24 demonstration flight hours

The Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division is soliciting a firm fixed-price purchase order for flight demonstration support to benefit the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School and Naval Test Wing Atlantic squadrons during a Qualitative Evaluation flight exercise. The scope of work requires the provision of 24 demonstration flight hours using AH-1F aircraft, conducted at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, and the 2W6 airport. The period of performance is scheduled from November 16, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with primary flight activities occurring between November 18 and December 4, 2026. The contract includes several CLINs covering flight hours, a round-trip ferry flight, and daily rates for pilots and maintainers. This is a sole source, brand name solicitation intended for the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum, Inc. To be considered, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and provide a copy of an authorized reseller certificate. Technical requirements include a safety pilot who is an FAA Certified Commercial Pilot rated in AH-1F aircraft with current medical qualifications. The contractor must ensure the aircraft meets all applicable FAA standards, provide a one-hour safety briefing, and utilize fuel compatible with JP-5, JP-8, or JOOLL. All payment requests and receiving reports must be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow system. All quotes must be submitted on an all-or-none basis to Benjamin Flores by November 9, 2026.