Notice of Intent to Contract with a Single Source for Mitsubishi MU-2 Initial and Recurrent Pilot Qualification Training
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Federal Aviation Administration
Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a Special Notice of Intent to Contract with a Single Source for Mitsubishi MU-2 Initial and Recurrent Pilot Qualification Training. Posted on January 5, 2026, with a deadline of January 19, 2026, this notice announces the FAA's intention to award a contract without competitive bidding. The contracting opportunity is designated as a non-set-aside procurement, meaning it is not reserved for any particular business category. SIMCOM International Inc. has been identified as the sole source capable of providing the required training services. The notice reflects the FAA's determination that this vendor is uniquely qualified to meet the agency's specialized training needs.
The purpose of this contract is to ensure that FAA Inspectors and pilots receive initial and recurrent qualification training for the Mitsubishi MU-2 aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and policy requirements established under 14 CFR Parts 61, 91, 121, 135, 141, and 142. SIMCOM International Inc. is the only provider offering an FAA-approved flight training device (FTD) and an FAA-approved training program pursuant to 14 CFR 91.1709, making it the sole source capable of meeting these requirements. The FAA's justification for single-source procurement emphasizes that properly trained and certified inspectors and pilots are mission-critical to aircraft certification and continued operational safety within the National Airspace System. SIMCOM has successfully performed this training for the past three years as the incumbent contractor. The deadline for contractor submissions or inquiries regarding this notice is January 19, 2026, and interested parties should reference the applicable regulations and program of work specifications outlined in the FAA's procurement requirements.
Notice text
In accordance with the FAA training requirements established by policy, AIR, and AFB-500; all training for FAA
Inspectors and/or pilots must be obtained within an approved training program as set forth in 14 CFR Parts 61,
91, 121, 135, 141 or 142 as applicable and pursuant to the PWS. SIMCOM International Inc. has been identified
as the only source capable of providing the required training with the appropriate FAA certifications to include the
only FAA-approved flight training device (FTD). This determination is the culmination of market analysis
conducted by the COR through the internet, previous procurement history and FAA resources such as the
national simulator program website.
As a part of the FAA’s mission, the agency is charged with ensuring all aircraft flown for whatever purpose are
initially certified and subsequently recertified for continued operational safety while operating in the National
Airspace System (NAS). In order to perform this function, the FAA must have inspectors and pilots trained and
certified (type-rated) for each aircraft flown or produced under the purview of the FAA’s charter. Without certified
inspectors and/or pilots, the FAA cannot meet its mission, which directly affects and impacts the overall NAS as
well as operators and manufacturers involved with all U.S. Aviation. This information is true for the owners and
operators of the MU-2. Without proper FAA approvals and certifications, this aircraft does not fly. It is therefore
paramount that the FAA obtains the proper training to ensure mission readiness for inspectors and pilots
required to certify this aircraft and the operators who fly it.
SIMCOM International Inc. has the only FAA-approved flight training device (FTD) and a FAA-approved training
program pursuant to 14 CFR 91.1709. As the incumbent under the current contract, SIMCOM International Inc.
has successfully performed this training over the past three years. Any other vendor who would claim the ability
to provide this training would have to subcontract with SIMCOM International for the use of their FTD, which
SIMCOM International Inc. has indicated it would not do.
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