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UNITED STATES ARMY

U.S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (AVCOE) AT FORT RUCKER

CALL FOR SOLUTIONS (CALL)

FOR

U.S. ARMY INITIAL ENTRY ROTARY-WING (IERW) FLIGHT TRAINING

FLIGHT SCHOOL NEXT (FSN) PROGRAM

W9113M25SC0060 / CALL 0001

10 JULY 2025

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

2. PURPOSE OF FLIGHT SCHOOL NEXT

3. OBJECTIVES

4. REQUIREMENTS

5. CSO APPROACH AND OVERVIEW

6. GENERAL INFORMATION

7. AWARD GUIDELINES & ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

8. THE RIGHT TO AWARD ALL, PART, OR NONE OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED

9. ATTACHMENTS

- C4S ATTACHMENT 1: STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

SOO ATTACHMENT 1: PHASE TASK LIST

SOO ATTACHMENT 2: TRAINING HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS

SOO ATTACHMENT 3: GOVERNMENT PROVIDED FACILITIES

SOO ATTACHMENT 4: HOLIDAY AND DONSA SCHEDULE

- C4S ATTACHMENT 2: PHASE I SOLUTION BRIEF FORMAT AND INSTRUCTIONS

- C4S ATTACHMENT 3: PHASE I QUAD CHART FORMAT

- C4S ATTACHMENT 4: PHASE II PRESENTATION FORMAT

- C4S ATTACHMENT 5: PHASE III COMMERCIAL SOLUTION PROPOSAL (CSP) FORMAT

- C4S ATTACHMENT 6: PHASE IV SITE VISIT WITH FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION AND SITE INSPECTION

- C4S ATTACHMENT 7: EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION PROCESS

1. Introduction and Background

This Call for Solutions (Call) is being issued under the U.S. Army’s Aviation Training Commercial Solutions Opening, W9113M25SC0060.

The Army’s IERW Flight Training has been located at Fort Rucker for the past 50+ years and currently operates across four separate contracts that cover aircraft maintenance, instructor pilot services, flight simulation services, and aircraft logistics services. Over the past 20 years, AVCOE has trained between 980 and 1380 pilots annually. These numbers are required to ensure availability to fill advanced aircraft training seats for the AH-64E, UH-60M, CH-47F, C- 12U and the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. Currently, 50-54 aviators are inducted into the training pipeline every two weeks. The average student throughput is 1250 annually while the maximum student throughput in the past 10 Fiscal Years has been 1380 students annually.

The United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE) seeks a new and innovative approach for U.S. Army Initial Entry Rotary-Wing (IERW) Flight Training at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The AVCOE is pursuing a commercial, Contractor-Owned / Contractor-Operated (COCO), turnkey solution, to provide annual training for 900-1500 rotary wing pilots. The Period of Performance is 26 years. The awardee shall provide all services and equipment required to train pilots to the Army standard, similar to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) commercial helicopter pilot certification, including supplying a single engine training aircraft, parts, maintenance, instructors (both academic and flight), and simulation (TADSS) if required. The Army will provide maintenance hangar space, ramp parking, parts storage space, training areas for training both FAA similar flight tasks (Private and Instrument ratings) and limited tactical tasks, office space, and academic classrooms.

2. Purpose of Flight School Next

The purpose of Flight School Next (FSN) is to produce an IERW common core graduate that can demonstrate a working knowledge of foundational skills and perform flight tasks proficiently while operating safely under VFR/IFR conditions in the National Airspace System and properly applying aircrew coordination principles as outlined in the Statement of Objectives (SOO). Each graduate will be proficient with terrain flight, terrain flight navigation, tactical flight mission planning, and familiar with multi-aircraft operations. See C4S Attachment 1 for specific tasks.

3. Objectives

The AVCOE’s objective is to establish a focused, consistent, and sustainable long-term training contract that will provide a modern Adult Learning Model, maximizing innovation, efficiency, and technology to effectively train the next generation of Army Aviation Professionals. The model must increase the proficiency of Army aviators, using commercially available equipment and instruction practices, allowing aviators to receive more flight training hours, and improve accountability in the training process while maximizing efficiency and aviator throughput. The Army will have a robust Quality Assurance (QA) program ensuring program standards are met.

Therefore, the model must be flexible enough to expand and contract over annual periods as the need for pilots is adjusted by Army manning policies. The Army’s pilots must be capable of operating in the national airspace, versed in both FAA and Army Regulations, knowledgeable in academic topics, proficient in all phase tasks and familiar with the multi-aircraft tasks, and prepared to successfully transition to their advanced Army aircraft (AH-64E/UH-60M/CH-47F/C- 12U) (C4S Attachment 1).

Training shall be completed in a commercially available aircraft, selected by the contractor, that meets or exceeds the requirements outlined in C4S Attachment 1.

4. Requirements

The objectives and minimum requirements are outlined in C4S Attachment 1 – Statement of Objectives (SOO).

5. CSO Approach and Overview

CSO Purpose: The Army’s Aviation Training CSO was issued in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Subpart 212.70 Defense Commercial Solutions Opening. The Army is now soliciting solution in response to this Call.

This Call may result in no, one, or more than one award to solutions for innovative, commercial technologies through multi‐phased, competitive processes throughout 2027 or sooner.

NAICS Code and Associated Description:

611512 FLIGHT TRAINING (Primary)

Federal Agency Name and Contracting Officer Address: Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal. Bldg. 5303, Sparkman Complex, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

Commercial Solutions Opening Number: [W9113M25SC0060]

Call for Solutions Opening Title: This is the Call for Solutions for the U.S. Army Initial Entry Rotary-Wing Flight Training – Flight School Next

Call Type: This will be a Three or Four-Step Call wherein the Army will evaluate solution responses during a specified period from the time of posting on the Army Point of Entry.

