# SAM #6973GH-27-R-CRJ700

FAA market survey for Bombardier CRJ 700 initial pilot qualification training

**Buyer:** Federal Aviation Administration
**Posted:** October 01, 2026
**Respond By:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** 6973GH-27-R-CRJ700
**NAICS:** 611512

The FAA is surveying providers for initial qualification training on the Bombardier CRJ 700.
- **Government buyer:** Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  - Flight Standards Operations, including Flight Standards Workforce Development Division (AFB-500).
  - Aircraft Certification Service, including Enterprise Operations Division (AIR-900).
- **OEM:** **Bombardier**, identified as the CRJ 700 aircraft manufacturer. No training contractor or reseller is named.
- **Requested service:** Initial pilot qualification training for FAA inspectors and pilots; no quantity or part number is specified.
  - Provide ground school through an FAA-approved program and simulator and/or aircraft flight training sufficient for an unrestricted type rating and ATP-standard practical test.
  - Use a crew-training concept of two students per crew where simulator or flight training applies.
  - Include required instructor and examiner support, facilities, training aids, and course materials. Supplementary training hours require prior Contracting Officer authorization.
- **Market survey:** The FAA is identifying capable sources and assessing industry competition; this is not a request for proposals.

### Description

<p><strong>MARKET SURVEY CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT FOR <em>BOMBARDIER CRJ 700 INITIAL PILOT QUALIFICATION TRAINING</em></strong></p>

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<p><strong><em>NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST&nbsp;CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.</em></strong></p>

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<p><strong>This market survey is issued to identify sources that may provide commercial off the shelf (COTS) <em>BOMBARDIER CRJ 700 INITIAL PILOT QUALIFICATION TRAINING </em>&nbsp;for Flight Standards Service and Aircraft Certification Pilots employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).</strong></p>

<p>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<em> </em>in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.</p>

<p>In order to make the determination, the FAA requires the following from interested vendors in&nbsp;accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement:</p>

<p>1. Capability Statement &ndash; This document should identify:</p>

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	<li>Type of training provided by your firm for each aircraft</li>
	<li>Type of training provided by previous contracts (provide detailed information and past performance)</li>
	<li>SAM UEI number</li>
	<li>Number of years in business</li>
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<p>2. Geographic area where training will be provided.</p>

<p>3. Expected approach &ndash; Respondents must provide their strategy for accomplishing this work.</p>

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

<p>The responses to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only.&nbsp; This is not a Screening Information Request or Request for Proposals of any kind nor is the FAA seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals.&nbsp; 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&rsquo;s expense.</p>

<p>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&rsquo;s 8(a) Program.</p>

<p>The purpose of this market survey is to solicit statement of interest and capabilities for small&nbsp;businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, 8(a) certified firms, and all other&nbsp;business types and sized, capable of providing specified Course Instruction.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>If applicable, interested firms which are SBA 8(a) certified are required to submit a copy of the SBA 8(a) certification letter.</p>

<p>All responses to this market survey must be received by <strong><em>5:00 p.m. CT, October 19, 2026</em></strong>.&nbsp; All submittals should be submitted by email to Federal Aviation Administration Shelley.A.Howard@faa.gov</p>

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