Flight Manager Training Solicitation

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
763ESS_FMTFY26
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
611512 Flight Training
Place of performance
Scott AFB, Illinois 62225, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command seeks Flight Manager training support for the 618th Airlift Operations Center at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, with quotations due May 11, 2026. The procurement is a 100 percent small business set-aside recompete of incumbent contract FA4452-21-C-0018 (Chenega Defense & Aerospace Solutions, LLC, valued at $6,276,398.05), awarded under simplified procedures as a firm fixed price purchase order.

The contractor shall deliver comprehensive training for 618th AOC Flight Managers across ten primary tasks: general program management and curriculum updates in accordance with AFMAN 11-255 series; FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certification training (maximum two courses annually, up to 10 students per course); initial mission qualification training (two classes annually, up to 10 personnel per class); upgrade qualification training including Flight Manager Evaluator and Instructor positions (up to 30 personnel annually); 18 scheduled periodic recurrent training classes annually (three nine-hour days, up to 10 students each); just-in-time training for regulatory and airspace changes within 30 days; facility management of 33 computer workstations at full mission capability 90 percent of the time; administrative in-processing and electronic training record management; and monthly status reporting. Training must support 24 hours a day, seven days a week operations across three shifts, with contractor personnel on-site at Scott AFB building 1948 during normal work hours (0600–1800 Central Time, Monday–Friday) with 24/7 facility access.

Period of performance is one four-month base period (June 1 through September 30, 2026), four 12-month option periods, one six-month option period, and a six-month extension of services through September 30, 2031. All contractor personnel require minimum Tier 3 security clearance with SECRET eligibility and Continuous Vetting enrollment; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 is mandated. NAICS code 611512 with $34 million size standard. Technical volume limited to five pages addressing staffing approach and personnel certifications; evaluation uses lowest price technically acceptable methodology, ranking quotations by price and evaluating technical acceptability of the two lowest-priced submissions, with award to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror. Questions are due April 29, 2026. Contract Specialist Hunter Ottensmeier (hunter.ottensmeier@us.af.mil) and Contracting Officer Alexis Strieker (alexis.strieker@us.af.mil) field inquiries. Ombudsman: Robert Surrey, (618) 229-0182.

Notice text

3 versions

Update #3 · Latest ·

Amendment 3 Summary of Changes:

1. Pricing Matrix - Formula correction on Summary Tab. 

Amendment 2 Summary of Changes:

1. Provisions & Clauses: Add 252.204-7021, 252.204-7025, and 52.222-90

2. RFQ - Clarification of Info Sheet location

3. Pricing Matrix - Clarifications on Labor rates, fix calculation for EOS Tab.

4. Q&A Matrix - Govt provided responses

Amendment 1 Summary of Changes

1. RFQ - Extend submission window to 11 May 26, 12PM Central Time

Description of Requirement

Background. Air Force Manual — AFMANI11-255 Volume 1: Flight Manager Training, Volume 2: Flight Manager Standardization/Evaluation Program, and Volume 3: Flight Manager Responsibilities and Procedures direct training, evaluations and operations for MAF FMs. The AFMAN specifies training for 618 AOC/TACC FMs. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the objectives, scope and specific requirements for an all-encompassing, comprehensive and integrated FM training program, to include Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Dispatcher Certification training.

Objectives. FM Training produces combat mission ready FMs who plan and “flight follow” (actively monitor) global airlift missions. The objective: develop, maintain and deliver an up-to-date, comprehensive training program to meet mission qualification, to include successful completion and award of a FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate and all sustainment training requirements for 618th AOC FMs. The contractor shall track, schedule and document all FM training. FM training ensures all assigned FMs are current and qualified. The contractor shall track, schedule and assist with requalifying non-current/unqualified FMs. The contractor shall update all courseware/ presentations in accordance with (IAW) all Air Force/Major Command (MAJCOM) Manuals, Instructions and Directives. The contractor shall be timely and responsive to FMs in support of global operations and their 24 hour a day, seven (7) days a week schedule. The contractor shall provide up-to-date training to all three (3) shifts on a as required basis when required for additional just-in-time training i.e. new Mission Design Series (MDS), i.e. KC46.

