Market Research for Specialized Flight Test and Evaluation Training Services

1. Purpose The Department of War (DoW) is conducting market research to identify interested and capable businesses that can provide test pilot training in support of the US Air Force Security Assistance Training (AFSAT) squadron. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for market research and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quote, commitment by the Government, or promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparation or submission of a response. Responses will be used to assess market capability, commercial availability, acquisition alternatives, and the availability of small-business concerns capable of performing the anticipated requirement as a prime contractor. 2. Anticipated Requirement and Preliminary Training Demand The Government is seeking information from firms capable of providing flight-training services that may include: Flight instruction for test pilot training Ground-school instruction and courseware; Instructor pilots and, if applicable, simulator instructors; Aircraft, simulators, training devices, facilities, equipment, and associated support; Student scheduling, training administration, and records management; Evaluation, qualification, proficiency, or recurrent-training events; Safety management, quality assurance, and accident/incident reporting processes; Training status, student performance, and completion reporting; and Other associated services that are necessary to deliver the required training outcomes. 3. Required Course Offerings and Course-Specific Response Requirements Interested parties must demonstrate the capability to provide the entirety of the following courses and specialized curricula: Category Course Title Duration / Certification Professional Traditional Professional Course (NATO STANAG 4578 / SETP-Compliant Flight Test Qualification; EASA Part-FCL.820 Approved Category 1 (Lead Flight Test) and Category 2 Flight Test Rating Training via an authorized EASA Approved Training Organization (ATO)) 50 Weeks Professional Standard EASA Cat 1 Certified 31 Weeks Professional Traditional EASA Category 2 Course 20 Weeks Professional Performance and Flying Qualities Professional Course 26 Weeks Professional System Professional Course 26 Weeks Unmanned Systems UAV Systems Testing Specialized Short & Specialized Pre-TPS Course Short Course Short & Specialized Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) and Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Testing Short Course Short & Specialized Introduction to Systems Testing Short Course Short & Specialized Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Course Short Course Short & Specialized EASA Approved Training Organization Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) Short Course Short & Specialized Spin Training Course Short Course Short & Specialized Crew Resource Management for Flight Testers Short Course 4. Anticipated Mandatory Institutional Accreditations, Approvals, and Credentials The Government anticipates that a future solicitation may require the successful contractor to maintain the following institutional accreditations, approvals, and credentials. Respondents shall provide verifiable documentation of their current status, including the issuing organization, approval/accreditation number where applicable, scope, effective date, expiration date, and any pending renewal or limitation. Mandatory accreditations may be satisfied by the prime contractor, a joint venture partner, or a designated and formal subcontractor/teaming partner at time of proposal submission/prior to contract performance. 4.1 Collegiate Accreditation Accreditation as a degree-granting institution by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, such as the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), or another recognized accrediting agency. 4.2 Engineering-Program Accreditation Accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology…