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AFICA Undergraduate Rotary Wing Pilot Training Support

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The Air Force issued a sources-sought request to explore the possibility of contracting Undergraduate Pilot Training for Helicopters and Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training for Helicopters (UPT-H/SUPT-H) as a means to address aircrew shortages. This effort involved engaging industry through requests for information to gather insights and assess potential contracting strategies. Despite these efforts and the valuable feedback received, the Air Force ultimately decided not to proceed with contracting these training programs due to improved efficiencies achieved by revising the T-6A syllabi, which addressed the shortages more effectively. The solicitation, titled "AFICA Undergraduate Rotary Wing Pilot Training Support," was posted on June 8, 2018, under the solicitation number FA3002-17-RFI-ROTW, categorized under NAICS code 611512. The point of contact for inquiries related to this RFI was Stephen S. Pritchett, Chief of the Flying Training Section. Although the Air Force will not pursue contracting for UPT-H/SUPT-H at this time, any future developments will be communicated through official channels on FBO.gov.

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Air Force explored contracting helicopter pilot training but stopped due to improved T-6A syllabi.

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_________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE 8 JUN 18 HQ AETC and AFICA 338 SCONS would like to thank industry for their helpful responses and frank interactions regarding the RFIs issued to research the potential to contract for UPT-H/SUPT-H. Contracting for UPT-H/SUPT-H was one of many approaches the Air Force considered in its ongoing efforts to address aircrew shortages. However, the Air Force has decided to no longer pursue this effort because of the efficiencies it gained from revising the T-6A syllabi. If any further information develops, it will be posted to FBO.gov. All questions related to this RFI should be addressed to Stephen Pritchett at stephen.pritchett@us.af.mil.

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