Notice of Intent to Contract with a Single Source for Douglas DC-3 Initial and Recurrent Pilot Training

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Solicitation number
6973GH-23-R-00242
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
611512 Flight Training

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

This Special Notice announces the Federal Aviation Administration's intent to award a single source contract to The Liberty Foundation Inc. for Douglas DC-3 pilot qualification training. The notice was published on November 7, 2023 by the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Franchise Acquisition Services.

The Special Notice aims to inform industry that the FAA will award a contract to The Liberty Foundation Inc. as the only known source capable of providing initial and recurrent pilot training for the Douglas DC-3 aircraft, in accordance with the agency's acquisition procedures. Contractors must address any questions in writing to the specified Contract Specialist by November 14, 2023. The Liberty Foundation Inc. will be awarded the contract to deliver Douglas DC-3 pilot qualification training, including initial and recurrent pilot training for the aircraft type, no later than 5 pm Central Time on the question deadline date. The notice is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

Notice text

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE SOURCE: The Federal Aviation Administration intends to award a single source contract to The Liberty Foundation Inc.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center proposes to procure Douglas DC-3 Pilot Qualification Training. The acquisition will utilize single source procedures as The Liberty Foundation Inc is the only known source capable of meeting the FAA’s need for initial and recurrent pilot training for the Douglas DC-3 aircraft.

In accordance with the FAA Acquisition Management System, AMS 3.2.2.4, the purpose of this announcement is to inform industry of the basis of the FAA's decision to contract with a selected source when it is determined to be in the best interest of the FAA. 

This announcement is for informational purposes only and not a Solicitation/Request for Proposal. This requirement will be awarded to The Liberty Foundation Inc and is not available for full and open competition.   All questions pertaining to this announcement should be addressed in writing to Contract Specialist Shelley.A.Howard@faa.gov no later than 5 pm (CT) on November 14, 2023.

Note:The FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS). 

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Award Notice for Douglas DC-3 Initial and Recurrent Pilot Training Award Award Notice
This notice Latest special notice Special Notice
Sources Sought for Douglas DC-3 Initial and Recurrent Pilot Training Original Pre-Solicitation

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