Heavy Tailwheel Training

SOL #: W50S8T26RA017Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W7NV USPFO ACTIVITY OKANG 137

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73179-1051, United States

Place of Performance

Oklahoma City, OK

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

PSC

Other Education And Training Services (U099)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a61ec14e9d7b494cb8b53ddf6f274aec/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 25, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 11, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 25, 2026, 3:00 PM

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 Oklahoma Air National Guard (OKANG) is soliciting proposals for Heavy Tailwheel Training services to provide comprehensive flight training leading to a tailwheel endorsement. This opportunity is for the 137th SOW at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, OK. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.

Purpose & Scope

The OKANG requires vendors to provide comprehensive tailwheel flight training services for the AT-802 aircraft, enabling personnel to acquire a tailwheel endorsement per FAA regulation 14 CFR 61.31. The training includes:

Ground Instruction: Minimum 5 hours covering AT-802 specific concepts, operational procedures, and safety.
Flight Instruction: Minimum 20 hours in an airworthy tailwheel aircraft, following an Air Force-provided syllabus.
Aircraft Provision: USAF can provide 2-seat AT-802s, or the contractor can provide their own, assuming full responsibility.
Instructor Qualifications: Instructors must have a minimum of 500 hours of dual instruction given in turbine tailwheel aircraft.
Performance Standards: Capacity for 2 students simultaneously, 4 students per month, 40 students per year, available year-round.
Preferred Experience: Prior experience training Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel in tailwheel aircraft.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)
Pricing: Firm Fixed Price
Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028
Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
NAICS Code: 611512 (Size Standard: $34,000,000)
Funding: Clause 52.232-18 (Availability of Funds) applies, meaning obligation is contingent upon appropriation.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposal Due Date: March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Daylight Time (CDT)
Submission Method: Emailed proposals are required.
Evaluation: Award will be conducted under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). Evaluation factors include Technical (acceptability based on PWS), Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance are of equal importance when combined.
Solicitation Number: W50S8T-26-R-A017

Eligibility & Requirements

Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Lack of SAM registration will disqualify a contractor.
Offerors must submit a completed copy of the Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items with their proposal.