GV Initial Pilot Flight Simulator Training
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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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), specifically the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC), has a requirement for GV Initial Pilot Flight Simulator Training. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CAE SIMUFLITE, INC for this training, as they have been identified as the sole provider. This special notice invites other interested organizations to submit their capabilities and qualifications by March 18, 2026, to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.
Scope of Work
The objective is to provide personnel, facilities, and training materials for academic and simulator Gulfstream G-V (GV) training for two NASA pilots to maintain proficiency. This includes initial pilot qualification training for pilots previously unqualified on the GV aircraft. The training encompasses ground school academics covering normal, abnormal, and emergency operations, flight planning, navigation, weight and balance, and various aircraft systems. It also requires a flight review or instrument competency check in accordance with FAR (14 CFR) Part 61 Section 58.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Intended Sole Source Contract (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i))
- Intended Contractor: CAE SIMUFLITE, INC
- NAICS Code: 611512 (Other Education And Training Services)
- Product Service Code: U099 (Other Education And Training Services)
- Procuring Center: NASA/NSSC
- Place of Performance: NASA/Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) and contractor's facilities for training.
- Applicable Regulations: FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.
- Special Clauses: NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: March 18, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Interested organizations must submit capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact.
- Evaluation: Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
- Note: Oral communications are not acceptable.
Training Requirements
- Facilities: Permanent building conducive to learning, with audio-visual capabilities, comfortable furniture, environmental control, and quiet classroom areas.
- Materials: Appropriate aircraft publications with detailed information on flight planning, operations, systems, checklists, and academic outlines.
- Simulator: FAA Part 142 Certified, Level C/D, full flight simulators with visual systems. Cockpits should be interchangeable to reflect various aircraft configurations.
- Instructors: Must have aviation/aircraft maintenance experience and specific flight/maintenance experience in the course offered. Simulator instructors must be FAA FAR 61, 141, or 142 certificated flight instructors and maintain currency.
Point of Contact
- Primary: Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist (laura.a.quave@nasa.gov, 228-813-6420).