SAM #FA300226R0089

Market Research for Specialized Flight Test and Evaluation Training Services for the US Air Force

This opportunity is a market research effort by the US Air Force Security Assistance Training (AFSAT) squadron to identify providers of specialized flight test and evaluation training services. - Government Buyer: - Department of War - US Air Force Security Assistance Training (AFSAT) squadron - Air Education and Training Command, 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (338 ESS/PKBB) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive flight test and evaluation training services - Traditional Professional Course (NATO STANAG 4578 / SETP-Compliant, EASA PartFCL.820 Approved Category 1 and 2 Flight Test Rating Training) - Standard EASA Category 1 Certified Course - Traditional EASA Category 2 Course - Performance and Flying Qualities Professional Course - System Professional Course - UAV Systems Testing Course - Pre-TPS Course - Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) and Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Testing Course - Introduction to Systems Testing Course - Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Course - EASA Approved Training Organization Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) - Spin Training Course - Crew Resource Management for Flight Testers Course - Estimated annual student demand: 10-15, with 10 training iterations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory accreditations: collegiate (WSCUC), ABET, EASA Approved Training Organization (ATO), FAA Part 141 Air Agency certification - Compliance with international and US accreditation standards - Courses must be degree-granting and/or professionally accredited - Modular short courses and long-course professional programs - Training must support both manned and unmanned systems - Period of Performance: - Anticipated 5-year period, with estimated start in October (exact dates subject to change) - Full course details and requirements are provided in the attached sources sought notice.

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Market Research for Specialized Flight Test and Evaluation Training Services Notice ID: FA3002-26-R-0089 NAICS: 611512 (Flight Training) | PSC: U006 (Education/Training - Vocational/Technical) Place of Performance: CONUS

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

1. OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: The Department of War (DoW), on behalf of the 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (338 ESS/PKBB) and the US Air Force Security Assistance Training (AFSAT) squadron, is conducting market research to identify capable sources (large and small businesses) able to provide specialized test pilot and flight test engineer training. 

This is a Sources Sought Notice for planning and market research purposes only in accordance with FAR Part 10; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a solicitation.

2. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS: The Government is seeking industry capability to provide comprehensive flight test curricula, including: - Long-course professional test pilot programs (e.g., EASA Cat 1/Cat 2, NATO STANAG 4578 / SETP-compliant). - Performance & Flying Qualities, Systems Testing, and UAV/Unmanned Systems testing. - Modular short courses (UPRT, Spin Training, OT&E, NVG/HMD, Pre-TPS, CRM). - Degree-granting collegiate accreditation (e.g., WSCUC), ABET-accredited Master of Science integration, EASA Approved Training Organization (ATO) status, and FAA Part 141 Air Agency certification.

3. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested respondents must review the attached full Sources Sought document for detailed course descriptions, accreditation mandates, and specific questions for industry.

- Capability Statement Page Limit: Maximum 10 pages (excluding cover page and attachments). - Response Deadline: 08 October 2026, 12:00 p.m. (12:00 CDT / Noon) - Questions Deadline: 23 September 2026, 12:00 p.m. (12:00 CDT / Noon) - Submission Email: Submit via email to all POCs listed below with subject line:   "Sources Sought Response – Flight Training Services – FA300226R0089"

4. POINTS OF CONTACT (338 ESS/PKBB): - Contracting Officer: Micael Jiggetts | micael.jiggetts.1@us.af.mil - Contracting Officer/Specialist: Johanna Parrish | johanna.parrish@us.af.mil - Contract Specialist: Caroline Stouffer | caroline.stouffer.1@us.af.mil

*** PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, COURSE BREAKDOWNS, AND QUESTIONS FOR INDUSTRY. ***  

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