Submission Information

Phased Submission and Evaluation Process: This Call shall be conducted in three OR four phases as follows:

Submission POC: Documentation requested as a part of this Call shall be submitted electronically via www.sam.gov.

Phase 1: Quad Chart and Solution Brief: Quad Chart and Solution Brief shall be submitted electronically to www.sam.gov NLT Friday, 31 October 2025, 1200 CDT. Quad Chart and Solution Brief may be submitted at or before the specified period. Quad Charts and Solution Briefs received after specified date and time, will be considered late in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1(f).

Interested offerors must submit Quad Charts and Solution Briefs in accordance with the instructions provided in this Call. Phase I submissions will be evaluated against criteria described in C4S Attachment 7 of this Call. All Quad Charts shall include the information indicated on the sample template in C4S Attachment 3.

The Solution Brief expands on the Quad Chart. Instructions for format and content are outlined in C4S Attachment 2.

Solution Brief and Quad Chart submissions shall be sent to the POCs listed in Section 6 of this document for review. All submissions shall be unclassified. The Army will not pay companies for the costs associated with Quad Chart or Solution Brief submissions.

Notification of Selection: As stated in the CSO, all offerors providing Phase I submissions will be contacted by the Army via email with one of the following messages:

a. the proposed solution brief/quad chart is not of interest to the Army,

b. a request to participate in a Phase II Presentation, or

c. a request to submit a Phase III Full Written Commercial Solutions Proposal.

Phase 2: Presentation (If Applicable): Presentation DUE DATE AND TIME: NOT AT THIS TIME/TBD. Some Offerors’ Solution Briefs and Quad Charts may be selected for further consideration and Offerors will be invited to provide a live presentation. The Army reserves the right to limit the number of Offerors invited to make presentations. As such, an Offeror’s solution may be selected for further consideration but will not be invited to present. The Army will not pay Offerors for costs associated with live or virtual presentations, unless otherwise stated in writing. The Army reserves the right to record any live presentations. The Army also reserves the right to bypass Phase 2 in its entirety.

Phase II submissions will only be accepted from offerors who upon review of Phase I submissions are requested by the Contracting Officer to provide a presentation session. In addition to the presentation, the Army may request an additional written submission to further supplement the information or provide clarification to the Phase I solution brief/quad chart. Instructions for Presentation format and content are outlined in C4S Attachment 4.

Note: The Army reserves the right to forgo Phase II and go directly to Phase III.

Presentations received after specified date and time will be considered late in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f).

Phase 3: Request for Commercial Solution Proposal (Request for CSP): DUE DATE AND TIME:

NOT AT THIS TIME/TBD. Offerors who submit a Quad Chart and Solution Brief and/or have provided a presentation (if applicable) of interest to the Army, may receive a request for a Written Commercial Solutions Proposal (CSP). Solutions received after specified date and time, will be considered late in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f).

Phase III CSPs will only be accepted from offerors who upon review of either Phase I or Phase II submission, are invited by the Contracting Officer to submit a full Commercial Solutions Proposal (Technical, Cost, and PWS).

Phase 4: Site Visit with Flight Demonstration and Site Inspection: Site Visits will take place.

DUE DATE AND TIME TBD. The Army may request a site visit with flight demonstration and site inspection to offerors that submit a CSP that are Recommended or Selectable.

Phase IV site visits with flight demonstration and site inspection, will only be requested from offerors who upon review of Phase I, Phase II and Phase III submission, are requested by the Contracting Officer. Phase IV will include an evaluation of the following areas, see C4S Attachment 6:

a. Quality and Safety Management Systems,

b. Facility and Equipment Requirements,

c. Flight Demonstration and

d. Management Team/Personnel

Type of Contract: The Army anticipates the award of a Fixed Price type contract in accordance with FAR Part 12 as a result of this Call. Offerors are encouraged to review FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 for standard terms and conditions of a FAR Part 12 contract.

Anticipated Number of Awards: The Army anticipates making a single Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award under this Call; however, the Army reserves the right to make more than one award. Additional awards may be made at any time based on mission needs, operational scaling requirements, and the availability of funding

Classified Information: Access to unclassified sensitive or classified information is not anticipated for awards under this Call. Offerors are encouraged to submit unclassified responses to simplify and expedite reviews and responses by the Army.

Proprietary Information: Solution briefs, presentations, and proposals containing data that is not to be disclosed to the public for any purpose or use by the Army except for evaluation purposes shall include the following general disclaimer on the cover page:

“This [select one: solution brief, Presentation, or Proposal] includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the government, except to non-government personnel for evaluation purposes, and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed - in whole or in part - for any purpose other than to evaluate this submission. If, however, an agreement is awarded to this company as a result of - or in connection with - the submission of this data, the government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent agreed upon by both parties in the resulting agreement. This restriction does not limit the government's right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]”

Recommend marking (header or footer) for portions of business plans and/or technical information that are to be protected for a period of five years from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) disclosure. Codified at 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) §552, FOIA provides that disclosure of certain types of information (i.e. trade secrets and commercial or financial information) is not required, and may not be compelled, for five years after the date on which the information is received by the Department of Defense.

NOTE: Foreign-Owned businesses may independently submit a solution or do so as part of a teaming arrangement with one or more United States-owned businesses. However, the ability to obtain an agreement based upon a submission may depend upon the ability of the Foreign-Owned business to obtain necessary clearances and approvals to obtain proscribed information.

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation unless and until funds are available, and due to the nature of Government funding, there is a clear expectation of a need for incremental funding. The Army reserves the right to cancel this Call, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Army cancels the Call, the Army has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. The Army reserves the right to re-open a phase at any time.

