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This Pre-Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 18, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

9 OG Local Instrument and Knowledge (LINK) Program IDIQ

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FA468626QS016Federal

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NAICS: 611512
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C-208 and PC-12 Special Missions Training
Solicitation # FA3002_FMS_C208_PC12_SMT
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Air Education and Training Command Special Missions Division and Air Force Security Assistance Training, is conducting market research to identify qualified commercial sources for turnkey flight and maintenance training on C-208B Grand Caravan EX and Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. The primary requirement focuses on Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated assets and facilities within the Continental United States under FAA civil certification. There is also a contingent requirement for OCONUS support via Mobile Training Teams utilizing host-nation assets. Training objectives include initial and recurrent qualification for pilots, Mission Systems Operators, and Loadmasters, with a specific emphasis on special missions such as Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, Tactical Airland, Short-Field, and Night Vision Goggle flight operations. Maintenance training will cover airframes, PT6A powerplants, and tactical gear. Interested respondents must submit a capability statement and a completed capability matrix detailing their operational locations, fleet availability, and instructional capacity. The government is seeking input on the most cost-effective contract structures, such as firm-fixed-price per student or a monthly retainer with variable costs per flying hour. Compliance with AETC syllabi and AETCMAN 11-2AA standards is mandatory, and contractors must be capable of managing Defense Base Act insurance, international deployment clearances via APACS, and Status of Forces Agreements for OCONUS operations. This effort is currently a Sources Sought notice under NAICS 611512 and does not yet constitute a formal request for proposal or a contractual obligation.
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The 9th Contracting Squadron at Beale Air Force Base intends to award a sole-source Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract to the Beale AFB Aero Club & Flight Training Center for the Local Instrument and Knowledge (LINK) Program, providing commercial flight training services essential for maintaining pilot proficiency and airmanship under AFMAN 11-202V3. The contract will be executed under FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures and FAR Part 16.5 IDIQ guidelines, with a sole-source justification supported by 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), and no small business set-aside will be applied. The Beale AFB Aero Club is the only entity capable of meeting the government’s unique requirements, specifically due to its exclusive authorization to operate within Beale’s Special Use Airspace, which enables pilots to train in real-world military air environments not accessible to civilian providers, fulfilling advanced training standards beyond standard FAA Part 91 and PPL ACS requirements. The scope of work includes initial pilot assessments, tailored ground and flight instruction, aircraft rental, and provision of course materials, all delivered at the Beale AFB Aero Club Flight Training Center. The 9th Operations Group will oversee quality assurance, while the 9th Contracting Squadron administers the contract. The contractor is uniquely positioned as the only FAA-compliant flight training center within a ten-mile radius of the base, ensuring timely access for rated officers to return to duty. Market research confirmed no other responsible sources exist with the necessary airspace access, qualifications, or proximity. The solicitation has a response deadline of June 5, 2026, and while responses are invited, this presolicitation notice does not constitute a solicitation or binding commitment, and the government retains full discretion in award decisions.

General Info

Sole-source IDIQ contract awarded for flight training supporting 9th Operations Group with unique SUA access.

NAICS

611512 - Flight Training

Place of Performance

LINDA, CA, 95903, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4686 9 Cons Pk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeBEALE AFB, CA, 95903-1702, USA
Office AddressBEALE AFB, CA, 95903-1702, USA

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The 9th Contracting Squadron (9 CONS) at Beale AFB, CA intends to award a sole-source IDIQ contract to Beale AFB Aero Club & Flight Training Center for the procurement of Local Instrument and Knowledge (LINK) Program service at Beale AFB that will provide the 9th Operations Group (9 OG) with commercial flight resources required to meet requirements established in AFMAN 11-202V3. The acquisition will utilize commercial product procedures utilizing FAR Part 12 in conjunction with the IDIQ procedures prescribed under FAR Part 16.5.


This acquisition permits a Sole Source procurement without Small Business Set-Aside, under FAR 6.302-1, supported by the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). A Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) has been prepared to support this action.


Background: The 9 OG will be responsible for overseeing these services to maintain pilot proficiency, safety, and airmanship. The need for this service is generated by a requirement to provide individually tailored commercial solutions for pilots with diverse aviation backgrounds and experience levels. This contract will be administered by the 9th Contracting Squadron, with the 9 OG providing quality assurance oversight.


Scope of Work: Beale AFB Aero Club & Flight Training Center will provide LINK Program at Beale AFB to furnish all personnel, equipment, materials, aircraft, supervision, and other services necessary to perform flight instruction, aircraft rental, and related activities. The scope includes initial pilot assessments, ground/flight instruction (as applicable), aircraft rental, and provision of course materials.


Place of Performance: Beale AFB Aero Club Flight Training Center


Sole-Source Justification: This acquisition is being conducted as a sole-source award to a Beale AFB Aero Club & Flight Training Center. The Contractor is the only responsible source identified during market research capable of meeting the Government’s stringent technical and operational requirements due to the following:


  1. Beale AFB Aero Club & Flight Training Center has the unique capability and qualification to fly in the Beale AFB Special Use Airspace (SUA). This capability allows 9OG Rated Officers to fly in military use airspace that civilian aircraft and flight schools are prohibited from entering. This increases desired learning objectives from the 14 CFR Part 91 requirements as stated in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private Pilot’s License (PPL) Airmen Certification Standards (ACS) to include: PA.I.D.K1- Route Planning, PA.I.E.K3- Special Use Airspace, and PA.I.E.S3- Identifying requirements for operating within TFR.
  2. By flying in these SUAs, Rated Officers obtain real world experience not offered at other locations.
  3. Beale Aero Club is the only FAA compliant Flight Training Center within a 10-mile radius of Beale AFB allowing members to train and return to work in a timely manner.

The Government will consider all responses received by the deadline of June 01, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action is solely at the discretion of the Government.


Disclaimer: This Presolicitation Notice does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government to award a contract. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

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