1 AS Special Air Mision Pilot Indoctrination Training

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force, 316th Contracting Squadron (316 CONS), is conducting market research for Special Air Mission Pilot Indoctrination Training. This Sources Sought notice seeks qualified contractors to develop unclassified, virtual training for new-hire pilots transitioning from military jets to commercial-style aircraft. This effort aims to mitigate Instructor Pilot shortages and support direct-to-simulator routing. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 611512 (Flight Training) with a $34M size standard. Capability statements are due by June 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM EDT.

Purpose & Scope

The 316 CONS, supporting the 1st Airlift Squadron (1 AS) at Andrews Air Force Base, MD, requires the design, development, and delivery of digital training products. These products will be used for newly assigned 1 AS military pilots during their indoctrination (Indoc) training. The training will cover critical areas such as Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) usage, Boeing aircraft publications (FCOM, FOM, QRH, MEL, AFM, FPPM), checklist flows, approach procedures, Crew Resource Management (CRM), and mission planning. Deliverables include professionally produced instructor-led video lessons, interactive Computer-Based Training (CBT) modules, assessments, and downloadable job-aids. The training must be SCORM-conformant, mobile-optimized, and compatible with specified apps/folders, utilizing Adobe Captivate 13.0 and Adobe Creative Suite.

Key Requirements

• Personnel Experience: Contractors must utilize full-time, dedicated personnel with an average of at least 20 years of U.S. commercial aviation experience, including backgrounds with major U.S. airlines and the FAA.
• Delivery Timeline: Initial two modules within 60 days of award, remaining modules within 180 days. The PWS specifies a detailed project plan within 30 days, first-cut modules within 90 days of storyboard approval, and remaining modules/assessments within 120 days of storyboard approval.
• Access: Temporary, escorted access will be granted for necessary videography on aircraft flight decks (C-32A/C-40B).
• Facilities: While work is primarily remote, contractor facilities should include procedure trainers, Flight Training Devices, Full Flight Simulators, filming equipment, and door trainers, along with major airline training aspects (e.g., ditching pool, aircraft doors).
• Specialized Experience: Demonstrated experience in CRM, Human Factors, and missions flown by the 89th Airlift Wing, with prior training experience on relevant airframes.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business
• NAICS: 611512, Flight Training (Size Standard: $34,000,000.00)
• Period of Performance: Anticipated Base plus 4 option years.
• Response Due: June 12, 2026, 4:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
• Questions Due: June 8, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
• Published: May 27, 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested parties should submit a comprehensive, five-page capability statement via email. Submissions must include:

• Detailed capability statement addressing relevant experience, core competencies, and understanding of the requirement.
• Administrative Information: Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, UEI, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number, and Company Structure.
• Identification of firm's size and business type (e.g., large, small, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB) based on NAICS 611512.
• Statement of contracting strategy and intentions to subcontract, if applicable.
• A statement regarding the release of proprietary data.

Email responses to Jamahl.Tyson@us.af.mil and Archie.Warren@us.af.mil. This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.