6. General Information

Points of Contact: All questions regarding this Call must be addressed to the FSN Mailbox:

i. Use the link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/S7WiMJ7hpG

ii. Scan the QR Code:

iii. All available answers will be posted to SAM.gov

Proposal Submission: Upon request for a solution proposal by the Contracting Officer, offerors will have 30 calendar days to prepare and submit a proposal in accordance with the format and instructions in C4S Attachments 5-7.

Proposal Review, Evaluation and Selection Process: Each CSP will be evaluated by the Army and must stand on its own technical merit. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria presented in this Call (C4S Attachment 7). The primary basis for selecting proposals for acceptance shall be the technical proposal, ability to meet schedule, and price.

The Army evaluation and reviews will be conducted utilizing qualified Army personnel and (if necessary) convene panels of experts in the appropriate areas. In accordance with DFARS

212.7004 price shall be considered to the extent appropriate, but at a minimum, to determine that the price is fair and reasonable.

Proposals will not be evaluated against each other since they are not submitted in response to a common performance work statement or statement of work; therefore, each CSP has to stand on its own merits to meet the evaluation criteria.

Small Business Subcontracting Plan: Other Than Small Business Only: The offeror shall provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan IAW FAR 52.219-9 Alternate II, FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, DFARS 252.219-7003, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts), and DFARS 252.219-7004, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program).

The Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall include all items identified in FAR 19.704(a)(1) through (15) (Subcontracting Plan Requirements), and FAR 52.219-9(d)(1) through (15) (Small Business Subcontracting Plan). The offeror's small business subcontracting plan shall include, but is not limited to, detailing the commitment/targets for each category of small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, small disadvantaged business, HUBZone, and women-owned small business concerns. The plan shall describe for each category the total value subcontracted expressed in dollars and percentage of total subcontracted value if an individual subcontracting plan. The plan shall also state the extent and nature of work to be performed by small business concerns, the method used to develop goals, the method used to locate potential suppliers, if the goals include indirect costs (if so, describe the cost allocation method) and describe the efforts the offeror will make to https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/S7WiMJ7hpG assure small businesses have an equitable opportunity to compete for subcontracts. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be assessed as part of responsibility and must meet the FAR and DFARS requirements prior to award of a contract. If the planned goals do not meet or exceed DoD Fiscal Year (FY) 25 subcontracting goals below, substantial explanation/rationale shall be provided. The plan shall also provide the name and duties of the contractor's subcontracting plan administrator.

Debriefing: The Army will conduct written, post-award debriefings upon request only in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(l) and will address the evaluation factors contained herein only.

It will not include a comparison of submissions as in a FAR Based Solicitation and Evaluation method debrief as there is not a common Performance Work Statement (PWS).

7. Award Guidelines & Eligibility Requirements

Upon favorable review of technical, importance to the agency programs and funds availability, the Army anticipates a firm-fixed-price (FFP) award in accordance with FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items or other authorities such as 10 U.S.C. 4022 or 10 U.S.C 4023. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to negotiate directly with the Offeror on the terms and conditions prior to execution of the resulting contract or agreement, including payment terms, and will execute the contract or agreement on behalf of the Army.

Award eligibility requirements –

An Offeror shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior with a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and prior to submitting their Solutions Briefs and Quad Charts. Offerors are advised to commence SAM registration upon responding to a Call for Solutions.

An Offeror must also register in the prescribed Army invoice system (ex. Wide Area Work Flow) within 10 days of the award. The proposed solution must meet all the technical requirements and schedules as requested by the Army.

An Offeror must be determined to be responsible by the Contracting Officer and must not be suspended or debarred from award by the Federal Government nor be prohibited by Presidential Executive Order and/or law from receiving an award.

NOTE: The Army reserves the right to amend the Call as necessary amendments for emerging requirements and changes in authority occur. Offerors should monitor (www.sam.gov) for amendment postings to this Call.

8. THE RIGHT TO AWARD ALL, PART, OR NONE OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED

The U.S. Army reserves the right to award to all, part, or none of the proposals received.

http://www.sam.gov/

9. ATTACHMENTS:

C4S ATTACHMENT 1: Statement of Objectives (SOO) C4S ATTACHMENT 2: Phase I Solution Brief Format and Instructions C4S ATTACHMENT 3: Phase I Quad Chart Format C4S ATTACHMENT 4: Phase II Presentation Format C4S ATTACHMENT 5: Phase III Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP) Format C4S ATTACHMENT 6: Phase IV Site Visit with Flight Demonstration and Site Inspection C4S ATTACHMENT 7: Evaluation Criteria and Selection Process

1. Project Title

U.S. Army Flight School Next (FSN)

2. Introduction

The United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE) is seeking a new and innovative approach for U.S. Army Initial Entry Rotary-Wing (IERW) Flight Training located at Fort Rucker, Alabama to train between 900 and 1500 Aviation Pilots each year. The AVCOE is pursuing a Contractor-Owned Contractor-Operated (COCO), all inclusive, turnkey solution. The U.S. Army is looking for solutions and methodologies that cover contractor-provided aircraft, aircraft parts, aircraft maintenance, academic instruction, flight instruction, Training Aids and Devices, Simulation, and Simulators (TADSS) if required.

3. Background

The U.S. Army IERW Flight Training has been located at Fort Rucker for the past 50+ years and currently operates across four separate contracts covering airframe maintenance, instructor pilots, airframe parts, and simulation training, requiring the Government to be the lead service integrators. Over the past 20 years, AVCOE has trained between 980 and 1380 pilots annually.

The maximum student throughput in the past 10 Fiscal Years has been 1380 students annually.

Students generally train during two concurrent sessions (AM/PM or PM/N1) with flight occurring during one session and academics during the other.

