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Notice of Intent for Single Source -- Sikorsky SK-64 Initial and Recurrent Pilot Qualification Training

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6973GH-26-Q-00123Federal

Submission Closed09/29/2026, 05:00:00 PM CDT

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The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing a notice of intent to award a single source contract to Helicopter Express LLC for Sikorsky SK-64 initial and recurrent pilot qualification training. This procurement is being conducted through the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, as Helicopter Express LLC has been identified as the only source capable of meeting the specific training requirements for the Sikorsky SK-64 aircraft. This action is taken in accordance with the FAA Acquisition Management System and is not open for full competition. Interested parties may direct written inquiries to Contract Specialist Shelley Howard by September 29, 2026. This announcement serves as an informational notice rather than a formal solicitation or request for proposal.

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FAA single source contract to Helicopter Express LLC for Sikorsky SK-64 pilot training.

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Department Of Transportation → 6973GH Franchise Acquisition Svcs

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611512 - Flight Training

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 22

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Notice updatedSep 24

Response deadline changed from Oct 6, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineSep 29

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Submission Closed

09/29/2026, 05:00:00 PM CDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 6973GH Franchise Acquisition Svcs

Contacts1 person available

OfficeOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 6973GH Franchise Acquisition Svcs

Office AddressOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA

Contacts

Shelley Howard

contact@example.gov

Full Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE SOURCE: The Federal Aviation Administration intends to award a single source contract to Helicopter Express LLC.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center proposes to procure Sikorsky SK-64 Initial and Recurrent Pilot Qualification Training. The acquisition will utilize single source procedures as Helicopter Express LLC is the only known source capable of meeting the FAA’s need for initial and recurrent pilot training for the Sikorsky SK-64 aircraft.

In accordance with the FAA Acquisition Management System, AMS 3.2.2.4, the purpose of this announcement is to inform industry of the basis of the FAA's decision to contract with a selected source when it is determined to be in the best interest of the FAA.

This announcement is for informational purposes only and not a Solicitation/Request for Proposal. This requirement will be awarded to Helicopter Express LLC and is not available for full and open competition. All questions pertaining to this announcement should be addressed in writing to Contract Specialist contact@example.gov no later than 5 pm (CT) on September 29, 2026.

Note: The FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS).