The Army National Guard's 17th Special Operations Squadron is seeking tailwheel flight training services through a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) that will remain in effect until December 31, 2028. The training will enable aircrew personnel to obtain FAA Tailwheel Endorsements and must include a minimum of 5 hours of ground instruction and 10 hours of flight instruction in an airworthy tailwheel aircraft covering aerodynamics, ground handling, takeoff and landing techniques, emergency procedures, and aircraft systems. Contractors must demonstrate experience training Special Operations Forces personnel, maintain instructors with at least 300 hours of tailwheel dual instruction experience, and be capable of conducting operations across 10 different unpaved landing locations with diverse terrain types within the Continental United States. Evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's ability to concurrently support at least two students, maintain a comprehensive training syllabus, and provide detailed student performance reports. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on December 22, 2025, with a deadline of January 22, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to small business contractors. No incumbent contractor or award value information has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The contract will require continuous training capability from the award date through December 31, 2028, with the training location restricted to the Continental United States. While the specific number of anticipated training events or students is not specified in the notice, the requirement for concurrent support of at least two students indicates the contractor must maintain sufficient resources and scheduling flexibility to accommodate multiple trainees simultaneously.

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