Foreign Military Sales – Advanced Training on Commercial Derivative Aircraft (CDA) and Demilitarized Aircraft Capability Assessment
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, Air Education and Training Command (AETC) AFSAT is conducting market research through a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Advanced Training on Commercial Derivative Aircraft (CDA) and Demilitarized Aircraft. This initiative aims to identify potential sources and gather information on capabilities related to aircrew, maintenance, and support services training. Capability Statements are due March 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The RFI seeks information on comprehensive training programs for various commercial and demilitarized aircraft types, including light civil aviation, jet trainers, cargo/passenger aircraft, and rotary-wing aircraft. Training areas of interest include:
- Pilot and Crew Training
- Simulator Training
- Academic Training
- Maintenance and Technical Training
- Aircrew and Operations Support Training
- Courseware Development Training is expected to be conducted within the continental United States (CONUS) at the industry partner's facilities, utilizing their aircraft and infrastructure. The goal is to build and sustain partner nations' capabilities, enhancing global security and cooperation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research will inform future procurement strategies, including potential small business set-asides. The Government reserves the right to determine the acquisition approach.
- NAICS: 611512 – Flight Training (SBA Small Business Size Standard: $34M)
- Questions Due: February 4, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
- AFSAT Response to Questions: February 16, 2026
- Industry Day: February 18, 2026 (virtual)
- Capability Statements Due: March 4, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
- Published: February 5, 2026
Evaluation
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses will be used to update the market research library, identify qualified sources, and inform future procurement strategies. The Government is particularly interested in capabilities executable under FAR Part 12 (Commercial).
Additional Notes
Interested parties are encouraged to attend a virtual Industry Day on February 18, 2026. Invites will be sent by February 11, 2026, to those who sign up. Capability statements, limited to 10 single-sided pages, must be submitted electronically to the primary points of contact: Joseph Wilkerson (joseph.wilkerson.10@us.af.mil) and Dounia Izem (dounia.izem@us.af.mil). Contact with other Government personnel regarding this RFI is not permitted.