Flight School Next CSO Brief_DISTROA_ACCRSA2025-014.pdf

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Flight School Next CSO and C4S Brief to

Industry

Mr. Mike Metje, KO FSN Branch Chief

U.S. Army Contracting Command

– Redstone Arsenal

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Agenda

• FSN Team Mission Statement

• Acquisition Team Members

• Aircraft & Contracts

• Current Contract Structures

• Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Overview

• Call for Solutions (C4S) Overview

• Impacted Service Contracts

• Path Forward

• Questions

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FSN Team Mission Statement

The mission of Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal FSN Team is to establish a Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) contract that meets all the requirements outlined by U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE), U.S. Army Training and Doctrine

Command (TRADOC), and the U.S. Army.

This mission is in support of AVCOE’s effort to train, educate, and develop the best aviation professionals in the world to be fundamentally proficient, mission capable, and ready to meet the demands of modern military operations in diverse operational environments. This is where new school and old school meet!

This is Flight School Next.

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Acquisition Team Members

US Army Aviation Center of Excellence

Director, FSN Project XO / TMOD Mgr.

G-35 COR – Instructors / Pilots COR – Fixed Wing Training Dep. Dir. of Simulation Standardization & Civilian Instructor Pilots

Program Executive Office Aviation

Product Director - Light Helicopter

Aviation and Missile Command Staff Judge Advocate

ACLC COR – FRAM

Army Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal / FSN Core Team

FSN Program Lead Special Projects Coordinator FSN Branch Chief / KO FSN Team Lead / KO FSN Contract Specialist FSN Contract Specialist Project Manager & Contract Specialist AMCOM Attorney Advisor AMCOM Attorney Advisor

Army Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal / SME Support

Command Advocate for Competition Source Selection Advisor Compliance Review Liaison Strategic Sources / Category Management Cost / Price Analyst Property Quality Assurance Specialist Office of Small Business Programs

Army Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal / AMCOM Directorate

Branch Chief, Ft. Rucker

KO – FRAM M

KO / KS – FRAM

KS – FRAM

KO – Lakota CLS KO / KS – Lakota CLS

Mission & Installation Contracting Command Eustis / Rucker

Director, MICC-Eustis / KO KO – FAA Part 141 Pilot KS – Instructors / Pilots

Army Contracting Command Orlando

KO – FSTSS (Simulation) KS – FSTSS (Simulation)

Aircraft & Contracts

Hughes TH-23 & TH-55

GO/GO: Hughes TH-23

& TH-55

• 1955 -1988

GO/GO: Bell UH-1 Iroquois - "Huey"

• 1960 - 1973

GO/GO: Hughes TH-67

- "Creek"

• 1993 - 2016

GO/GO: Airbus LUH- 72A - "Lakota"

• 2014 – Present

CO/CO: TBD

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Today's Operating Model

Current Contract Structure

Facilities USG Aircraft USG Parts Airbus CLS

Maintenance Mission First, M1 Instructor Pilots Amentum Services

Simulators General Dynamics IT

GOGO

Government-Owned, Government-Operated “Government as Prime"

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Chief of Staff of the Army Decision

Data Inputs

• Market Research Reports

• Commercial Availability

Research

• FAA Pilot Program

• White Papers from Industry

AVCOE

• Recommendation:

• Capacity for COCO

• Interest in COCO

• Return to basics of flying

• Focus on proficiency

• Increase flight hours

• Reduce Costs

COS Decision

COCO

Go Faster!

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Future Operating Model

Future Contract Structure

Facilities Aircraft Parts

Maintenance Flight Training

Simulators

COCO

Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated “Contractor as Prime"

Single Contractor as Prime

USG

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Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Overview

UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

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CSO Authority

• CSOs were originally authorized by Sec 879 of the FY17 National Defense Authorization Act

(NDAA).

• Section 803 of the FY22 NDAA provided the Department of Defense (DoD) with permanent authority. DFARS 212.70 and its supplements implements this authority.

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CSO Pros & Cons

Advantages

Solicitation and evaluation procedures are not bound to the FAR

Ability to use streamlined procedures for commercial technologies

Provides opportunity for acquisition programs to deliver capability quickly

Can be used to award FAR contracts or OT agreements Simplified evaluation based upon individual merit rather than comparative basis Potential cost savings due to reduced PALT time Encourages widest possible competition Expands DoD Industrial Base Allows DoD to obtain solutions more rapidly Data rights and licenses of commercial technologies are not needed

Disadvantages

Understanding of how CSOs function is limited within Government communities

Restricted to fixed-price or fixed-price w/incentive contract arrangement

Awards exceeding $100 million require approval from USD(A&S) or military service acquisition executive

Engagement with non-traditional DoD contractors can be more difficult

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CSO Purpose: Aviation Training

1. To rapidly train and qualify aviators on multiple platforms

2. To transform aviation training to improve pilot proficiency

3. To grow the aviation industrial base to better support the Army

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CSO Areas of Interest

Aviation Training Solutions:

1. Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training? YES!

