SAM #6973GH-26-R-EAE

FAA Seeks Turnkey Training Services for Experimental Aircraft Examiner Qualification on Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Flight Standards Contracts and Program Administration Branch (AFB-560), is seeking turnkey training and certification services for an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector to become an Experimental Aircraft Examiner (EAE) for the Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Flight Standards Contracts and Program Administration Branch (AFB-560) - OEM Highlight: - Embraer (manufacturer of the EMB-314 Super Tucano aircraft) - Vendors: No specific vendors named; opportunity open to qualified training providers - Services Requested: - 12 hours of ground instruction focused on airman certification, evaluation methodologies, and EMB-314 specifics - 8 hours of dual flight instruction in the EMB-314, covering both pilot stations and emergency management - Provisioning of the Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano aircraft, including maintenance, safety modifications, fuel, lubricants, hangar space, and launch/recovery facilities - Coordination and support for the formal evaluator check ride, including aircraft and briefing facilities - Unique Requirements: - Training must meet FAA Part 183 examiner qualification standards - Aircraft must have an Experimental-Exhibition airworthiness certificate - All services must be delivered within a single 7-day period - Providers must demonstrate capability, geographic coverage, and past performance - No products or part numbers specified; all items are service-based - NAICS code: 611512 (Flight Training) - Opportunity open to all business types, including small and disadvantaged businesses

Description

MARKET SURVEY CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT FOR EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT EXAMINER

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.

This market survey is issued to identify sources that may provide commercial off the shelf (COTS) Experimental Aircraft Examiner

 for Flight Standards Service and Aircraft Certification Pilots employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

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 training in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

In order to make the determination, the FAA requires the following from interested vendors in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement:

1. Capability Statement – This document should identify:

Type of training provided by your firm for each aircraft Type of training provided by previous contracts (provide detailed information and past performance) SAM UEI number 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.

The principle North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 611512 Flight Training, with a size standard of $34 million.

The responses to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only.  This is not a Screening Information Request or Request for Proposals of any kind nor is the FAA seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals.  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 market survey is to solicit statement of interest and capabilities for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, 8(a) certified firms, and all other business types and sized, capable of providing specified Course Instruction.

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.

All responses to this market survey must be received by 5:00 p.m. CT, September 30, 2026.  All submittals should be submitted by email to Federal Aviation Administration Shelley.A.Howard@faa.gov

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