4. Objectives

The AVCOE seeks an innovative method to provide a modern adult learning model maximizing innovation, efficiency and technology to more effectively train the next generation of Army Rotary-Wing Aviation Professionals. The model must maximize efficiency and throughput while increasing aviator proficiency. The model must be flexible enough to expand and contract over annual periods as the need for pilots is adjusted by U.S. Army manning policies. These pilots must graduate from this program to ensure availability to fill advanced airframe training seats for the AH-64E, UH-60M, CH-47F, C-12U and the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. Currently this equates to inducting 50-54 aviators every two weeks. The overall objective is to create a new pilot capable of operating in the national airspace, versed in both FAA and Army Regulations, knowledgeable in academic topics (SOO Attachment 1), proficient (evaluated) in all phase tasks and familiar with the multi-aircraft task (SOO Attachment 1), and prepared to be successful as they transition to their U.S. Army airframe (AH-64E/UH-60M/CH-47F/C- 12U). Training shall be completed in a COCO aircraft, selected by the contractor, that meets or exceeds the requirements outlined in SOO Attachment 2.

5. Scope of Problem

The mission of the selected contractor for Flight School Next (FSN) is to produce an IERW common core graduate that is able to demonstrate a working knowledge of foundational topics and perform flight tasks to established flight standards while applying aircrew coordination principles as outlined in SOO Attachment 1. Each graduate will be proficient in all tasks as detailed in SOO Attachment 1, with the exception of familiarization with multi-aircraft operations. Contractor provided Operator Manuals and Checklists will be in the same format and use similar terms to the U.S. Army standard for the AH-64E, UH-60M, and CH-47F.

The following are the minimum hours / requirements for each phase of flight training:

Phase I: Similar to FAA Private Pilot Helicopter

• 26 flight hours must be with a qualified instructor, which shall include 3 hours cross-country and 3 hours night flight.

• 10 flight hours of solo flight, which shall include a minimum of 3 hours single pilot.

Phase II: Similar to FAA Instrument Rating (Helicopter)

• 50 flight hours of cross-country

• 40 hours must be actual weather (IMC) or using a vision restricting device during instrument flight

Phase III: Tactical Flight Training

• 45 hours of flight time

• 3-weeks academics

• 15 flight hours of reinforcement of 3a. tasks

• 30 flight hours of proficiency in 3b. tasks and familiarization of the 3c. task (SOO

Attachment 1).

For reference, the computation of student flying time will begin when the helicopter lifts off the ground. Flying time ends when the aircraft has landed, and the engines are stopped or the flying crew changes (AR 95-1 paragraph 2-7).

Note: Students with prior rotary wing qualifications may advance to Phase 2 or Phase 3 based on USG evaluation.

6. Performance objectives

To provide AVCOE with the following:

Program Management Requirements

1. Transition services that include:

(a) onboarding and qualifying instructor pilots,

(b) onboarding maintenance and oversight staff,

(c) acquiring airframes,

(d) acquiring an initial supply of maintenance items,

(e) preparing facilities on Ft. Rucker, and

(f) creating a student training schedule.

2. On-sight program management and oversight services to act lead liaisons to the Government.

3. Insurance on airframes and personnel against damage, or harm while performing training services for the Government.

4. Establishing codes of conduct for contractor personnel including:

o Appearance and dress code o acceptable behaviors, and o methods of personnel evaluation, selection and termination.

5. The Contractor shall participate in all Quality Assurance (QA) program reviews ensuring program standards are met.

Training Requirements

• Flight training to execute the U.S. Army’s Initial Entry Rotary-Wing flight training course to approximately 1,250 students annually.

• Capabilities and per student pricing to include contingencies of up to a 250 student increase or up to a 350 student decrease.

• The capability to train English speaking Foreign Military Students (FMS) which comprise approximately 10% of the student load.

• The capability to incorporate approximately a 7% student set back rate (medical, evaluation failures, etc.).

• Supplemental training using training aids such as virtual reality systems may be utilized; however supplemental training will not reduce the required flight hours.

• 15 hours of Flex-Flight-Time (FFT) per class to be used when identified.

• Student pilots will have a working knowledge of academic topics and proficient performance of flight tasks for each phase of training using an acceptable aircraft in accordance with the standards of an Aircrew Training Manual (ATM) developed for the chosen training helicopter.

• Offerors will provide training course outlines for each phase of training similar to FAA Part 141.

• The Contractor shall use the Graduate/Training Integration Management System (G/TIMS) USAF program of record known in the U.S. Army as the Aviation Resource Training System (ARTS) for tracking student training.

Helicopter Requirements

• Turbine Single-Engine

• Counterclockwise rotating rotor system

• Contractor owned helicopters will be designated as public use.

• See Training Helicopter Requirements (SOO Attachment 2).

Personnel Requirements

• Phase III instructors shall have terrain flight planning, terrain flight, Nap-Of the-Earth (NOE) all modes, and multi-aircraft formation flight experience.

• Contractor instructors shall not have daily student number limitations.

• Contractor shall provide initial qualification training of both contract Instructor Pilots and Government personnel. Contractor airframes will be used for evaluations (students and contract instructors), follow-on QAE qualification purposes, and other AVCOE personnel designated to fly the training helicopter.

• Contractor provided flight hours for government personnel not to exceed 3,000 hours annually.

Maintenance Requirements

• The Contractor shall recover aircraft due to weather, maintenance, etc.

• Aircraft maintenance and repairs will be performed IAW OEM specifications and FAA requirements.

• Adherence to all installation, state, and federal environmental requirements are the responsibility of the contractor.

7. Operating Constraints

The contractor shall provide services under the following constraints:

• The U.S. Army will provide maintenance hangar space, ramp parking, parts storage space, training areas for both FAA similar flight tasks (Private and Instrument ratings) and limited tactical tasks, office space, and academic classrooms. See SOO Attachment 3

– Government Provided Facilities. The U.S. Army will also offer aviation fuel at Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) pricing.

