VC-25A/B (B747-200/8i) Pilot and Flight Engineer Training (VC-25A) Pilot Training (VC-25B) Sources Sought
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Department of Defense's 763 ESS office at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to gather market information on the availability and technical capability of large and small businesses, including various small business categories such as Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms, 8(a) certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Woman-Owned Small Businesses. The objective is to identify potential sources capable of providing required software for the VC-25A/B (Boeing 747-200/8i) flight crews. This includes flight training services for Pilots and Flight Engineers, covering initial and refresher training, additional simulator hours, and simulator position fill-ins. The detailed requirements are outlined in a Draft Performance Work Statement, which remains subject to change before the final solicitation. This notice is strictly for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or promise of a contract award. No funding is available for the preparation of responses, and submissions are voluntary and not considered offers. The point of contact for this action is provided for potential respondents to seek further information. Responses to this announcement will assist the government in assessing the market and refining future solicitation requirements, but no contractual commitments will stem directly from this notice. The response deadline for this sources sought is July 1, 2026.
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Scott Air Force Base, IL, 62225, USASet-Aside
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INTRODUCTION:
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT to determine the availability and technical capability of SAM.gov large and small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms; Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Business) to provide the required BNO software.
The 763 ESS is seeking market information for potential sources capable of providing flight training for the VC-25A/B (Boeing 747-200/8i) flight crews, described herein. The flight crew training includes initial and refresher training for Pilots and Flight Engineers (FE). Also included will be additional hourly simulator time and simulator position fill-ins. Additional requirements are described in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please note that this PWS is in DRAFT form and actual tasks required may change prior to solicitation.
DISCLAIMER:
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.