2. Fixed Wing Training? YES!

3. Unmanned Aircraft Flight Training? YES!

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FSN Call for Solutions (C4S) Overview

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C4S: Award Guidelines

1. An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and at time of award. FAR52.204-7(b)(1)

2. An Offeror must not be suspended or debarred from award by the Federal Government.

3. An Offeror must not be prohibited by Presidential Executive Order and/or law from receiving an award.

4. An Offeror must be determined to be responsible by the Contracting Officer.

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C4S: Objectives

1. Establish a focused, consistent, and sustainable long-term training contract

2. Provide a modern Adult Learning Model maximizing innovation, efficiency, and technology to effectively train aviators.

3. The model must increase the proficiency of Army aviators using commercially available equipment and instruction practices.

4. The model must be flexible enough to expand and contract over annual periods as the need for pilots is adjusted by the Army's end strength needs.

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C4S: Requirements

See C4S Attachment 1 – Statement of Objectives

a. The SOO is a Government prepared document incorporated into the C4S that states the overall objectives. The intention of the SOO is to provide the maximum flexibility to each offeror to propose an innovative development approach within the minimum guidelines provided.

b. Offerors should use the C4S, performance requirements, and SOO as a basis for preparing their solutions, including a PWS and CDRLs.

c. The SOO is not retained as a contract compliance item.

~ Reference: https://www.dau.edu/acquipedia-article/statement-work-performance-work-statement-statement-objectives

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C4S: Key Evaluation Factors

When reviewing these proposals, the C4S considers the following key factors:

i. Technical Merit: The Army will evaluate the Technical Merit of an Offeror’s submission.

Technical merit is defined as having relevance to the Call for Solution, innovation, solves the Call for Solution gap and/or provides innovative technological advancements. The approach shall demonstrate the ability to scale and be determined feasible and achievable. In addition, the Army finds the approach and/or underlying technology to be a compelling solution.

ii. Schedule: The Army will evaluate the feasibility of the Offeror’s proposed solution/concept project schedule and maturity path.

iii. Affordability: The Army will evaluate the submission for affordability.

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C4S: Submission Phases

1. Phase 1: Quad Chart and Solution Brief

2. Phase 2: Presentation: Live or Virtual Presentation

3. Phase 3: Request for Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP)

4. Phase 4: Site Visit with Flight Demonstration and Site Inspection

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C4S: Evaluation Process / Phase 1

Phase 1: Quad Chart and Solution Brief

The Quad Chart and Solution Brief will be evaluated by Subject Matter Experts and the determination will be: Selectable or Non-Selectable.

As stated in the C4S, all offerors providing Phase I submissions will be contacted by the Army via email with one of the following messages:

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

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

c. A notification that the Quad Chart and Solution Brief were determined to be Non-Selectable.

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C4S: Evaluations Determinations/ Phases 2 & 3

Phase 2: Presentation & Phase 3: Commercial Solutions Proposal

Notification of Selection: As stated in the C4S, all offerors providing Phase II and/or III submissions will be contacted by the Army via email with one of the following messages:

a. Recommended: The submission has been determined to be of technical merit, represents a feasible schedule, is considered reasonable and the Offeror is determined to be award eligible.

b. Selected, but Not Recommended: The submission has been determined to potentially be of technical merit, it possibly represents a feasible schedule, is considered reasonable and the Offeror is determined to be award eligible.

c. Not Selected for Further Consideration: The submission does not represent the necessary degree of technical merit, or it does not present a feasible schedule, the price is not considered reasonable, and/or the Offeror is determined to not be eligible for award.

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C4S: Evaluation Determinations / Phase 4

Phase 4: Site Visit with Flight Demonstration and Site Inspection

Notification of Selection: As stated in the C4S, all offerors providing Phase 4 submissions will be contacted by the Army via email with one of the following messages:

a. Awarded: The submission has been determined to be of superior technical merit, represents a feasible schedule, is within the limits of available funds, and is considered the best overall solution to meet the U.S. Army’s Objectives.

b. Not Awarded: The submission has been determined to have technical merit, represents a feasible schedule; may or may not be within the limits of available funds; however, does not represent the best overall solution to meet the U.S. Army’s Objectives.

