Flight Training BPA Agreement #2
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 Department of the Air Force, AFTC Test Pilot School (TPS), is soliciting proposals for Flight Training BPA Agreement #2 to provide various flight training services at Edwards AFB, CA, and surrounding areas. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The USAF Test Pilot School requires non-personnel flight training services, including:
- Aircraft Services: AT-802 (to include water drops) and Grob 120TP or similar spin training aircraft services.
- Specialty Flights: "Jetpack", rocket pack, personal flight pack, and personal services to promote pilot readiness.
- Instruction: Provide Instructor Pilots to USAF TPS staff pilots and approved flyers for FAA ratings and flight hours.
- Aircraft Operation: Allow TPS staff pilots and approved flyers to operate aircraft as FAA Certified Flight Instructors for Qualitative Evaluation (QE) flights.
- Training Content: Instruct students/staff on typical aircraft operation, upset/recovery training, aerobatics, and student examinations, including ground operations.
- Test Management Projects (TMPs): Support TMPs which may involve 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 Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- NAICS: 611512 "Flight Training" with a $34M size standard.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: 5-year ordering period, with an option to extend services by 6 months.
- Estimated Value: Not to exceed $350,000.00 total for the entire 5-year ordering period per offeror.
- Place of Performance: Edwards Air Force Base, CA; Mojave Air and Space Port Rutan Field, Mojave, CA; General Wm J Fox Airfield, Lancaster, CA; or additional locations within a 50NM radius of Edwards AFB.
Submission & Evaluation
This solicitation uses Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13). Offerors may quote to all, some, or one of the specified training objectives. Quotes must include contractor information (SAM UEI, TIN, CAGE, Name, Payment Terms, POC, Email, Warranty, Offer Expiration, FOB, Lead Time), a completed FAR 52.212-3, and a pricing list.
- Evaluation Criteria: Best Value Continuum, with technical factors being more important than price. Technical acceptability (ability to provide requested products) is a key subfactor. Incomplete responses will be found unresponsive.
- Submission Method: Email quotes (max 10MB) to both Brianna Vicsotka (brianna.vicsotka.1@us.af.mil) and Carlos Barrera (carlos.barrera.8@us.af.mil).
- Government Furnished: Includes hangar space, fuel, security, utilities, and crash/recovery support.
- Contractor Furnished: Includes management, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Pilot Qualifications: Minimum 1,500 flight hours (250 in type) and 500 instructor hours (50 in type) required for instructor pilots.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: March 6, 2026, 4:30 PM PST. Send to both contacts.
- Quotes Due: March 13, 2026, 4:30 PM PDT.