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Sources South for Beechcraft King Air 200 Non Type Rated Pro Line Fusion Pilot Qualification Training
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a market survey to identify qualified vendors capable of providing commercial off-the-shelf pilot training for Flight Standards Operations Inspectors and aircraft certification personnel on the Beechcraft King Air 200 equipped with Pro Line Fusion avionics. This effort, identified by solicitation number 6973GH-26-R-KingAir and classified under NAICS code 611512 (Flight Training) with a size standard of $34 million, is not a formal solicitation for proposals but rather an informational request to assess market capabilities and determine whether sufficient competition exists to consider future set-asides for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, or SBA 8(a)-certified firms. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement that includes details on the types of training provided for this specific aircraft, past performance on similar contracts, their SAM UEI number, and years in business. Responses must also indicate the geographic locations where training will be delivered and outline the vendor’s proposed approach to executing the work. Training must align with FAA regulations including 14 CFR Parts 60, 61, 121, 135, 141, and 142, and must be delivered using FAA-approved full flight simulators or flight training devices, with the option to substitute FTD time for ground school hours and use a training manual in lieu of the Pilot’s Operating Handbook under certain conditions. The training curriculum requires delivery of standardized materials including a course syllabus, reference book, training schedule, FAA Form 4040-2, and a signed Certificate of Training upon completion, all provided on the first day of instruction. Contractors must adhere to strict operational limits: no training between midnight and 6 a.m., no more than four flight hours or eight ground hours per day, and total training hours capped at ten per day. Training may only commence after written or oral confirmation of funding obligation by the Contracting Officer. Responses are due by 5:00 p.m. CT on May 26, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to Shelley.A.Howard@faa.gov. SBA 8(a) certified firms are required to provide a copy of their certification letter, and all submissions are at the vendor’s expense with no reimbursement for preparation costs. The ultimate procurement method—whether full and open competition or a small business set-aside—has not yet been determined and will
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MARKET SURVEY CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT FOR BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 200 NON TYPE RATED PRO LINE FUSION PILOT 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) BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 200 NON TYPE RATED PRO LINE FUSION PILOT 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, May 26, 2026. All submittals should be submitted by email to Federal Aviation Administration Shelley.A.Howard@faa.gov
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