NIGP 90553: Pilot Training Services

NIGP 90553 Pilot Training Services, an Item code, encompasses specialized helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft flight instruction, certifications, and recurrent training delivered to state and local law enforcement aviation units, public safety departments, and educational institutions. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying FAA-compliant pilot training across multiple aircraft platforms—Bell 407, Bell 206L-4, Pilatus PC-12 NG, King Air 200 and 350, Cessna Caravan 208, and rotorcraft including the AS350 B3 and H125—with vendors required to hold FAA Part 61 or Part 141 certifications. The scope includes private pilot, commercial pilot, instrument, and flight instructor certifications delivered on an as-needed basis, plus initial and recurrent training to maintain operational readiness and regulatory compliance. Issuing bodies include city police departments (Tampa, Phoenix), state public safety agencies (Colorado Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Public Safety), and state universities (Texas State University). The City of Phoenix and Texas State University both issued RFPs for comprehensive pilot training partnerships, while the Colorado Department of Public Safety posted a Documented Quote for specific training slots over a multi-year term.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Colorado, and Arizona. The City of Phoenix issued an RFP for helicopter pilot training and certification on a five-year term commencing January 1, 2027, with a mandatory pre-offer conference scheduled for July 31, 2026 and proposals due August 21, 2026; evaluation weighted method of approach at 28.5%, capability at 30%, and qualifications and experience at 20%. The Colorado Department of Public Safety requested quotes for flight training on Pilatus PC-12 NG and King Air 200 aircraft with guaranteed minimum slots for October 2026, March 2027, and March 2028, quotes due September 23, 2026 with a 3% price preference for verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The City of Tampa Police Department posted a sole-source intent for specialized Bell 407 and Bell 206L-4 helicopter flight training with response due October 15, 2026. The Texas Department of Public Safety maintains an open enrollment solicitation for FAA-certified flight training academies located in Texas, with applications due August 31, 2030; Addendum 1 (effective May 26, 2026) removed all Historically Underutilized Business subcontracting plan requirements. Texas State University issued separate RFPs for FAA Part 141 flight instruction and air traffic control simulation equipment, both due May 22 and June 22, 2026 respectively.