SAM #A066921

Sole Source Pilot Training for MH-139 Maintenance Test Pilots at Malmstrom AFB

This notice announces the US Air Force's intent to award a sole-source contract for specialized pilot training: - The 341st Missile Wing (Air Force Global Strike Command) seeks a 10-day initial qualification course for four MH-139 Maintenance Test Pilots - Leonardo S.p.A, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the MH-139 helicopter, is the only vendor considered capable due to proprietary knowledge and technical requirements - Training includes both ground and flight instruction, covering post-maintenance check flights and aircraft system verification - The course will be delivered on-site at Malmstrom Air Force Base, with government-provided aircraft, maintenance, and support - The opportunity is not open for competition, but capability statements from other sources may be considered if they demonstrate equivalent expertise - The period of performance is 14 calendar days, with 10 days of actual training - No specific product purchases; the procurement is for specialized training services only

Description

Notice of Intent to Sole-Source: The 341st Missile Wing intends to award a sole-source contract to Leonardo S.p.A to provide a 10 day initial qualification course for four MH-139 Maintenance Test Pilots. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Leonardo S.p.A possess unique, proprietary knowledge of the aircraft’s design, manufacturing, and engineering that is not available to other vendors. To ensure the highest level of safety and technical accuracy the OEM must be the one to conduct this training. A competitive award for another source would not be feasible as only one original equipment manufacturer for the MH-139 Helicopter Airframe exists.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS, and a solicitation will not be issued. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. If no affirmative written response is received, the award will be made without further notice. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 15 August 2026 by 5:00 PM MDT at 341 CONS, Malmstrom AFB to the points of contacts below.

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