Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018455
Minnesota State Patrol Seeks FAA-Approved Helicopter Pilot Training Services
Posted
June 29, 2026
Respond By
July 24, 2026
Identifier
2000018455
NAICS
611512
The Minnesota State Patrol (MSP), part of the Department of Public Safety, is seeking FAA-approved helicopter pilot training services for its pilots. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Department of Public Safety - Sub-agency: Minnesota State Patrol - Offices: Grants & Contracts Coordinator; Flight Section; Public Safety Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified FAA-approved helicopter pilot training providers - Products/Services Requested: - FAA-approved helicopter pilot training services compliant with 14 C.F.R. 141 and 61 - Ground school instruction - Pre- and post-flight instruction - Helicopter instrument and visual reference flight instruction - Solo and dual flight time sufficient for FAA check rides - FAA check ride examiner services - Weekly consultation with the MSP Chief Pilot - Training may be conducted in MSP aircraft or contractor-provided aircraft - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to FAA standards (14 C.F.R. 141 and 61) - Prohibition on subcontracting duties except for FAA check rides - Payment is deliverables-based per enrolled student - Regular consultation with MSP Chief Pilot - Open to all FAA-approved training providers; no brand or OEM restrictions
Description
The Minnesota State Patrol (MSP), a division of the Department of Public Safety (DPS), is soliciting proposals for FAA-approved helicopter pilot training services. The contract involves providing FAA-approved ground and flight training, including commercial rating and other requested flight training to MSP pilots. Training includes ground school instruction, pre- and post-flight instruction, instrument and visual reference flight instruction, and all training required for solo and dual FAA check rides. The contract term is anticipated from August 3, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with options to extend up to four additional years.