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Sources Sought for MARKET SURVEY CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT FOR BOMBARDIER BBD-700 GLOBAL 7500 GVFD INITIAL, RECURRENT, AND FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER (FTE) PILOT QUALIFICATION TRAINING

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6973GH-26-R-BombardierFederal

Submission Closed09/10/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Federal Aviation Administration is conducting a market survey to identify capable sources for commercial off the shelf initial, recurrent, and flight test engineer pilot qualification training for the Bombardier BBD-700 Global 7500 GVFD. This training is intended for FAA Flight Standards Operations Inspectors and aircraft certification personnel. The scope includes ground school and full flight simulator training to achieve unrestricted type ratings and pass pilot-in-command proficiency checks to Airline Transport Pilot standards, as well as ground-only training for Flight Test Engineers. All training must comply with 14 CFR Parts 61, 121, 135, 141, and 142, as well as FAA Order 4040.9D. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement including their SAM UEI number, years in business, past performance, the geographic area where training is provided, and their proposed strategy for the work. The effort falls under NAICS code 611512 for Flight Training. While the nature of the competition is not yet determined, the FAA is considering set-asides for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and 8(a) certified firms. Responses to this survey are for informational purposes only and must be submitted via email to the contract specialist by 5:00 p.m. CT on September 10, 2026.

General Info

FAA market survey for Bombardier BBD-700 Global 7500 pilot qualification training sources.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 6973GH Franchise Acquisition Svcs

NAICS

611512 - Flight Training

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Bombardier BBD-700 Global 7500 GVFD PWS (8/20/2026)

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 25

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineSep 10

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/10/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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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

MARKET SURVEY CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT FOR BOMBARDIER BBD-700 GLOBAL 7500 GVFD INITIAL, RECURRENT, AND FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER (FTE) PILOT QUALIFICATION TRAINING

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.

This market survey is issued to identify sources that may provide commercial off the shelf (COTS) BOMBARDIER BBD-700 GLOBAL 7500 GVFD INITIAL, RECURRENT, AND FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER (FTE) PILOT QUALIFICATION TRAINING for Flight Standards Operations Inspectors and aircraft certification employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The purpose of this survey is to solicit statements of interest and capabilities from all businesses that are interested in and capable of providing the training in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

In order to make the determination, the FAA requires the following from interested vendors in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement:

1. Capability Statement – This document should identify:

Type of training provided by your firm for each aircraft
Type of training provided by previous contracts (provide detailed information and past performance)
SAM UEI number
Number of years in business

2. Geographic area where training will be provided.

3. Expected approach – Respondents must provide their strategy for accomplishing this work.

The principle North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 611512 Flight Training, with a size standard of $34 million.

The responses to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only. This is not a Screening Information Request or Request for Proposals of any kind nor is the FAA seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey. Therefore, any cost associated with the market survey submission is solely at the interested vendor’s expense.

At this time the nature of the competition has not been determined. The FAA may decide to do a full and open competition or set aside all or part of the procurement for small businesses or eligible socially and economically disadvantaged business that are certified by the SBA for participation in the SBA’s 8(a) Program.

The purpose of this market survey is to solicit statement of interest and capabilities for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, 8(a) certified firms, and all other business types and sized, capable of providing specified Course Instruction.

This market survey is also being conducted in order to obtain the information necessary to determine whether adequate competition exists to set-aside the competition among small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or 8(a) certified firms.

If applicable, interested firms which are SBA 8(a) certified are required to submit a copy of the SBA 8(a) certification letter.

All responses to this market survey must be received by 5:00 p.m. CT, September 10, 2026. All submittals should be submitted by email to Federal Aviation Administration Shelley.A.Howard@faa.gov

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