Flight Training II BPA

SOL #: 260113092838BPASources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA9304 AFTC PZZ

EDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

Other Education And Training Services (U099)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4d52e505dcdf4c0aa18eadc726c6585e/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 29, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 7, 2026, 1:00 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 Department of the Air Force (AFTC PZZ) is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of providing Flight Training II services. The USAF Test Pilot School (TPS) seeks to establish a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for training on AT-802, Grob 120TP, and Jetpack aircraft. This RFI aims to gather market research for acquisition strategy development. Responses are due February 6, 2026.

Scope of Work

The opportunity requires vendors to provide qualitative evaluation flights for USAF TPS across three distinct aircraft types:

AT-802 Aircraft:
- Vendor operates qualitative evaluations within 50 miles of Edwards AFB, CA.
- Provides AT-802 with a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) for front-seat qualitative evaluation flights.
- Flights will include water drops.
- Vendor must be open to USAF TPS Airplane Single Engine CFIs serving as Pilot in Command (PIC) from the front seat with flight test engineer students in the back, providing necessary checkout/training at cost if required.
Grob 120TP (or similar spin training aircraft):
- Vendor operates qualitative evaluations within 50 miles of Edwards AFB, CA.
- Provides Grob 120TP (or similar) for qualitative evaluation flights.
- Vendor must allow USAF TPS Airplane Single Engine CFIs to serve as PIC, providing necessary checkout/training at cost if required.
Jetpack:
- Vendor will provide qualitative evaluation flights in a jet-fueled jetpack.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
Anticipated Contract Type: Five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
NAICS: 611512 (Flight Training), with a $34,000,000 size standard
PSC: U099 (Other Education And Training Services)
Set-Aside: None specified (Market Research)
Response Due: February 6, 2026, by 4:30 PM PST
Published: January 29, 2026
Place of Performance: Within 50 miles of Edwards AFB, CA 93524

Evaluation

Responses will contribute to a Market Research Report to inform the acquisition strategy. The RFI also invites input on contract type, clauses, and other acquisition aspects. Identification of sufficient responsible and capable sources may lead to a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ).

Submission Requirements & Contacts

Interested parties must submit a capability statement (no more than 10 double-spaced pages, Microsoft Word or compatible format, non-proprietary, unclassified) detailing experience, business size, CAGE/DUNS, and a list of similar contracts. SAM.gov registration is mandatory.

Submit responses via email by the deadline to: