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1 AS Special Air Mision Pilot Indoctrination Training

Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Status
Closed
Response deadline
June 12, 2026
Posted
June 10, 2026
Set-aside
Total small business set-aside
NAICS
611512
Source
View on SAM.gov
Last checked
2026-07-28

Solicitation description

Description: 1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 The 316th Contracting Squadron (316 CONS), in support of the 1st Airlift Squadron (1 AS), is seeking information from contractors to develop unclassified, virtual training for new-hire pilots transitioning from military jets to commercial-style aircraft. With approximately two pilots completing Special Air Mission Pilot Indoctrination Training (Indoc) each month, this digital training delivered as high-quality videos, interactive CBTs, or a combination will mitigate Instructor Pilot shortages and support direct-to-simulator routing. Eligible contractors must utilize full-time, dedicated personnel with an average of at least 20 years of U.S. commercial aviation experience, including backgrounds with major U.S. airlines and the FAA. The contractor must deliver the initial two modules within 60 days of award, with the remaining modules delivered within 180 days. Temporary, escorted access will be granted for necessary videography on aircraft flight decks. Once delivered, the squadron will retain these virtual courses for long-term reference during and after Indoc completion. Please see the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) for additional details. 1.2. THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. It does not constitute a solicitation, a synopsis of a solicitation, a promise on the part of the Government to later publish a solicitation, or ultimately award a contract. It is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability of sources and the method of procurement. Respondents are further advised that the U.S. Government will not reimburse the costs of preparing for submitting a response, nor pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. A non-response to this notice does not preclude participation in a future request for quotes, Request for Quote (RFQ), if one is issued. As a result of analyzing responses to this market research, the contracting officer may determine that a solicitation will be issued. Information submitted will not be returned. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized and published on the Contract Opportunities website at www.sam.gov. It is strictly the responsibility of potential respondents to monitor this website for additional information pertaining to this requirement. 2.0 BACKGROUND 2.1. Period of Performance: Base plus 4 option years 2.2. Limitations: 2.2.1. Instructor Qualifications: Contractor shall have no less than average of 20 years of experience & full-time dedicated employees in the U.S. aviation commercial market from many U.S. major airlines and FAA. 2.2.2. Security Requirements: Ability to obtain access to a military installation is...

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