Powered Flight Program (PFP) United States Naval Academy Sources Sought Notice

Quick Summary

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the Powered Flight Program (PFP) at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, MD. This is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal. The purpose is to determine technical and industry capability for providing contractor services, supplies, and tasks to operate and support the PFP. Responses will help determine potential Small Business Set-aside opportunities. Responses are due March 11, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for contractor services, supplies, and tasks to operate and support the PFP near USNA. Key objectives include introducing military procedures-based flight training, screening students for aeronautical adaptability, decreasing future drop-on-request and attrition, and improving performance in follow-on primary flight training. The scope encompasses:

• Contractor-provided Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs).
• Contractor-owned and operated PA-28 Piper Warrior IIs.
• Provision of spare aircraft to ensure sufficient availability.
• Training aids, materials, maintenance, publications, and equipment.

The contractor must execute training at a home airfield within 40 statute miles driving distance from USNA, Annapolis, MD. Daily flight operations will support approximately 130 students across three 4-week training blocks during the summer, starting the Tuesday after Memorial Day.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
• Anticipated Period of Performance: 5 years (12-month Basic CLIN + 4 option years)
• Anticipated PSC Code: U099 - Education and Training Services: Other Education and Training Services
• Anticipated NAICS Code: 611512 - Flight Training
• Set-Aside: Potential Total Small Business Set-Aside (to be determined based on market research)
• Response Due: March 11, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
• Published: March 5, 2026

Response Requirements

Interested firms must submit an electronic response, limited to 5 pages (excluding FAA documents), in Microsoft Word, 10-point Times New Roman font. Responses should include:

• Company Name, CAGE Code, Address, and Points-of-Contact (POC).
• Company Business Size under NAICS 611512 and any relevant certifications (e.g., Small, SDVOSB, 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone).
• Synopsis of experience in flight-training services, including:
  • Number of CFIs employed on past contracts.
  • Number and location of airfields used simultaneously.
  • Access to airfields within 40 miles of Annapolis, MD (sufficiency, type of access).
  • Ability to provide required sortie rates (5 waves, 8-9 sorties each, 06:30-20:00).
  • Access to facilities for up to 40 personnel during peak operations.
  • Past experience with Firm Fixed Price flight training contracts.
• Copy of currently effective FAA Air Agency Certificate (FAA Form 8000-4), Letter of Authorization (LOA), and FSDO points-of-contact.
• For Small Businesses planning to use "similarly situated entities" for Limitations on Subcontracting, identify partner firms (name, CAGE Code, size status) and their assigned tasks/workshare.

Additional Notes

This is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. No funds are available for response preparation. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring sam.gov for future solicitations. Submit responses to Alexis Uy (alexis.n.uy.civ@us.navy.mil) with a courtesy copy to Audrey Rolland (audrey.l.rolland.civ@us.navy.mil).