Flight Training BPA Agreement #2

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force (AFTC Test Pilot School) is seeking proposals for Flight Training Services under a Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to secure various flight training services, including AT-802 (with water drops), Grob 120TP, and "Jetpack" services, to enhance pilot readiness at Edwards AFB. The anticipated value is up to $350,000 per offeror over a 5-year ordering period. Quotes are due March 13, 2026.

Scope of Work

The BPA will cover non-personnel flight training services, detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), including:

• Aircraft Services: Provision of AT-802 aircraft (including water drops) and Grob 120TP or similar spin training aircraft.
• Instruction: Providing Instructor Pilots for USAF TPS staff and approved flyers for FAA ratings and flight hours.
• Aircraft Operation: Allowing TPS staff to operate contractor aircraft as FAA Certified Flight Instructors for Qualitative Evaluation (QE) flights.
• Training Content: Instruction on typical aircraft operation, upset/recovery training, aerobatics, student examinations, and ground operations.
• Specialty Flights: Offering "jetpack" sorties or similar unique flying experiences.
• Test Management Projects (TMPs): Support for TMPs involving General Aviation (GA) aircraft and other air systems.
• Expected Volume: Approximately 48 students per year (two classes of 24 students), with a minimum of 48 sorties annually, plus additional sorties for staff.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
• NAICS Code: 611512 "Flight Training" ($34M size standard).
• Period of Performance: 5-year ordering period, with a potential 6-month extension option.
• Estimated Value: Not to exceed $350,000.00 total per offeror for the entire 5-year period.
• Place of Performance: Primarily Edwards Air Force Base, CA; Mojave Air and Space Port Rutan Field, Mojave, CA; or General Wm J Fox Airfield, Lancaster, CA, and other locations within a 50NM radius of Edwards AFB.

Key Requirements & Q&A Highlights

• Aircraft Inspection: TPS will conduct pre-award inspections at the vendor's facility, covering maintenance personnel, log books, facilities, and aircraft, governed by USAF Airworthiness Bulletin AWB-340A. Corrective actions are permitted.
• Pilot Qualifications: Instructor Pilots require a minimum of 1,500 flight hours (250 in type) and 500 instructor hours (50 in type). Prior USAF TPS instructing experience is preferred.
• Training Flexibility: Contractors can provide input on the time of year for training and may follow their own developed curriculum. Students will not solo.
• Logistics: Ferry costs for mobilization/demobilization can be covered. AVGAS (100LL) operations will occur at Mojave Airport as TPS cannot currently provide it at Edwards AFB; JetA will be provided at Edwards AFB. Water for drops is available at Mojave.

Submission & Evaluation

• Solicitation Number: FA930426Q5001.
• Questions Due: March 6, 2026, 4:30 PM PST.
• Quotes Due: March 13, 2026, 4:30 PM PDT.
• Submission: Email quotes (max 10MB) to Brianna Vicsotka (brianna.vicsotka.1@us.af.mil) AND Carlos Barrera (carlos.barrera.8@us.af.mil).
• Quote Content: Must include contractor information (SAM UEI, TIN, CAGE, POC, etc.), a pricing list valid for at least one year, and completed FAR 52.212-3 or SAM.gov notification. Offerors must indicate which training services they are quoting.
• Evaluation: Best Value Continuum, with technical acceptability being more important than price. The primary technical subfactor is the ability to provide the requested products. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them. Multiple BPAs are anticipated.

Contacts

• Primary Point of Contact: Brianna Vicsotka (brianna.vicsotka.1@us.af.mil)
• Contract Officer: Carlos Barrera (carlos.barrera.8@us.af.mil)