• The contractor shall conduct training between the core hours of 0600 and 2400 (Central Time) seasonally adjusted, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility closings.

• Saturday flight periods are conducted when students are behind in training due to weather or maintenance to meet current capacity numbers. Sunday is a non-flying period reserved for maintenance.

• AVCOE suspends training during federal holidays. See SOO Attachment 4 for a typical holiday/DONSA schedule, which varies annually and may/may not reflect specific dates.

• AVCOE conducts up to two Safety Days each year. Student training is not conducted on Safety Days. The Contractor shall conduct Safety activities for their personnel on these days. Safety Days are not included in the training schedule; therefore, the Contractor will have to make up the training time.

• Flight Line. The Contractor shall adhere to the crew rest policies using the guidelines established in AR 95-1, AR 95-20 and current AVCOE regulations and guidance.

8. Deliverables

If selected for CSP, offeror shall include the following:

• Asset Acquisition Plan and Timeline

• Standards of Personal Appearance and Conduct

• Training Standardization Plan

• Quality Control Plan

• Safety Program Plan

• Plan to Use and Control Proficiency-Based Course

• Proof of Insurance

• Contract proposed cost per year for 26 years

• Statement of Work

9. Place of performance

Fort Rucker, Cairns Army Airfield, Shell Army Heliport, Stagefields, Remote Training sites, and the Local Flying Area (LFA).

10. Delivery schedule

The contractor will maintain the capability to successfully initiate classes for flight training (currently 50-54 students every two weeks).

11. Transition Plan

One-year phase-in and not to exceed four additional years to transition to a full contractor-operated flight program inclusive of all services to be provided.

12. Attachments

• SOO Attachment 1: Phase Task List

• SOO Attachment 2: Training Helicopter Requirements

• SOO Attachment 3: Government Provided Facilities

• SOO Attachment 4: Example AVCOE FY26 Holiday and DONSA Memo

SOO Attachment 1: Phase Task List

A. Phase Task List Instructions

Academic subjects will be introduced, reinforced and evaluated using proven methodologies.

Use of technology enablers is highly favored to maximize retention and enable the student to achieve the highest level of learning.

Flight tasks selected for each phase will be introduced appropriately allowing students to practice while correct performance is reenforced. Students will be evaluated using the required standards for their appropriate hour level. Use of technology enablers such as desktop trainers may be used to reinforce procedural proficiency but shall not count towards the students’ flight time requirements. Only time logged using flight training devices accredited by the AVCOE Directorate of Simulation (IAW AR 95-1 and AR 5-11) shall be used to give students credit for additional flight time (above minimum requirements).

Flight tasks that are performed in multiple modes of flight will be introduced and evaluated accordingly for the specific mode of flight (Day, Night, Instrument, Terrain Flight).

Terrain flight tasks listed in phase III shall be introduced, trained, and evaluated by an Instructor proficient in terrain flight planning, terrain flight, nap-of-the-earth (NOE) all modes, and multi-aircraft formation flight experience.

Basic Multi-Aircraft Operations shall be introduced and practiced as a familiarization only task requiring no formal evaluation of proficiency.

B. Phase I: Primary Academic Topics and Required Aeronautical Knowledge

1 Applicable Federal Aviation Regulations of this chapter that relate to private pilot privileges, limitations, and flight operations.

2 Accident reporting requirements of the National Transportation Safety Board.

3 Use of the applicable portions of the ‘‘Aeronautical Information Manual’’ and FAA advisory circulars.

4 Use of aeronautical charts for VFR navigation using pilotage, dead reckoning, and navigation systems.

5 Radio communication procedures.

6 Recognition of critical weather situations from the ground and in flight, windshear avoidance, and the procurement and use of aeronautical weather reports and forecasts.

7 Safe and efficient operation of aircraft, including collision avoidance, and recognition and avoidance of wake turbulence.

8 Effects of density altitude on takeoff and climb performance.

9 Weight and balance computations.

10 Principles of aerodynamics, powerplants, and aircraft systems.

11 Aeronautical decision making and judgment.

12 Preflight action that includes how to obtain information on runway lengths at airports of intended use, data on takeoff and landing distances, weather reports and forecasts, and fuel requirements.

13 Preflight action that includes how to plan for alternatives if the planned flight cannot be completed or delays are encountered.

14 Loss of Tailrotor Authority (LTA) / Loss of Tailrotor Effectiveness (LTE)

C. Phase I: Primary Flight Tasks

1 PREFLIGHT PREPARATION

CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS

AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS

WEATHER INFORMATION

CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING

NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM

PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS

OPERATION OF SYSTEMS

AEROMEDICAL FACTORS

2 PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES

PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

COCKPIT MANAGEMENT

ENGINE STARTING AND ROTOR ENGAGEMENT

BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECK

3 AIRPORT AND HELIPORT OPERATIONS

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND ATC LIGHT SIGNALS

TRAFFIC PATTERNS

AIRPORT/HELIPORT RUNWAY, HELIPAD, AND TAXIWAY SIGNS, MARKINGS, AND

LIGHTING

4 HOVERING MANEUVERS

VERTICAL TAKEOFF AND LANDING

SLOPE OPERATIONS

HOVER TAXI

AIR TAXI

5 TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, AND GO-AROUNDS

NORMAL AND CROSSWIND TAKEOFF AND CLIMB

NORMAL AND CROSSWIND APPROACH

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TAKEOFF AND CLIMB

STEEP APPROACH

ROLLING TAKEOFF

CONFINED AREA OPERATION

SHALLOW APPROACH AND RUNNING LANDING

GO-AROUND

6 PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS

RAPID DECELERATION

STRAIGHT IN AUTOROTATION

180° AUTOROTATION

7 NAVIGATION

PILOTAGE AND DEAD RECKONING

NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AND RADAR SERVICES

DIVERSION

LOST PROCEDURES

8 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

POWER FAILURE AT A HOVER

POWER FAILURE AT ALTITUDE

SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS

SETTLING-WITH-POWER

LOW ROTOR RPM RECOVERY

ANTITORQUE SYSTEM FAILURE

LOSS OF TAILROTOR EFFECTIVENESS/AUTHORITY (LTE/LTA)

