North American B-25 Mitchell Aircraft Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA930425Q5009
- Agency
-
Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 481219 Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
- PSC
- U099 Education/Training- Other
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California 93524, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS) at Edwards Air Force Base is seeking North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft services through solicitation FA930425Q5009 to support their Qualitative Evaluation program, which introduces test pilots, navigators, and engineers to aircraft with unique flying characteristics. The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center requires a contractor to provide a qualified flight instructor with extensive credentials including FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, minimum 1,500 flight hours, and type rating, along with a warbird bomber-type aircraft featuring full dual controls and standard airworthiness certification. The contractor must deliver classroom instruction, preflight briefings, and approximately 2-2.5 hour training sorties to broaden students' experience with unfamiliar aircraft systems and flight characteristics. Technical factors including pilot qualifications and aircraft capabilities will be weighted more heavily than price in the best-value evaluation process. The solicitation initially had questions due July 17, 2025, with responses now due August 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, and the government has indicated they intend to award without discussions.
This opportunity has transitioned from a 100% Small Business Set-Aside to full and open competition under NAICS code 481219 (Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation) with a $25 million size standard. The contract structure is a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity arrangement with an estimated total value ranging from $1 million to $3 million and anticipated annual contract values between $250,000 and $500,000. Services will include approximately 16-18 annual sorties with six sorties per class accommodating four students each, plus one to two staff sorties, along with two annual deployments for senior classes. The contract encompasses six Contract Line Item Numbers covering pilot instructor services, maintenance personnel, sorties, ferry services, weekend standby rates, and fuel costs. Performance will take place at Edwards Air Force Base, California, where the contractor must support the Air Force's premier test pilot training facility in developing the next generation of flight test professionals.
Notice text
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Update #6 · Latest ·
**** Re-soliciting to Full and Open Competition. Response is due to Mon, 11 Aug 2025 at 1:00pm Pacific Time ****
***Corrected Solicitation Response Due Date to Mon, 11 Aug 25.***
*** The questions recieved 17 July 2025 , have been answered and posted as an attachment to this posting. ***
** In accordance with FAR 5.203, the Contracting Activity has chosen to reduce the respose time period.**
The USAF TPS is where the Air Force's top pilots, navigators, and engineers learn how to conduct flight tests and generate the data needed to carry out test missions. The Qualitative Evaluation (QE) program introduces students to a wide variety of aircraft exhibiting unique flying characteristics or mission systems and is used to broaden the students’ range of experience with unfamiliar aircraft.
The Section L and M is attached below. Be sure to read the entire listing and all attachments.
Update #5 ·
**** Re-soliciting to Full and Open Competition. Response is due to Mon, 11 Aug 2025 at 1:00pm Pacific Time ****
*** The questions recieved 17 July 2025 , have been answered and posted as an attachment to this posting. ***
** In accordance with FAR 5.203, the Contracting Activity has chosen to reduce the respose time period.**
The USAF TPS is where the Air Force's top pilots, navigators, and engineers learn how to conduct flight tests and generate the data needed to carry out test missions. The Qualitative Evaluation (QE) program introduces students to a wide variety of aircraft exhibiting unique flying characteristics or mission systems and is used to broaden the students’ range of experience with unfamiliar aircraft.
The Section L and M is attached below. Be sure to read the entire listing and all attachments.
Update #4 ·
**** Response time extended to 4 August 2025 at 1:00pm ****
*** The questions recieved 17 July 2025 , have been answered and posted as an attachment to this posting. ***
** In accordance with FAR 5.203, the Contracting Activity has chosen to reduce the respose time period.**
The USAF TPS is where the Air Force's top pilots, navigators, and engineers learn how to conduct flight tests and generate the data needed to carry out test missions. The Qualitative Evaluation (QE) program introduces students to a wide variety of aircraft exhibiting unique flying characteristics or mission systems and is used to broaden the students’ range of experience with unfamiliar aircraft.
The Section L and M is attached below. Be sure to read the entire listing and all attachments.
Update #3 ·
*** The questions recieved 17 July 2025 , have been answered and posted as an attachment to this posting. ***
** In accordance with FAR 5.203, the Contracting Activity has chosen to reduce the respose time period.**
The USAF TPS is where the Air Force's top pilots, navigators, and engineers learn how to conduct flight tests and generate the data needed to carry out test missions. The Qualitative Evaluation (QE) program introduces students to a wide variety of aircraft exhibiting unique flying characteristics or mission systems and is used to broaden the students’ range of experience with unfamiliar aircraft.
The Section L and M is attached below. Be sure to read the entire listing and all attachments.
Update #2 ·
** In accordance with FAR 5.203, the Contracting Activity has chosen to reduce the respose time period.**
The USAF TPS is where the Air Force's top pilots, navigators, and engineers learn how to conduct flight tests and generate the data needed to carry out test missions. The Qualitative Evaluation (QE) program introduces students to a wide variety of aircraft exhibiting unique flying characteristics or mission systems and is used to broaden the students’ range of experience with unfamiliar aircraft.
The Section L and M is attached below. Be sure to read the entire listing and all attachments.
Update #1 ·
The USAF TPS is where the Air Force's top pilots, navigators, and engineers learn how to conduct flight tests and generate the data needed to carry out test missions. The Qualitative Evaluation (QE) program introduces students to a wide variety of aircraft exhibiting unique flying characteristics or mission systems and is used to broaden the students’ range of experience with unfamiliar aircraft.
The Section L and M is attached below. Be sure to read the entire listing and all attachments.
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| This notice | Solicitation | |
| North American B-25 Mitchell Aircraft Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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