The initial pilot training (IPT) program is designed to provide foundational aviation training for the united states government (USG) and international military student (IMS) candidates.

Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
FA300226D0002
Awardee
Awarding agency
Task orders
1 $399,010 obligated

Award facts

Opportunity
Combined order value
$399,010 Current and potential, with all options
Last date to order 9% complete
IDV ceiling <1% used
$870,520,685.00
Maximum order
$125,000,000.00
Award type
Multiple award
Who can order
Only the awarding agency
Contracting staff
NAICS code
611512 Flight Training
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 8 offers Alternative Sources
Pricing
Order Dependent (IDV only)
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this IDV

The Air Force Air Education and Training Command awarded an indefinite-delivery, multiple-award contract to U.S. Aviation Group LLC on December 19, 2025, with a $870.52 million ceiling and performance through December 18, 2035.

The contract supports the Initial Pilot Training program, which delivers foundational aviation training for U.S. Government and international military student candidates. Training encompasses FAA Part 141–regulated programs producing Private Pilot Certificates, Instrument Ratings, and Multi-Engine Land ratings, with an annual capacity target of up to 2,500 military officers from the USAF, sister services, and international partners. Candidates complete training within 139 calendar days using modern glass cockpit aircraft. Training locations align with existing Undergraduate Pilot Training bases at Columbus, Mississippi; Enid, Oklahoma; Del Rio, Texas; and Wichita Falls, Texas, with contractor facilities expected to support operations at these sites.

The program originated from a Commercial Solutions Opening posted November 17, 2023, with industry day held February 4, 2025, and CSO release scheduled April 18, 2025. The contract structure comprises a two-year base period with four two-year option periods.

A delivery order valued at $399,010 on a firm fixed-price basis was issued to U.S. Aviation Group LLC on December 19, 2025, for foundational aviation training at the contractor's facility in Denton, Texas, with completion scheduled for April 19, 2026. Contractors must provide all necessary facilities, maintenance, aircraft, instructors, and lodging, with priority given to offerors capable of training 25–30 candidates every three weeks.

Task orders

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope P00001 $0
Original award $0

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract FA300226D0002?

FA300226D0002 was awarded to U.s. Aviation Group LLC by Air Education and Training Command (Air Force) on December 19, 2025.

How much is contract FA300226D0002 worth?

Orders under FA300226D0002 have obligated $399,010. FA300226D0002's own ceiling is $870,520,685. A single order can be worth up to $125,000,000.

How many orders have been placed under contract FA300226D0002?

1 order has been placed under FA300226D0002, the latest on December 19, 2025.

Who can order from contract FA300226D0002?

FA300226D0002 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.

Was contract FA300226D0002 competed?

The extent of competition for FA300226D0002 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 8 offers.

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