DYNAMIC ROLLOVER

GROUND RESONANCE

LOW G CONDITIONS

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND SURVIVAL GEAR

9 NIGHT OPERATION

NIGHT PREPARATION

10 POST-FLIGHT PROCEDURES

AFTER LANDING AND SECURING

D. Phase II: Instrument Academic Topics and Required Aeronautical Knowledge

1 Federal Aviation Regulations of this chapter that apply to flight operations under IFR.

2 Appropriate information that applies to flight operations under IFR in the ‘‘Aeronautical Information Manual’’.

3 Air traffic control system and procedures for instrument flight operations.

4 IFR navigation and approaches by use of navigation systems.

5 Use of IFR enroute and instrument approach procedure charts.

6 Procurement and use of aviation weather reports and forecasts and the elements of forecasting weather trends based on that information and personal observation of weather conditions.

7 Safe and efficient operation of aircraft under instrument flight rules and conditions.

8 Recognition of critical weather situations and windshear avoidance.

9 Aeronautical decision making and judgment.

10 Crew resource management, including crew communication and coordination.

E. Phase II: Instrument Flight Tasks

1 PREFLIGHT PREPARATION

PILOT QUALIFICATIONS

WEATHER INFORMATION

CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING

2 PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS RELATED TO IFR OPERATIONS

AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

INSTRUMENT COCKPIT CHECK

3 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CLEARANCES AND PROCEDURES

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CLEARANCES

COMPLIANCE WITH DEPARTURE, ENROUTE AND ARRIVAL PROCEDURES AND

CLEARANCES

HOLDING PROCEDURES

4 FLIGHT BY REFERENCE TO INSTRUMENTS

BASIC INSTRUMENT FLIGHT MANEUVERS

RECOVERY FROM UNUSUAL FLIGHT ATTITUDES

5 NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

INTERCEPTING AND TRACKING NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AND DME ARCS

6 INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES

NONPRECISION APPROACH

PRECISION APPROACH

MISSED APPROACH

CIRCLING APPROACH

LANDING FROM A STRAIGHT IN OR CIRCLING APPROACH

7 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

LOSS OF COMMUNICATION

LOSS OF PRIMARY FLIGHT INSTRUMENT INDICATIONS

8 POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES

CHECKING INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

F. Tactical Flight Training Required Academic Topics

1 AVIATION MEDICINE / AEROMEDICAL

2 SPATIAL DISORIENTATION

3 ARMY AVIATION DOCTRINE / REGULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

4 AVIATION BRANCH OPERATIONS SOP AND AVIATION HANDBOOK

5 EMERGENCY RESPONSE METHOD - FRC TRAINING

6 AIRCREW TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

7 AIRCREW COORDINATION TRAINING - INITIAL QUALIFICATION

8 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE PLANNING

9 AVIATION MISSION PLANNING SOFTWARE

10 TACTICAL FLIGHT MISSION PLANNING

11 TERRAIN FLIGHT OPERATIONS

G. Phase III: Tactical Flight Training Introduction to Mission Tasks

3A VMC / IMC MISSION PLANNING & EXECUTION

PARTICIPATE IN A CREW MISSION BRIEF

PLAN A VFR FLIGHT

PLAN AN IFR FLIGHT

PREPARE AIRCRAFT PERFORMANC PLANNING CARD

VERIFY AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND BALANCE

OPERATE MISSION PLANNING SYSTEM

OPERATE AVIATION LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

PERFORM PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

BEFORE STARTING THRU BEFORE LEAVING HELICOPTER CHECKS

MAINTAIN AIRSPACE SURVEILLANCE

PERFORM HOVER POWER CHECK

PERFORM RADIO COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

PERFORM HOVERING FLIGHT

PERFORM GROUND / HOVER TAXI

PERFORM VMC TAKEOFF

PERFORM FUEL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

PERFORM VMC FLIGHT MANEUVERS

PERFORM VMC APPROACH

PERFORM SLOPE OPERATIONS

RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES (ACADEMIC: ERM / FADEC-F)

PERFORM AUTOROTATION

PERFORM EMERGENCY EGRESS

PERFORM INSTRUMENT MANEUVERS

PERFORM INSTRUMENT TAKEOFF

PERFORM HOLDING PROCEDURES

PERFORM NON-PRECISION APPROACH

PERFORM PRECISION APPROACH

PERFORM UNUSUAL ATTITUDE RECOVERY

RESPOND TO INADVERTANT INSTRUMENT METEROLOGCAL CONDITIONS

PERFORM REFUELING OPERATIONS

OPERATE AIRCRAFT DISPLAYS

PARTICIPATE IN CREW-LEVEL AFTER ACTION REVIEW

3B MISSION PLANNING & EXECUTION

PERFORM TACTICAL FLIGHT MISSION PLANNING

PERFORM TERRAIN FLIGHT NAVIGATION

PERFORM TERRAIN FLIGHT

3C MULTI-AIRCRAFT FORMATION

PERFORM BASIC MULTI-AIRCRAFT FORMATION OPERATIONS

SOO Attachment 2: Training Helicopter Requirements

Key System Attribute Production Threshold Production Objective Phase I Phase II Phase III

Aircraft Engine Aircraft will be single turbine engine with enough power margin to meet all other listed Key System Attributes Objective = threshold X X X

HOGE – max mission GW, DA 3500, 17 kt wind speed X X X

Range – 180nm (2 hrs + 30 min res) Objective = 270 nm X X X

Endurance – 2.0 hr + 30 min res at 90 KTAS Objective = 3.0 hrs + 30 min res X X X

Cruise Airspeed = 90 KTAS X X X

>500 fpm VROC at Max Gross Weight X X X

Autorotation and Recovery Safe autorotational attributes with no detrimental effects Objective = threshold X X X

Run-on Landing Capability The aircraft shall be capable of performing running landings to hard surface or sod Objective = threshold X

Slope Landing The aircraft shall be capable of performing slope landings, up to 6 deg cross slope and up to 5 deg nose up/down

The aircraft shall be capable of performing slope landings, up to 8 deg cross slope and up to 5 deg nose up/down

X

Hydraulic System Assured ability for continued safe flight in the event of a hydraulic system failure if hydraulics are inherent to the system.

