9 OG Local Instrument and Knowledge (LINK) Program IDIQ
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The 9th Contracting Squadron (9 CONS) at Beale AFB, CA, intends to award a sole-source Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Beale AFB Aero Club & Flight Training Center for the Local Instrument and Knowledge (LINK) Program. This program will provide commercial flight resources to the 9th Operations Group (9 OG) to maintain pilot proficiency, safety, and airmanship, meeting requirements established in AFMAN 11-202V3. This is a Presolicitation Notice.
Scope of Work
The Beale AFB Aero Club & Flight Training Center will furnish all personnel, equipment, materials, aircraft, supervision, and other services necessary for flight instruction, aircraft rental, and related activities. The scope includes:
- Initial pilot assessments
- Ground and flight instruction
- Aircraft rental
- Provision of course materials
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source IDIQ (FAR Part 12 & 16.5)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1, 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1))
- Place of Performance: Beale AFB Aero Club Flight Training Center, Linda, CA
- Response Due: June 01, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST
- Published: May 15, 2026
Sole-Source Justification
The acquisition is justified as a sole-source award because the Beale AFB Aero Club & Flight Training Center is identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting stringent technical and operational requirements. Key justifications include:
- Unique capability to fly in the Beale AFB Special Use Airspace (SUA), allowing 9 OG Rated Officers to gain real-world experience not offered elsewhere.
- Ability to increase desired learning objectives beyond standard FAA requirements by operating in military use airspace.
- It is the only FAA compliant Flight Training Center within a 10-mile radius of Beale AFB, enabling timely training and return to work for members.
Additional Notes
This Presolicitation Notice does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. Responses are not offers and cannot form a binding contract. The Government's determination not to compete this action is solely at its discretion.