Scope. The contractor shall provide FM training support to schedule, execute, document and maintain a comprehensive FM training program to train 618th AOC FMs in all FM duties and responsibilities. The primary customers are 618 AOC (TACC) FMs and new hires. USAFE and PACAF FM personnel may attend Periodic training only, on a space available basis at the invitation and approval of 618 AOC (TACC) Director, Command and Control. These responsibilities include scheduling (in coordination with MODM supervision), notification and provision of FM periodic, upgrade and just-in-time/differences training. The contractor shall coordinate, maintain, document, and update 618 AOC (TACC) FM training records IAW all applicable Air Force/MAJCOM Manuals, Instructions, and Directives. Responsibilities also include developing and maintaining, up-to-date lesson plans, providing training, coordinating, scheduling and integrating training offered by other vendors including Government sources, such as the FAA certified Aircraft Dispatcher Training instructor necessary to ensure all FM candidates successfully earn an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certification. All contractor provided training shall be developed and accomplished IAW all current Air Force/MAJCOM directives and guidelines using Instructional System Design (ISD) methodology.

The contractor shall coordinate/facilitate initial online network access training (i.e. completion of Cyber Awareness Training), and initiate requests for computer access and required Flight Management software accounts (Global Decision Support System (GDSS), Mobility Air Forces Flight Planning Services (MAFPS), etc.) for all 618 AOC FMs, monitor required functionality, complete software updates on 11 weapon system computers workstations (mission ready) in the primary classroom, and an additional 22 office/classroom computer workstations, and maintain all FM training facility workstations in fully functional status (capable of supporting flight management operational planning and execution of AMC missions). The FM weapon system is defined to be the fully operational computer workstation in the AOC or alternate location with all associated programs and connectivity.

Update #2 ·

Amendment Summary of Changes:

1. Provisions & Clauses: Add 252.204-7021, 252.204-7025, and 52.222-90

2. RFQ - Clarification of Info Sheet location

3. Pricing Matrix - Clarifications on Labor rates, fix calculation for EOS Tab.

4. Q&A Matrix - Govt provided responses

Description of Requirement

Background. Air Force Manual — AFMANI11-255 Volume 1: Flight Manager Training, Volume 2: Flight Manager Standardization/Evaluation Program, and Volume 3: Flight Manager Responsibilities and Procedures direct training, evaluations and operations for MAF FMs. The AFMAN specifies training for 618 AOC/TACC FMs. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the objectives, scope and specific requirements for an all-encompassing, comprehensive and integrated FM training program, to include Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Dispatcher Certification training.

Objectives. FM Training produces combat mission ready FMs who plan and “flight follow” (actively monitor) global airlift missions. The objective: develop, maintain and deliver an up-to-date, comprehensive training program to meet mission qualification, to include successful completion and award of a FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate and all sustainment training requirements for 618th AOC FMs. The contractor shall track, schedule and document all FM training. FM training ensures all assigned FMs are current and qualified. The contractor shall track, schedule and assist with requalifying non-current/unqualified FMs. The contractor shall update all courseware/ presentations in accordance with (IAW) all Air Force/Major Command (MAJCOM) Manuals, Instructions and Directives. The contractor shall be timely and responsive to FMs in support of global operations and their 24 hour a day, seven (7) days a week schedule. The contractor shall provide up-to-date training to all three (3) shifts on a as required basis when required for additional just-in-time training i.e. new Mission Design Series (MDS), i.e. KC46.

Scope. The contractor shall provide FM training support to schedule, execute, document and maintain a comprehensive FM training program to train 618th AOC FMs in all FM duties and responsibilities. The primary customers are 618 AOC (TACC) FMs and new hires. USAFE and PACAF FM personnel may attend Periodic training only, on a space available basis at the invitation and approval of 618 AOC (TACC) Director, Command and Control. These responsibilities include scheduling (in coordination with MODM supervision), notification and provision of FM periodic, upgrade and just-in-time/differences training. The contractor shall coordinate, maintain, document, and update 618 AOC (TACC) FM training records IAW all applicable Air Force/MAJCOM Manuals, Instructions, and Directives. Responsibilities also include developing and maintaining, up-to-date lesson plans, providing training, coordinating, scheduling and integrating training offered by other vendors including Government sources, such as the FAA certified Aircraft Dispatcher Training instructor necessary to ensure all FM candidates successfully earn an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certification. All contractor provided training shall be developed and accomplished IAW all current Air Force/MAJCOM directives and guidelines using Instructional System Design (ISD) methodology.

