flight training services for its personnel at San Angelo Regional Airport (KSJT). - Government Buyer: - United States Coast Guard, Joint Program Office, HQ Contract Operations (CG-912) - Products/Services Requested: - Advanced flight training using multiple FAA technically advanced aircraft (TAA) - Single-engine aircraft (minimum 180 horsepower) - Multi-engine aircraft - All aircraft must be equipped with ADS-B In/Out, WAAS-enabled GPS, and autopilot - In-house aircraft maintenance by qualified mechanics - 100% mission availability, including spare aircraft for scheduled missions - Certified flight instructors and a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) - FAA testing for multiple pilot ratings (multi-engine, complex, high performance, Certified Flight Instructor, Airline Transport Pilot, Multi-engine Instructor) at no additional cost - Access to FAA-certified flight simulators - Flight planning and administrative support space with wireless internet and computers/printers - Vendor-provided hangar and ramp space at San Angelo Regional Airport - Support for multi-year training expansion and offsite flight operations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All aircraft maintenance must be performed in-house - 100% availability for scheduled missions with sufficient spare aircraft - Scheduling flexibility: 24-hour notice for missions, 48 hours for cross-country flights - All FAA testing and examiner services included at no extra cost - Vendor responsible for providing adequate facilities and supporting future training growth - No specific OEMs or aircraft brands are named in the solicitation.

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Vendor must have multiple technically advanced aircraft (TAA as defined by the FAA), in both single (minimum of 180 horsepower) and multi-engine, available for immediate deployment upon contract award. These aircraft must also be equipped with ADS-B In/Out, WAAS-enabled GPS, and auto-pilot. • Vendor must conduct all aircraft maintenance “in-house” with a team of qualified mechanics. • Vendor must provide 100% availability for all scheduled missions and is required to have sufficient spare aircraft of similar class, type, and model available to ensure uninterrupted operations. • Vendor must accommodate all aircraft scheduling requests of the customer on 24-hour prior notice or 48 hours for cross-country flights. • Vendor must employ multiple certified flight instructors to support training requirements. Vendor must also provide a DPE and FAA testing for aviators to accomplish required ratings (multi-engine, complex, high performance, Certified Flight Instructor, Airline Transport Pilot, Multi-engine Instructor) at no additional cost to the Coast Guard. • Vendor must provide access to FAA-certified flight simulators to supplement annual and bi-annual proficiency and currency requirements. • Vendor must provide adequate flight planning, briefing, and administrative space with wireless internet and computers/printers for use by CG personnel as required. • Vendor must demonstrate the ability to support JPO’s expansion needs for flight training over multiple years.

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