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This Government Contract opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on September 1, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Heavy-Lift RPAS Cargo Pilot and Maintenance Training

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NAICS: 611513
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Solicitation # 2026-REQ-073
The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is soliciting proposals under RFP 2026-REQ-073 for the development and implementation of a comprehensive zero-emission workforce development, maintenance training, and apprenticeship framework. The program aims to transition employees from foundational safety knowledge to advanced electrical theory, diagnostics, and troubleshooting for battery electric buses. Key objectives include conducting skills-gap assessments, developing role-based competency pathways, establishing an apprenticeship framework that integrates Related Supplemental Instruction (RSI) and On-the-Job Training (OJT), and creating a Train-the-Trainer plan to ensure sustainable internal knowledge transfer. The project is intended to build upon existing vendor and safety training investments rather than duplicating them. Proposals are due by November 19, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal. TARTA will evaluate submissions based on technical approach, relevant zero-emission bus workforce experience, apprenticeship and competency development expertise, key personnel qualifications, cost, and past performance. The submission must be split into separate files for the technical proposal and pricing information, including a signed Declaration of Non-Collusion and Lobbying Certification. While a fixed contract value is not specified, the project aligns with a grant spend-down window extending through the end of 2027 or beginning of 2028. Performance will take place across TARTA facilities in Toledo, Ohio, and acceptance is contingent upon the successful pilot delivery of curriculum modules and the incorporation of TARTA feedback.
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Solicitation # https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/Grants/FY27/FY27%20R2%20PACE%20NGO%20Final%20Rev.%209.9.26.pdf
The Pre-Apprenticeship in Career Education (PACE) Round 1 is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This 18-month program is designed to prepare participants for success in Registered Apprenticeship programs and long-term career opportunities through high-quality hands-on instruction, work-based learning, and career navigation services. Grantees are required to establish partnerships with employers and the One-Stop system to create viable hiring pipelines. A key performance metric is the achievement of Quality Placements, with a requirement that at least 25 percent of program graduates be placed into a USDOL Registered Apprenticeship program with a starting wage of at least 17.00 dollars per hour. The grant operates on a cost-reimbursement basis, with a maximum allowable cost of 12,000 dollars per apprentice and an administrative cost cap of 10 percent of the total award. Applications must be submitted through the IGX system by 12 noon on October 30, 2026. Required documentation includes an executive summary, program narrative, implementation plan, and a tax clearance certificate. Awardees must ensure the first cohort begins within four months of the grant announcement and are required to maintain participant files for seven years. Final reimbursement is contingent upon the submission and acceptance of a final closeout report due within 60 days of the grant period's end.
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Solicitation # https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/Grants/FY27/GAINS%20FY27%20R1%20NGO%20Final.pdf
The Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Round 1 is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development to expand and develop United States Department of Labor approved Registered Apprenticeship programs. The program supports New Jersey businesses and organizations in creating new programs or expanding existing ones into new approved occupations. Funding is available for up to 50% wage reimbursement for newly hired apprentices for up to 52 weeks, with a maximum of 12,000 dollars per apprentice and a minimum starting wage of 18 dollars per hour. Additionally, the grant offsets training costs and provides supportive services such as childcare and transportation to reduce employment barriers. All participants must be New Jersey residents, and employers must maintain a presence within the state. Applications must be submitted via the IGX system by 12 noon on December 4, 2026, following a Letter of Intent due by November 27, 2026. The submission must include a program narrative, implementation plan, and sustainability plan, with a strict total page limit of 25 pages to avoid penalties. Evaluation is conducted by an independent review committee using a 100-point rubric, with preference given to applicants serving under-represented populations and those with budgets focused on direct apprentice benefits. Awardees must obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate from the New Jersey Division of Taxation and adhere to an 18-month contract period. Reimbursement is provided on a cost-reimbursement basis, requiring monthly activity and expenditure reports due by the 15th of each month.
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The Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program Round 1 is a state grant opportunity offered by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development to eliminate economic barriers to skills training and work readiness for women and minority groups. The program focuses on connecting target populations, including dislocated workers, youth, and ex-offenders, to quality training and employment through collaborations with Registered Apprenticeship sponsors and employers. The anticipated contract period runs from January 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028, with an application deadline of October 28, 2026. Funding is structured as a hybrid payment model with a maximum allowable cost of 15,000 dollars per participant. This total includes up to 11,250 dollars for program development and training via cost reimbursement, 2,250 dollars for quality placement outcomes, and 1,500 dollars for retention outcomes at 30 and 60 days. Administrative costs are capped at 10 percent of the total award. Awards are determined through a competitive process evaluating the program activity plan and prior grantee performance, with final approval granted by the Commissioner of NJDOL. Applications must be submitted through the IGX online grant system and include a variety of narratives, budget details, and commitment letters from placement partners.
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Solicitation # BLC307
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Solicitation # FY26011
Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB) has issued Request for Information (RFI) FY26011, titled Ready Workforce Training Pipeline, to gather comprehensive data on existing workforce education, training, and apprenticeship programs. The primary objective is to map the regional training landscape to support the rapid growth of AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, energy, utilities, telecommunications, and large-scale construction projects within the Borderplex region, specifically covering Brewster, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties in Texas. This RFI is intended for strategic planning and market research purposes only; it is not a formal procurement, funding opportunity, or commitment to procure services. Target respondents include education providers, training organizations, labor organizations, industry associations, and workforce development partners. Interested parties are asked to provide details regarding their organization, curriculum components, industry-recognized credentials such as OSHA and NCCER, employer engagement, and program outcomes. Responses must be submitted through the EBid/Beacon Bid system. While an initial deadline was noted for September 16, 2026, the solicitation has been reissued to remain open indefinitely, with responses reviewed on a rolling basis. Respondents are explicitly instructed not to submit pricing, cost proposals, or formal offers.
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This subcontract with the National Research Council of Canada involves providing manufacturer-certified training for cargo pilots and maintenance technicians supporting prime contractors on drone projects. The scope of work focuses on the operation and upkeep of FlyingBasket FB3 aircraft and their associated Ground Control Stations, specifically targeting heavy-lift multirotors with a maximum takeoff weight of 175kg. The training program encompasses specialized modules for managing sling-load operations and performing essential field maintenance. The primary objective of the contract is to deliver a cohort of certified personnel capable of operating and maintaining these specific Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems.

General Info

Manufacturer-certified training for cargo pilots and technicians on FlyingBasket FB3 drone systems.

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This scope was carved out of 26-58128.

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Very Heavy-Lift Battery Operated Industrial Remotely Pilot Aerial Systems (RPAS)

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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Performs manufacturer-certified training for cargo pilots and maintenance technicians for prime contractors on National Research Council of Canada (NRC) drone projects. Delivers training modules for operating a 175kg MTOW heavy-lift multirotor, managing sling-load operations, and performing field maintenance using FlyingBasket FB3 aircraft and Ground Control Stations. Delivers certified trained personnel.

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