Flight Training II BPA

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information (RFI) announcement to afford industry an opportunity to provide information regarding their capabilities to provide commercial items and services. The is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract

USAF Test Pilot School is looking to award a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to vendors who can provide three different aircraft training requirements. The three different aircraft that vendors, who can be able to provide specifically, are the AT-802, Grob 120TP, and the Jetpack.

A. AT-802 Aircraft

Requirements:

1.Vendor operates qualitative evaluations within 50 miles driving distance of Edwards AFB.
2. Vendor provides AT-802 with certified flight instructor (CFI) that can support front seat qualitative evaluation flights for  USAF TPS.
3. Qualitative evaluation flights will include water drops from AT-802.
4. Vendor is open to USAF Test Pilot Airplane Single Engine Certified Flight Instructors serving as the PIC in the AT-802 and conducting qualitative evaluation flights from the front seat with flight test engineer students in the back seat. If required, vendor would provide necessary checkout/training to the individuals (at cost).

B. Grob 120TP

Requirements:
   1. Vendor operates qualitative evaluations within 50 miles driving distance of Edwards AFB.
   2. Vendor provides Grob 120TP (or similar spin training aircraft) that can support qualitative evaluation flights for USAF TPS.
   3. Vendor will allow USAF Test Pilot Airplane Single Engine Certified Flight Instructors to serve as the PIC for qualitative evaluation flights. If required, vendor would provide necessary checkout/training to the individuals (at cost).
 

C. Jetpack

Requirements:
   1. Vendor will provide USAF TPS with qualitative evaluation flights in jet fueled jetpack.
 

The AFTC anticipates awarding a contract under the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 611512 with a standard size of $34,000,000 dollars and a Product Service Code (PSC) of U099. A BPA contract lasting five (5) years will be contemplated. System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration is mandatory for this contract (see SAM.gov website at (https://sam.gov/content/home). Responses will contribute to the Market Research Report as part of the acquisition strategy development process. Sources responding are invited to provide input and recommendations concerning contract type, contract clauses, and other aspects of the acquisition and anything else that may help to develop an efficient and effective acquisition strategy. If sufficient responsible and capable sources are identified, a formal RFQ will be posted on SAM.gov.

Interested parties are requested to furnish a capability statement detailing their capabilities to provide these services, including highlights of experience on similar government or commercial contracts/ agreements. In addition, please indicate the following:

1. Business size (Large or Small)
2. Cage Code/Duns
3. A list of any contracts or agreements similar in nature including:
   1. Program/ project name
   2. Contract number or other identifiers
   3. Administering office/address
   4. Point of contact with the current telephone number/ Email Address                 

The AFTC will not pay for information or comments provided and will not recognize any cost associated with submission of comments. Please provide your response in Microsoft Word or a Microsoft Word compatible format. Submissions should be to the point and no more than 10 double space pages.

Responses shall not be proprietary and will be unclassified.

Interested vendors should submit responses no later than 6 February 2026 by 16:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST). Small Business sources responding above. Replies to this RFI should be sent via email to:

1. Contract Specialist- Brianna Vicsotka, AFTC PZZD, brianna.vicsotka.1@us.af.mil
2. Contracting Officer-Carlos Barrera, AFTC/PZZD, carlos.barrera.8@us.af.mil  

Please see the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for more details.