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Combat Air Forces Continuum Flight Training Support

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FA489027RD100Federal

Submission Closed10/21/2026, 12:00:00 PM EDT

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The HQ Air Combat Command Acquisition Management and Integration Center is seeking innovative Contractor-Owned, Government-Operated fee-for-service training solutions to increase flight sortie generation and maintain combat mission readiness for fighter pilots and aircrew. This requirement aims to accelerate the Combat Air Forces Continuum timeline through supplemental flight sorties for operational unit pilot absorption and a phased expansion of the Pilot Training Continuum. The government intends to award one or more Commercial IDIQ contracts utilizing a hybrid pricing model consisting of fixed monthly aircraft availability, variable per-sortie execution rates, and reimbursable aviation fuel. The procurement follows a streamlined three-phase gated selection process focusing on aircraft suitability, technical merit, and affordability. Successful offerors must demonstrate the ability to provide aircraft by the end of FY28, with Tier 1 requiring six or more aircraft for operational units at bases such as Shaw, Hill, Langley, or Tyndall, and Tier 2 requiring two aircraft at Nellis AFB for 6th Generation tactics development. Performance requires strict compliance with DCMA Instruction 8210.1D and AFI 10-220, with personnel requiring Tier-1 clearance at minimum and Top Secret/SCI eligibility for specific instructor roles. This current release is a Draft Commercial Solutions Opening intended for market research and industry feedback.

General Info

IDIQ contract for contractor-owned fighter pilot training solutions to increase flight sortie generation.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4890 Hq Acc Amic

NAICS

611512 - Flight Training

Place of Performance

VA, 23666

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

11 pages · rfp

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 24

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineOct 21

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/21/2026, 12:00:00 PM EDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4890 Hq Acc Amic

Contacts1 person available

OfficeHAMPTON, VA, 23666, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4890 Hq Acc Amic

Office AddressHAMPTON, VA, 23666, USA

Contacts

Jeremy Young

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The primary objective of this ACC requirement is to increase and maintain combat mission readiness across CAF fighter pilots (and aircrew) through a modernized aircraft training solution. The Government requires a flexible, COGO aircraft training solution to increase flight sortie generation capacity to execute a phased readiness mission and enhance readiness of the Pilot Training Continuum.This document is a Draft Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) released solely for market research, industry engagement, and planning purposes. The Government is seeking industry review, questions, critiques, and feedback to refine the requirements, Statement of Objectives, delivery thresholds, and acquisition strategy prior to issuing the final CSO.Non-Binding Notice: This draft does not constitute a formal solicitation; no proposals are requested at this time, and the Government will not pay for any information submitted.