Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument Training
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 15F06725Q0000130
- Agency
-
Headquarters Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611512 Flight Training
- Place of performance
- Manassas, Virginia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Sources Sought Special Notice for Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFI-I) training services. This notice is a market research request for information (RFI) aimed at identifying potential vendors who can provide specialized flight training for FBI pilots. The training must comply with FAA Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and the FBI Aviation Regulations Policy Guide (ARPG), specifically focusing on obtaining initial FAA helicopter flight instructor endorsements. The notice is not a formal solicitation but a preliminary step to gather industry capabilities for a future contract opportunity. The anticipated contract will be a firm fixed-price arrangement with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 611512 - Flight Training.
Contractors interested in responding to this RFI must submit a comprehensive capabilities statement addressing three key components: company information, requirements/scope, and submission details. Eligible vendors include both large and small businesses, with the small business size standard set at $34M. The submission must include specific details such as Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, SAM.gov status, business classification, point of contact information, past performance, and capabilities related to the training requirements. Responses are limited to 25 pages, must be in 12-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins, and are due by 10:00 a.m. CST on March 14, 2025. The training will be conducted at FAA-approved facilities using specific helicopter models and must include ground and flight training components. Contractors should be prepared to train up to two students simultaneously within a 14-day period, with a potential 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2030.
Notice text
Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: U008 – Education/Training – Training/Curriculum Development
NAICS Code: 611512 – Flight Training
Description
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) requests training to obtain Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and/or CFI-Instrument endorsements
This is a sources sought notice and request for information (RFI). This is not a formal solicitation. Any formal solicitation will be announced separately at a later time. Information provided to the Government as a result of this posting is strictly voluntary and given with no expectation of compensation, and clearly provided at no cost to the Government. Contact with Government personnel, other than the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer, by potential offeror or their employees regarding this requirement is strictly prohibited.
The purpose of posting this RFI is to locate experienced vendors capable of providing required training and endorsements in accordance with 14CFR Part 61 (Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors and Ground Instructors).
The summary is as follows:
FBI pilots are required to obtain initial Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and the FAA Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFI-I) endorsements. In accordance with the FAA Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and the FBI Aviation Regulations Policy Guide (ARPG), these certifications are required to provide flight training to pilots flying within the FBI. See Statement of Work for additional information. The anticipated contract type will be firm fixed price.
The FBI is interested in obtaining information from industry. Both large business concerns and all categories of small business are encouraged to respond to this request. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code anticipated for this requirement is: 611512 - Flight Training and small business size standard in millions of dollars for the selected NAICS is $34M.
Vendors shall address the following 3 components within their submittal:
1. Company Information:
Please provide your
- Unique Entity ID
- Cage Code and SAM.gov registry status
- Large or Small business status (8a, woman-owned, veteran-owned, etc.)
- Point of contact, to include:
- name, title,
- telephone number,
- business address, and
- email address
- Primary NAICS provided on previous contracts
- Number of years in business
- Past Performance related to similar projects
2. Requirements/Scope:
See Attached Statement of Work dtd 17 Feb 2025
Please ensure your response covers, at a minimum, capabilities for all requirements called out in the description.
3. Submission:
The page count not including the cover page should be limited to 25 pages, 12 Times New Roman font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins.
Responses are due no later than 10:00 a.m. CST, 14 Mar 25
Please send your capabilities statements and responses to this RFI via email directly to:
Andrea Dailey, Contract Specialist, amdailey@fbi.gov
Melissa Golicz, Contracting Officer, mgolicz@fbi.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CFI Training SOW_ 21 Feb 25.pdf |
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