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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on April 21, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Heavy Equipment Operator Certification and Fitness Testing

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NAICS: 611512
Federal
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 contract involves providing specialized training, testing, and documentation services for heavy equipment operators to ensure they meet the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) fitness standards. It also includes maintaining the RT-130 certification along with any region-specific certifications required for operators. This effort is critical to guarantee that personnel are properly qualified and compliant with safety and operational standards essential for effective performance in their roles. Issued by the Department of Agriculture's USDA Forest Service PPS Incident Procurement, the opportunity is a subcontract with an SBA set-aside designation under NAICS code 611512, which pertains to technical and trade schools. The contract was posted on April 21, 2026, with a response deadline of May 12, 2026. While detailed location and point of contact information are not provided, the work involves ensuring the certification and physical fitness of heavy equipment operators through comprehensive services, supporting the agency’s operational readiness and compliance requirements.

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Provide training, testing, and certification services for heavy equipment operators meeting NFES standards.

NAICS

611512 - Flight Training

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ID

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1202SB23Q7018.

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Heavy Equipment for East Zone (Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9)

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Usda-fs Pps Incident Procurement
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Provide training, testing, and documentation services for heavy equipment operators to meet NFES fitness standards and maintain RT-130 and region-specific certifications.

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