Intent to Sole Source Notice for Bell Flight Training
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 89503025QWA000218
- Agency
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Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611512 Flight Training
- Points of contact
- More information
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), a civilian agency under the Department of Energy, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to acquire Bell 407 GXi specific flight training for WAPA aviation pilots through the Bell Training Academy (BTA). This sole source procurement will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, which govern simplified acquisition procedures. The notice specifically indicates that this is not a competitive quote request, but rather a targeted training acquisition for WAPA's aviation team. The notice was published on March 7, 2025, with a response deadline of March 10, 2025. The procurement is categorized under NAICS 611512 for Flight Training and PSC U005 for Education/Training services.
Contractors interested in this opportunity may submit a capability statement within three calendar days of the notice's publication to demonstrate their ability to meet the government's requirements. While WAPA intends to use the Bell Training Academy for training on their Bell 407GXi Helicopters as specified in their Flight Manual, the agency will consider any capability statements received during the brief response window. The final determination to proceed with a sole source procurement or consider alternative sources remains entirely at the government's discretion. Potential respondents should carefully review the agency's specific training needs and be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation proving their capability to satisfy WAPA's requirements. Interested parties with questions are directed to contact the Contract Officer, Benjamin Siltman, via email at siltman@wapa.gov for additional information or clarification about the training opportunity.
Notice text
The Western Area Power Administration, Headquarters intends to acquire on a Sole Source basis Bell 407 GXi specific flight training for WAPA aviation pilots through the Bell Training Academy (BTA). The resulting procurement will be conducted in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Annual flight training requirements in the WAPA Flight Manual specifically state we will use BTA for training on our Bell 407GXi Helicopters. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement in response to this requirement, which shall be considered by the Agency. Capability statements must be received within 3 calendar days after date of publication of this notice and shall include documentation on ability to satisfy the Government’s requirements. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Questions concerning this notice may be directed to the Contract Officer, Benjamin Siltman at siltman@wapa.gov.
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