Objective = threshold X X X

Flight and Power Controls

The aircraft shall be equipped with independent dual controls (cyclic, collective, and antitorque pedals) with the ability to place the single engine at idle nearly instantaneously.

Objective = threshold X X X

Wind Effects The aircraft shall be able to start-up and shut-down in up to 35 kt winds with up to 20 knot gust spread without incurring damage Objective = threshold X X X

Aircraft Operability Single pilot operable, dual flight controls Objective = threshold X X X

Flight Control Adjustment Adequate adjustment in flight control position Objective = threshold X X X

Platform Crew Capacity The aircraft shall be able to accommodate a minimum crew of three Crew of four X X X

Crew Weight Retrictions >=250lbs per crewmember >=300lbs per crewmember X X X

Cockpit and Cabin Lighting Meet FAR requirements for lighting. Objective = threshold X X X

Exterior Lighting Day/night position and anti-collision lighting (Strobe Lighting), landing light Objective = threshold X X X

Interior Lighting Capable of night unaided flight Objective = threshold X X X

Interior Lighting NVG compatible Objective = threshold X

Crashworthy Seats Seating that enhances crew survivability during crash, with seat, pedals or both adjustable to accommodate the 98th percentile.

Adjustable tilt axis X X X

Crashworthy Fuel System The aircraft shall be equipped with a crashworthy fuel system. Objective = threshold X X X

Restraint Harness Four strap, single point release system for all crew members Five strap, single point release system for all crew members X X X

FAA Certified The aircraft shall be FAA certified to operate during day and night under VFR in VMC in the NAS prior to (prior to beginning student training) Objective = threshold X X

FAA Certified The aircraft shall be FAA certified to operate during day and night under IFR in IMC in the NAS prior to (prior to beginning student training) Objective = threshold X

Navigation Equipment See Navigation Table Objective = threshold

System Required for Flight The aircraft shall meet all applicable equipment requirements as identified in Table 5-

2 of AR 95-1.

Objective = threshold X X X

Aircraft Durability

Drive train, landing gear, avionics, and airframe strength and resiliency sufficient to withstand repeated and high volume training use associated with ground contact maneuvers

Objective = threshold X

UHF-AM X X X

VHF-AM (both military and civilian banded freq's) X X X

VHF-FM X X X

Three independent Internal Intercom System, compatible with Army flight helmets

(Currently the HGU-56) X X X

VFR / IFR Navigation Appropriate systems to allow navigation in VMC/IMC, depending on training phase. Objective = threshold X X X

Publications

Operators manual, Checklist and Flight Reference cards will be formated per DA

PAM 738-751. Provide ATM development assistance based on training helicopter chosen.

Objective = threshold X X X

Wirestrike Protection For terrain flight aircraft specifically Objective = threshold X

Additional Performance

Attribute Production Threshold Production Objective Phase I Phase II Phase III

Crew Visibility Combined pilot/copilot station visibility of 300 deg horizontal, 90 deg up, and 60 deg down with minimum obstruction to visibility

Non-Flying Student can observe instrumentation from their station X X X

Electrical Power and Capacity The aircraft shall use a common primary electrical power source, with 25% excess capacity (growth capability) Objective = threshold X X X

Fuel / Refueling The aircraft shall be compatible with standard aviation turbine fuels and standard commercial/military fueling/defueling equipment.

Objective = threshold X X X

Crew Equipment Stowage Sufficient space for stowage of critical crew equipment Objective = threshold X X X

Moving Map Multiple scale capable: 3m. imagery, 1:50,000 special raster, 1:250,000 JOG, 1:500,000 VFR sectional, enroute Low Altitude chart.

Objective = threshold X X

Enviromental Control Ambient Air temp for crewmembers and avionics -20 degrees F differential from

Outside Air Temperature.

Air Conditioning and/or Removable Cockpit

Doors X X X

Anti-Ice/De-Ice trace/light capable Objective = threshold X X X

Aircraft Instrumentation Digital instrumentation MFD X X X

Key Navigation Equipment Production Threshold Production Objective Phase I Phase II Phase III

Transponder Mode S Transponder, ADSB in & out Dynamic COP X X X

Navigation Radios VOR/ILS Objective = threshold X

GPS Navigation RNAV Capable, WAAS, DAFIF subscription SBAS (future gernational WAAS) X

