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Aircraft Pilot Training Services

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20123378Federal

Submission Closed01/22/2021, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection awarded three Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts for aircraft pilot training services to CAE USA Inc., FlightSafety International, and HeliStream, Inc. These contracts utilize firm fixed prices and limited time and material line items to provide initial, transition, annual, and recurrent training across a variety of rotary and fixed wing aircraft. The performance period runs from February 1, 2021, through January 31, 2026, with a possible six month extension. CAE USA Inc. and FlightSafety International are tasked with training for aircraft including the King Air 200, King Air 350, and Dash 8, with CAE also covering the Sikorsky S76B and FlightSafety covering the Pilatus PC-12 and Sikorsky S70. HeliStream, Inc. was awarded a partial small business set aside to provide training for Eurocopter AS350 and EC120 light enforcement helicopters. The estimated ceiling prices for the three awards are approximately 18.1 million dollars for CAE, 17.6 million dollars for FlightSafety, and 14.9 million dollars for HeliStream.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Air And Marine Contracting Division

Contract Value

NAICS

611512 - Flight Training

Place of Performance

DC, USA

Set-Aside

SBP

Awardee

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC

Award Issued Date

02/01/2021, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJan 23

Award Notice

AwardedFeb 1

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

01/22/2021, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Air And Marine Contracting Division

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Air And Marine Contracting Division

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

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Rosalind Lawrence

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Stephanie F. Alexander

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Full Description

The Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) awarded three Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with Firm Fixed Prices and limited Time and Material Contract Line Items for the solicited Aircraft Pilot Training requirements under CBP Solicitation# 70B02C20R00000018. The three awardees are CAE USA Inc., FlightSafety International and HeliStream, Inc. CAE USA Inc. will provide Aircraft Pilot Training Services for Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing (FW) airplanes. The training consists of Initial/Transition and Annual/Recurrent Training for the following aircraft: Sikorsky S76B, King Air 200, King Air 350, Dash 8, along with Flight Instructor Qualification and Non-Specific Pilot and Air Crew Training courses. There are five ordering periods which will commence February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2026 with opportunity for a six-month extension in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. The total estimated Ceiling contract price is $18,103,007.58 (excludes the six-month extension). The 6-month extension will become a part of the total contract value only under the contingency that the clause is exercised during the performance of the contract. FlightSafety International will provide Aircraft Pilot Training Services for Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing (FW) airplanes. The training consists of Initial/Transition and Annual/Recurrent Training for the following aircraft: King Air 200, King Air 350, Dash 8, Pilatus PC-12 Series, and Sikorsky S70. There are five ordering periods which will commence February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2026 with opportunity for a six-month extension in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. The total estimated Ceiling contract price is $17,568,823.97 (excludes the six-month extension). The 6-month extension will become a part of the total contract value only under the contingency that the clause is exercised during the performance of the contract. HeliStream, Incorporated will provide Aircraft Pilot Training Services for Light Enforcement Helicopters which was a partial small business set aside under the solicitation. The training consists of Initial/Transition and Annual/Recurrent Training for the following aircraft: Eurocopter AS350 (B2, B3), and Eurocopter EC120. There are five ordering periods which will commence February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2026 with opportunity for a six-month extension in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. The total estimated Ceiling contract price is $14,888,263.35 (excludes the six-month extension). The 6-month extension will become a part of the total contract value only under the contingency that the clause is exercised during the performance of the contract. This was a competitive contract action under the procedures of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Washington, DC is the contracting activity (Contract Numbers: 70B02C21D00000007-CAE USA Inc., 70B02C21D00000008-FlightSafety International and 70B02C21D00000002-HeliStream, Inc.).