Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for Gulfstream GVIII-G700 Training
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 United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source contract to Flight Safety International for Gulfstream GVIII-G700 training services. This training is for pilots, mechanics, and crew operating or maintaining the newly acquired GVIII-G700 aircraft. Interested parties may submit capability statements by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for initial, recurrent, and advanced training services for pilots, technicians, and cabin attendants of the Gulfstream GVIII-G700 aircraft. This specialized training necessitates model-specific Level D simulators and FAA-approved training curricula.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: Flight Safety International
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 611512 (Professional Organizations), Size Standard: $34 million
- Capability Statement Due: June 8, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
- Published: April 7, 2026
- Place of Performance: Savannah, GA
Justification
The USCG recently acquired two Gulfstream GVIII-G700 aircraft. The Government has determined that Flight Safety International is the only source capable of providing the required specialized training, which includes model-specific Level D simulators and FAA-approved curricula.
Response Instructions
This is the only notice of intent, and a formal solicitation will not be issued. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the USCG's requirements for GVIII-G700 aircraft training. Submissions should be sent electronically to jessica.a.griffin@uscg.mil by the deadline. Capability statements will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.