ADF NOT REQUIRED

Navigation Table

Training Helicopter Requirements

Flight Performance KPP

Communication Suite Intercom System with VOX

See Navigation Table

SOO Attachment 3: Government Provided Facilities

LOCATION BLDG # DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY

QUANTITY

Sq Ft

REMARKS

Cairns 30102 OPEN STR INST 650 90 day hazmat site

Cairns 30104 AC MAINT HGR 35,392 Hangar, Office, and Storage

Cairns 30106 AC MAINT HGR 42,000 Hangar, Office, and Storage

Cairns 30107 ADMIN GEN PURP 5,246 Office/ Admin Space

Cairns 30112 LAB/TESTBLDG (ADMIN GEN PURP) 2,525 Office/ Admin Space

Cairns 30136 STORAGE GP INST 2,400 Storage

Cairns 30160 FLAM MAT STR IN 2,400 Flammable Material storage

Cairns 30300 AC MAINT HGR 95,876 Hangar, Office, and Storage

Cairns 30304 STORAGE GP INST 4,000 Storage

Cairns 30335 CENT WASH FAC 6,548 AC Wash Rack Bldg 30300

Cairns 30400 STORAGE GP INST 5,740 Storage

Cairns 30700 FLAM MAT STR IN 8,110 Flammable storage

Carins 30705 VEH MAINT SHOP 3,960 Equipment Maintenance facility

Cairns 30770 LOADING DOC 1,106

Cairns 30800 Office Space 110th/1-223rd

Cairns 3205 CLASSROOM 110th/1-223rd

Shell 60104 AC MAINT HANGAR 13,471 Hangar, Office, and Storage

Shell 60105 AC MAINT HANGAR 13,471 Hangar, Office, and Storage

Shell 60106 FLAM MAT STR IN 120 Flammable Material storage

Shell 60127 AC PARTS STR 6,400 Material /Parts Storage

Shell 60129 VEH MAINT SHOP 3,675 Veh/GSE Maint

Shell 60143 CENT WASH FAC 2,647 Covered wash rack

Shell

LAMMS-

A

MAINTENANCE SHELTER 14,600

Non permanent Maintenance Shelter (Not considered real property)

Shell 60116 110th/1-223rd

Shell 60128 UNK 110th/1-223rd

Cairns Airfield Diagram

Shell Airfield Diagram

SOO Attachment 4: Holiday and DONSA Schedule

1. The AVCOE and Fort Rucker FY26 holiday schedule follows:

a. Public holiday observances:

Columbus Day 13 October 2025 Veterans Day 11 November 2025 Thanksgiving Day 27 November 2025 Christmas Day 25 December 2025 New Year’s Day 01 January 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 19 January 2026 President’s Day 16 February 2026 Memorial Day 25 May 2026 Juneteenth National Independence Day 19 June 2026 Independence Day (observed) 03 July 2026 Labor Day 07 September 2026

b. Days of No Scheduled Activities (DONSA):

Friday after Thanksgiving 28 November 2025 Friday after Christmas Day 26 December 2025 Friday after New Year’s Day 02 January 2026 TRADOC Spring Holiday 03 April 2026 Friday before Memorial Day 22 May 2026 Monday after Independence Day 06 July 2026 Friday before Labor Day 04 September 2026

2. The AVCOE holiday season is 20 December 2025 - 03 January 2026. Staff offices will remain operational half or full day based on the supervisor’s discretion and mission requirements throughout the holiday period. The exception is that offices will be closed for the holiday observance 25 December 2025 and 01 January 2026. Manning may be reduced depending on mission requirements. Each Commander/Staff Principal is responsible for managing staffing of their organization. Follow Army regulations and civilian labor agreements in planning/executing holiday work schedules. Army Civilian Professionals must be in an approved leave status when they are not on duty during the holiday period.

3. To ensure safe and enjoyable holiday periods, supervisors will conduct pre-holiday safety briefings.

4. In order to facilitate the IERW Optimization training plan, the following Saturdays will be designated training days for IERW Common Core FY25 classes ONLY. 110th Aviation Brigade will notify AVCOE G3 NLT 1000 on the Thursday prior to the following Saturday training days if aircraft or simulators will NOT be required for training.

a. Saturday training days for IERW Optimization:

IERW Realignment for 13 October holiday 18 October 2025 IERW Realignment for 11 November holiday 15 November 2025 IERW Realignment for 27 November holiday 06 December 2025 IERW Realignment for 19 January holiday 24 January 2026 IERW Realignment for 16 February holiday 21 February 2026

5. Unit Closure Reports will be sent NLT 1700 hours on the first duty day upon returning to work to the following personnel: CG, DC, CoS, Branch CSM, G-3, and the G-3’s SGM.

C4S ATTACHMENT 2: Phase I Solution Brief Format and Instructions

1. Guidelines:

Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or proposals are not desired.

When applicable, use of a diagram(s) or figure(s) to depict the essence of the proposed solution is strongly encouraged.

Technical data with military application may require approval, authorization, or license for lawful exportation.

Questions regarding the objectives or preparation of the solution brief should be addressed to the POCs listed in the Call.

Submissions must be submitted electronically.

Entities submitting solution briefs that are not chosen for the Presentation phase or the CSP phase will be notified as soon as practicable. Further verbal feedback may be provided, upon request, at the Contracting/Agreements Officer’s discretion.

2. Submission Instructions, Phase I:

Solution briefs must include the following:

Offeror Name, Title, Date, Point of Contact Name, E-Mail Address, Phone, and Address.

Specifically identify the Call for which the solution brief is submitted.

Executive Summary: Provide an executive summary of the solution. (This is not included in the two (2) written page limit).

Concept: Show and/or describe how your proposed solution or potential new capabilities represent an application of innovative commercial products, innovative commercial technologies and services or adaptations/modifications of existing commercial product technologies and services to the Call. Describe the unique aspects of your technology and the proposed work as it relates to the Call. Identify whether the effort includes a demonstration of existing commercial technology (identified as commercially ready and viable technology) or experimental technology. If development or adaptation is proposed, identify a suggested path to mature the technology. If applicable, identify aspects of your solution, to include date and software, which may be considered proprietary.

Price: Provide a rough order of magnitude price for the proposed solution and include desired payment terms.

NOTE: The title page does not count against page limit.

C4S ATTACHMENT 3: Phase I Quad Chart Format

Unless otherwise stated on the subject Call, the responding Quad Charts should address each area within the provided Quad Charts…