NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Project Title: Flight Training
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD) and Office of Marine and Aviation Operation (OMAO), Aircraft Operations Center (AOC), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for NOAA Aircraft Flight Training Services. NOAA intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to Flight Safety International (FSI). Capability statements from other interested parties are due by March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for comprehensive flight training services for all NOAA Aircraft platforms. The objective is to establish a consistent training partner that can provide a baseline training syllabus across all NOAA aircraft, ensuring operational readiness and safety.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (leading to a Firm-Fixed-Price contract)
- Set-Aside: None (sole source)
- NAICS: 611512, "Flight Training" (SBA size standard: $34 million)
- Product Service Code: U099 (Other Education And Training Services)
- Place of Performance: Lakeland, FL
- Capability Statement Due: March 26, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: June 2, 2026
Evaluation
NOAA's intent to sole source to FSI is based on FSI being the only vendor capable of offering training on all NOAA Aircraft platforms, allowing for a consistent training syllabus. This notice is not a solicitation. However, if any other interested party believes they can meet these requirements, they may submit a statement of capabilities. Timely received statements will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Evidence of ability to provide the required services must be detailed in the submission.
Additional Notes
This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB), and it does not restrict the Government's ultimate acquisition approach. Information received will be used solely to determine the potential for future competitive procurement. Capability statements and related materials must be emailed to alicha.harris@noaa.gov.