The contractor shall coordinate/facilitate initial online network access training (i.e. completion of Cyber Awareness Training), and initiate requests for computer access and required Flight Management software accounts (Global Decision Support System (GDSS), Mobility Air Forces Flight Planning Services (MAFPS), etc.) for all 618 AOC FMs, monitor required functionality, complete software updates on 11 weapon system computers workstations (mission ready) in the primary classroom, and an additional 22 office/classroom computer workstations, and maintain all FM training facility workstations in fully functional status (capable of supporting flight management operational planning and execution of AMC missions). The FM weapon system is defined to be the fully operational computer workstation in the AOC or alternate location with all associated programs and connectivity.

Update #1 ·

Background. Air Force Manual — AFMANI11-255 Volume 1: Flight Manager Training, Volume 2: Flight Manager Standardization/Evaluation Program, and Volume 3: Flight Manager Responsibilities and Procedures direct training, evaluations and operations for MAF FMs. The AFMAN specifies training for 618 AOC/TACC FMs. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the objectives, scope and specific requirements for an all-encompassing, comprehensive and integrated FM training program, to include Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Dispatcher Certification training.

Objectives. FM Training produces combat mission ready FMs who plan and “flight follow” (actively monitor) global airlift missions. The objective: develop, maintain and deliver an up-to-date, comprehensive training program to meet mission qualification, to include successful completion and award of a FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate and all sustainment training requirements for 618th AOC FMs. The contractor shall track, schedule and document all FM training. FM training ensures all assigned FMs are current and qualified. The contractor shall track, schedule and assist with requalifying non-current/unqualified FMs. The contractor shall update all courseware/ presentations in accordance with (IAW) all Air Force/Major Command (MAJCOM) Manuals, Instructions and Directives. The contractor shall be timely and responsive to FMs in support of global operations and their 24 hour a day, seven (7) days a week schedule. The contractor shall provide up-to-date training to all three (3) shifts on a as required basis when required for additional just-in-time training i.e. new Mission Design Series (MDS), i.e. KC46.

Scope. The contractor shall provide FM training support to schedule, execute, document and maintain a comprehensive FM training program to train 618th AOC FMs in all FM duties and responsibilities. The primary customers are 618 AOC (TACC) FMs and new hires. USAFE and PACAF FM personnel may attend Periodic training only, on a space available basis at the invitation and approval of 618 AOC (TACC) Director, Command and Control. These responsibilities include scheduling (in coordination with MODM supervision), notification and provision of FM periodic, upgrade and just-in-time/differences training. The contractor shall coordinate, maintain, document, and update 618 AOC (TACC) FM training records IAW all applicable Air Force/MAJCOM Manuals, Instructions, and Directives. Responsibilities also include developing and maintaining, up-to-date lesson plans, providing training, coordinating, scheduling and integrating training offered by other vendors including Government sources, such as the FAA certified Aircraft Dispatcher Training instructor necessary to ensure all FM candidates successfully earn an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certification. All contractor provided training shall be developed and accomplished IAW all current Air Force/MAJCOM directives and guidelines using Instructional System Design (ISD) methodology.

The contractor shall coordinate/facilitate initial online network access training (i.e. completion of Cyber Awareness Training), and initiate requests for computer access and required Flight Management software accounts (Global Decision Support System (GDSS), Mobility Air Forces Flight Planning Services (MAFPS), etc.) for all 618 AOC FMs, monitor required functionality, complete software updates on 11 weapon system computers workstations (mission ready) in the primary classroom, and an additional 22 office/classroom computer workstations, and maintain all FM training facility workstations in fully functional status (capable of supporting flight management operational planning and execution of AMC missions). The FM weapon system is defined to be the fully operational computer workstation in the AOC or alternate location with all associated programs and connectivity.

Files

File Type Posted
Pricing Worksheet_Amendment 3.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Pricing Worksheet_Amendment 2.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
FMT RFQ_Amendment 2.pdf PDF
Attachment 2 - Provisions and Clauses_Amednment 2.pdf PDF
Attachment 6 - QA Matrix_Govt Response.pdf PDF
FMT RFQ_Amendment 1.pdf PDF
Attachment 3 Pricing Worksheet.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attachment 4.5 CDRL A005.pdf PDF
FMT RFQ.pdf PDF
Attachment 1 FMT PWS.pdf PDF
Attachment 2 Provisions and Clauses.pdf PDF
Attachment 4.2 CDRL A002.pdf PDF
Attachment 4.3 CDRL A003.pdf PDF
Attachment 4.4 CDRL A004.pdf PDF
Attachment 4.1 CDRL A001.pdf PDF
Attachment 5 FMT DD 254.pdf PDF
Attachment 6 QA Matrix.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
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