DRAFT CSO - Flight School Next (FSN)

SOL #: W9113M-25-S-C006Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QK ACC-RSA

REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-5090, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Rucker, AL

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

Vocational/Technical (U006)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7620065674dc4ce082baa8165ebbc0e7/view

Timeline

Posted

Jul 2, 2025

Last Updated

Dec 2, 2025

Submission Deadline

Oct 31, 2025, 5:00 PM

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 U.S. Army has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Aviation Training, seeking innovative commercial solutions to rapidly train aviators, improve pilot proficiency using modern technology, and grow the aviation industrial base. This opportunity focuses on three key Areas of Interest (AOIs): Fixed-Wing Aircraft Training, Rotary-Wing Aircraft Training, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Training. Responses are due by September 30, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

The Army aims to bridge mission-critical capability gaps by leveraging innovative commercial products, technologies, and services. The solicitation seeks solutions that enhance training effectiveness, curriculum development, and the integration of innovative methodologies to support Army modernization and improve readiness. The identified AOIs are:

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Training
Rotary-Wing Aircraft Training
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Training

Contract Details

Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Commercial Solutions Opening - CSO).
Set-Aside: None specified.
Authorities: Awards will utilize authorities such as 10 U.S.C. §4022 (Prototype Projects), 10 U.S.C. §4023 (Experimental Purposes), and 10 U.S.C. §3458 (Innovative Commercial Products/Services). Award instruments may include FAR Part 12 contracts (Firm Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive) or non-FAR agreements (e.g., Other Transaction Agreements).
Place of Performance: Huntsville, AL, United States.

Submission & Evaluation

This is a multi-phase evaluation process:

Phase I: Submission of Solution Briefs (max 5 pages) and Quad Charts (max 4 slides) for a specific AOI. These are evaluated as 'Selectable' or 'Non-Selectable' based on Technical Merit/Importance, Schedule Merit, and Price/Affordability.
Phase II: Selected offerors may be invited for a Presentation, detailing innovation, notional schedule, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price.
Phase III: Selected offerors will submit a Written Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP), structured in three volumes: Technical (max 10 pages), Performance Work Statement (PWS, max 10 pages), and Price (Excel format).
Key Requirements: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Submissions are electronic, potentially via DoDSafe.gov. The Army reserves the right to adjust or bypass evaluation phases.
Response Due: September 30, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.