Notice of Intent to contract with a Single Source for Gulfstream GVIII-G700 Pilot Training

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
6973GH-25-R-00055
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
611512 Flight Training
Place of performance
United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a single source contract to FlightSafety International Inc for Gulfstream GVIII-G700 Initial and Recurrent Pilot Qualification Training. The notice was posted on January 14, 2025, with a response deadline of January 27, 2025. The contract will be awarded through the FAA's Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, utilizing single source procurement procedures. FlightSafety International Inc has been identified as the only known source capable of meeting the FAA's specific training requirements for the Gulfstream GVIII-G700 aircraft. The Special Notice follows the FAA Acquisition Management System guidelines for informing industry about a selected source procurement.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to transparently communicate the FAA's intention to contract exclusively with FlightSafety International Inc for pilot training services. The notice explicitly states that this is an informational announcement and not a solicitation or request for proposal, and the requirement is not available for full and open competition. Potential contractors should note that all questions must be submitted in writing to Contract Specialist Shelley.A.Howard@faa.gov by 5 pm Central Time on January 27, 2025. The contract falls under the NAICS category 611512 for Flight Training and PSC category U009-P for Education/Training-General. Eligibility is effectively limited to FlightSafety International Inc, as they are deemed the sole source capable of providing the specialized Gulfstream GVIII-G700 pilot training services required by the FAA.

Notice text

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

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center proposes to procure Gulfstream GVIII-G700 Initial and Recurrent Pilot Qualification Training. The acquisition will utilize single source procedures as FlightSafety International Inc is the only known source capable of meeting the FAA’s need for initial and recurrent pilot training for the Gulfstream GVIII-G700 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 FlightSafety International 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 January 27, 2025.

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
This notice Latest special notice Special Notice
MARKET SURVEY: The FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) has an upcoming requirement for GULFSTREAM GVIII-G700 PILOT TRAINING Original Pre-Solicitation

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