Flight Training BPA Agreement #2

SOL #: FA930426Q5001Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA9304 AFTC PZZ

EDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185, United States

Place of Performance

Edwards, CA

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

Education Services (U009)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/29bbc0e564264689837300584d71d56a/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 24, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 13, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 7, 2026, 12:30 AM

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 USAF Test Pilot School (AFTC) is soliciting proposals for Flight Training BPA Agreement #2 to provide various flight training services at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This includes AT-802 aircraft services (with water drops), Grob 120TP or similar spin training, and "Jetpack"/personal flight pack services to promote pilot readiness. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

Scope of Work

This non-personnel services BPA requires flight training and instruction for Qualitative Evaluation (QE) flights. Key services include:

Aircraft Services: Training flights using AT-802 aircraft (including water drops) and Grob 120TP or similar spin training aircraft.
Instruction: Provide Instructor Pilots for USAF TPS staff pilots and approved flyers for FAA ratings and flight hours.
Training Content: Instruct students/staff on typical aircraft operation, upset/recovery training, aerobatics, and student examinations. Provide supervision and instruction on ground operations.
Specialty Flights: Provide "jetpack" sorties or "goes" for unique flying experiences.
Test Management Projects (TMPs): Support TMPs involving GA aircraft and other air systems.

Performance will be evaluated on in-flight/in-class instruction effectiveness, aircraft/crew availability, qualified instructor pilots, regulatory compliance, and customer complaints.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Multiple Award Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
Duration: 5-year ordering period, with an option to extend services by 6 months.
Magnitude: Anticipated not to exceed $350,000.00 total per offeror for the entire ordering period.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
NAICS: 611512 "Flight Training" with a $34M size standard.
Place of Performance: Edwards AFB, CA; Mojave Air and Space Port Rutan Field, Mojave, CA; or General Wm J Fox Airfield, Lancaster, CA, and within a 50NM radius of Edwards AFB.
Solicitation Number: FA930426Q5001.
Published Date: February 24, 2026.
Questions Due: March 6, 2026, 4:30 PM PST.
Quotes Due: March 6, 2026, 4:30 PM PST.

Evaluation & Submission

Award will be made on a Best Value Continuum, with technical factors being more important than price. Technical acceptability, specifically the ability to provide the requested products, is the primary subfactor. The Government anticipates awarding more than one BPA.

Offerors must submit quotes via email (max 10MB) to both Brianna Vicsotka (brianna.vicsotka.1@us.af.mil) and Carlos Barrera (carlos.barrera.8@us.af.mil). Quotes must include contractor information (SAM UEI, TIN, CAGE, Name, POC, Email, Warranty, Date Offer Expires, FOB Destination, Estimated Delivery Lead Time), a completed FAR 52.212-3 or SAM.gov notification, and a pricing list for the services quoted (A. AT-802, B. Grob 120TP, C. "Jetpack" services). It is the government's intent to award without discussions, so initial quotes should be the best terms.