Introduction to Fixed Wing Performance and Flying Qualities Course

The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), Edwards AFB intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to National Test Pilot School. This acquisition is restricted. The NAICS code is 611430. The AFFTC has a requirement for an introductory course to Fixed Wing Performance and Flying Qualities. This two week short course is designed to satisfy the demand for engineers, pilots and flight test support personnel who require practical experience in Aircraft performance, stability and control, handling qualities, flight test instrumentation data handling, as well as a working knowledge of FAA and military specifications pertaining to piloted aircraft. Classroom academics are tailored to prepare the students for practical in-flight tests. Seven flights are performed in a medium weight transport aircraft. These aircraft have been instrumented to serve as in-flight laboratories. On each of the sorties the students participate as flight test engineers, gathering data for post-flight analysis. Two additional sorties are flown in light aircraft to allow the students to get practical hands-on experience in performing the various flight test techniques as a pilot. At the conclusion of the course, students present their findings and recommendations on both mission suitability and regulatory compliance in an oral report to the staff. Subjects Covered Introduction Aircraft Control Systems Jet Cruise Dimensional Analysis Longitudinal Static Stability Takeoff and Landing Subsonic Aerodynamics Maneuvering Stability Closed Loop Handling Qualities Standard Atmosphere Longitudinal Non-Linearities Transonic Aerodynamics Pitot-Statics Lateral-Directional Static Stability Mach Effects on S&C Drag Polar Equations of Motion & Dynamics Energy Management Propeller Cruise Stalls Aeroelasticity Climb Performance Engine-Out Asymmetrics Contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Anticipated Award date is February 19, 2010. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 7:00 A.M., Pacific Standard Time, February 19, 2010. Responses should be submitted via: e-mail zachary.bawden@edwards.af.mil or by faxing, Fax #: 661-277-0470 (please call and verify that I have received the fax). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.