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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on February 27, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Expert Operator (Small Unmanned Aerial System) Training

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FA301025Q0008Federal

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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.
FA3002 338 Ess Cc

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This contract involves providing expert training for Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) in accordance with the specified Statement of Work (SOW). It is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), emphasizing the importance of veteran participation. The solicitation was posted on February 25, 2025, with a response deadline of March 3, 2025, and is managed by the Department of the Air Force, specifically through the FA3010 81 Contracting Office located at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. The contract aims to deliver specialized training services at the specified location, ensuring qualified operators are trained to meet operational standards. Key points include the NAICS code 611512, which pertains to flight training, and the emphasis on small business participation under the SDVOSBC set-aside. The contracting officers, Stacey Zawalski and Priscilla Brown, are the primary points of contact for inquiries and further details. The contract’s scope and specifics can be accessed through the provided link on SAM.gov, offering potential vendors a comprehensive overview of the requirements and submission procedures.

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Expert Operator training contract for small drones, reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

NAICS

611512 - Flight Training

Place of Performance

Biloxi, MS, 39534, USA

Set-Aside

SDVOSBC

Documents

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85 EIS Skydio X2D Expert Operator Training SOW

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Expert Operator (sUAS) Training Q&A v1

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Solicitation FA301025Q0008 - Expert Operator (sUAS) Training

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA3010 81 Cons Cc
Contacts2 people available
OfficeKEESLER AFB, MS, 39534-2701, USA
Office AddressKEESLER AFB, MS, 39534-2701, USA

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Expert Operator (Small Unmanned Aerial System) Training IAW Statement of Work (SOW) 27 February 2025 - Added Q&A

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