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Flight School Next Contract Ecosystem

Overview

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2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2035

UH-72A Logistics Support ACC – RSA / PEO Aviation / AMCOM

Rotary Wing Instructors / Pilots MICC – Ft Rucker / USA AVCOE

Ft. Rucker Aviation Maintenance MICC – Ft Rucker / USA AVCOE

Flight School XXI Simulation Services ACC – Orlando: PEO STRI / USA AVCOE

JUN 2027

JAN 2027

JAN 2028

MAR 35

FSN Contract Ecosystem

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FSN %

Implementation FY 25 FY 26 FY 27 FY 28 FY 29 FY 30 FY 31 FY 32 FY 33

100%

75%

50%

25%

0%

FSN CSO Award Target 26 SEP 2026

FSN Contract Ecosystem

CY 25 CY 26 CY 27 CY 28 CY 29 CY 30 CY 31 CY 32 CY 33

FSN Transition DAY 1 / Year 2 50% FSN Classes

FSN Transition DAY 1 / Year 3 75% FSN Classes

FSN Transition DAY 1 / Year 4 100% FSN Classes

Flight School Next Full Performance Year 5 and Beyond 100% FSN Classes

FSN Transition DAY 1 / Year 1 25% FSN Classes

FSN Phase-In Year 0 0% FSN Classes

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Path Forward Overview

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DRAFT Call for Solutions (Call) Posted to SAM.gov (10 JUL 2025)

Kick-Off Meeting (17 MAR 2025)

Services Acquisition Workshop (SAW)

(5-8 MAY 2025)

Contract Award

(SEP 2026)

Merit Board Selections (FEB 2026)

Notice of Intent for Selection (MAR 2026)

FSN Special Procurement Notice posted on SAM.gov for Site Visit (2 JUN 2025)

C4S – Phase IV: Site Visits with Fight Demo (TBD)

Acquisition Timeline

Combined Industry Day / Site Visit (29 OCT 2024)

Industry “Special Notice - RFI” Closed (7 DEC 2024)

CSA Approved COCO Solution for Flight School Next (17 DEC 2024)

Aviation Industry Days / Site Visit (28 JUL – 1 AUG 2025)

C4S – Phase II: Presentations (TBD)

C4S – Phase I: Quad Charts/ Solutions Briefs (est. 31 OCT 2026)

C4S – Phase III: Commercial Solutions Proposal (TBD)

Award Preparation

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Questions

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QUESTION: Will the current library and program of instruction / curriculum be available to offerors before the proposal due date?

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QUESTION: Will TRADOC be required to sign off on the instruction? If so, are there restrictions on TRADOC sign off prior to execution? How does the offeror amend or update programs of instruction without access to TRADOC requirements?

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QUESTION: Current military flight training is exempt from FAR part 121/135 requirements and FAA certifications. Are there any future requirements to become FAA compliant?

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QUESTION: Considering the Army’s objective to obtain a high-performance and innovative FSN program, the Phase I, II and III construct presented in Attachment 1 (SOO) Section 5 leaves little to no room for Industry to offer a training program tailored to produce high-quality US Army Aviators. Rather, the prescriptive FAA-modeled construct is better suited to accommodate civil pilot training programs. Is Industry permitted to innovate a training program construct which deviates from that contained in Attachment 1? As a hypothetical, could Industry present a model which spreads the total solo hours requirement across Phase I-III to better meet FSN program objectives? Similarly, could the 131 flight hours be allocated differently across the total program, using Industry experience to tailor the Phases and tasks to benefit student aviators?

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QUESTION: If the contactor is willing to take on the logistical burden of fueling would a piston engine be considered?

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QUESTION: (Reference C4S, Attachment 2, pg 29-30) For the Phase I submission (C4S, Attachment 2) may we assume that you intend for industry to submit a:

(1) 5-page Solution Brief (MS Word)

(2) The instructions also refer to a Solution Brief Executive Summary – is this 5-page paper to include an Executive Summary, or is the Executive Summary to be in addition to the 5-page Solution Brief?

(3) The instructions say this is not included in the 2-page written limit. We find no 2-page limit.

Is this intended to be calling out the Executive Summary of the Solution Brief, and the Executive Summary is NOT included in the 5-page limit? Please clarify

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QUESTION: May we assume that there will be additional Q&A periods at a later date (post 31 Oct) for those companies invited for Phase II, Phase III, and Phase IV – each Q&A period allowing focus on those submissions per Phase?

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