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Ended Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 6973GH21D00016
- Awardee
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Bell Textron Inc. UEI N5QUZAYGPKM3 Part of Textron Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Franchise Acquisition Servies
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
- Task orders
- 3 $61,500 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Helicopter Field Maintenance Training on four (4) various helicopters for Airworthiness (Maintenance / Avionics) Inspectors employed by the FAA Solicitation · 6973GH20R00196 · Posted Oct 8, 2020
- Combined order value
- $61,500 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 100% complete
- IDV ceiling 18% used
- $339,300.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Headquarters Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
- NAICS code
- 611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools
- PSC
- U099 Education/Training- Other
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 3 offers Alternative Sources
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
Bell Textron Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc., was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 17, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of August 18, 2026, and a ceiling value of $339,300. This contract vehicle supports field maintenance training operations for Bell helicopter platforms, specifically the Bell 407 and Bell 206B models. The contract was awarded without set-aside designation, reflecting Bell Textron's status as a large prime contractor capable of competing in open market procurements. Performance of work is executed in Fort Worth, Texas, where Bell Textron maintains its primary helicopter manufacturing and training facilities. As the original equipment manufacturer of these aircraft platforms, Bell Textron leverages its technical expertise to deliver specialized training services to the Federal Aviation Administration's maintenance personnel and technical staff.
The contract has generated multiple delivery orders for field maintenance training spanning from 2021 through 2025, with individual task orders valued between $17,000 and $26,700 for specific training events. These delivery orders represent exercised option years under the broader indefinite delivery vehicle, with documented task orders including Bell 407 field maintenance training conducted in August 2025 ($17,800), April-May 2025 training ($26,700), and Bell 206B field maintenance training conducted in August-September 2023 ($17,000). Each delivery order is structured as a firm fixed-price contract with no set-aside designation and includes defined performance periods ranging from two to three weeks of intensive technical instruction. The training curriculum addresses maintenance, repair, and operational procedures for the Federal Aviation Administration's active helicopter fleet, supporting the agency's ongoing aviation safety mission and operational readiness requirements.
Task orders
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 6973GH21D00016?
6973GH21D00016 was awarded to Bell Textron Inc. by Franchise Acquisition Servies (Federal Aviation Administration) on February 17, 2021.
How much is contract 6973GH21D00016 worth?
Orders under 6973GH21D00016 have obligated $61,500. 6973GH21D00016's own ceiling is $339,300.
How many orders have been placed under contract 6973GH21D00016?
3 orders have been placed under 6973GH21D00016, the latest on July 21, 2025.
Which agency awarded contract 6973GH21D00016?
Franchise Acquisition Servies (Federal Aviation Administration) awarded 6973GH21D00016, with funding from Headquarters (Federal Aviation Administration).
Who can order from contract 6973GH21D00016?
6973GH21D00016 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract 6973GH21D00016 competed?
The extent of competition for 6973GH21D00016 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 3 offers.
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