Justification and Approval G700 TRNG_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a sole-source contract under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1). The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), through its Office of Contract Operations, Division I Branch-2, is procuring pilot, maintenance, and cabin safety training services for Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation's G700 aircraft on a sole-source basis from Flight Safety International (FSI), located at 4800 Diplomacy Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with five 12-month ordering periods spanning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. The total estimated contract value is redacted but spans the five-year period. Funding is from FY26 Air Operations, and the solicitation number is 70Z02326R71100001.

The justification establishes that FSI is the only qualified vendor capable of providing G700-specific training because it is the sole holder of FAA-certified Level D flight simulators for the G700 aircraft and has been approved by the FAA Flight Standardization Board under Part 141 accreditation standards. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation) has confirmed FSI as the exclusive authorized training provider. Market research confirmed no other vendors offer this training, and the multi-layered regulatory approval process, substantial financial investment in simulators, and coordination with the OEM create insurmountable barriers to entry for competitors. The USCG requires training to commence no later than August 2026 to ensure personnel can operate and maintain the newly acquired G700 aircraft. The contracting officer has determined anticipated costs are fair and reasonable based on independent cost estimates and market research. A pre-solicitation notice was published on SAM.gov on December 3, 2025, with the sole-source J&A to be posted for 30 days following contract award.