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DRAFT Call for Solutions - Flight School Next (FSN)

DEPT OF DEFENSE, Alabama · DEPT OF THE ARMY · W6QK ACC-RSA
Verified 2 h agoAmended Jul 10, 2025Local presence required
Responses dueSat, Oct 3112:00 AM CT · Alabama time23 days left
PostedThu, Jul 10, 202525 amendments, last Sep 30
Solicitation no.W9113M-25-S-C006-0001SAM.gov
Set-asideNoneOpen to all firms

What the agency is buying

by RFPFinder from the notice and attachments; the solicitation governs

The Department of Defense seeks a contractor-owned, contractor-operated solution for rotary wing pilot training at Fort Rucker, Alabama. This will be a single contract for commercially available services and equipment, evaluated based on solutions provided.

Scope

  • Provide all services and equipment for rotary wing pilot training for 900-1500 pilots annually.
  • Deliver training to U.S. Army standards equivalent to FAA commercial helicopter pilot certification.
Local presence requiredDays to respond: 23
CompetitionCompetition unknownNo award history or sole-source language found for this buyer and code.

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Documents · 21 items, 21 filesDownload all (zip)
  • PDF
    DRAFT_C4S_FSN_7.10.2025 Master .pdf1.3 MBat source
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    DRAFT_C4S_FSN_7.10.2025 Master _Uncontrolled.pdf1.3 MBat source
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    QNA_ FSN 7.11.2025_REVISED.pdf68 KBat source
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    QNA_ FSN 8.15.2025_REVISED.pdf324 KBat source
  • PDF
    QNA_ FSN_9.05.2025_REVISED.pdf178 KBat source
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    AMD 02_FSN C4S_FINAL_03FEB2026.pdf5.8 MB · 24 pages
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    FSN C4S_FINAL_9DEC2025 AMD 01.pdf5.8 MB · 24 pages
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    SOO FSN 11.21.2025 - Final.pdf155 KB · 6 pages
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    SOO Attachment 1 - Academic Topics and Flight Task List.pdf113 KB · 2 pages
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    SOO Attachment 2 - Facility Guide and Transition Plan.pdf11.3 MB · 54 pages
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    SOO Attachment 3 - Example AVCOE FY26 Holiday and DONSA Memo.pdf78 KB · 2 pages
  • PDF
    SOO Attachment 4 - Supplemental Operating Procedures and Guidance.PDF158.3 MBToo large, open at source (158.3 MB)
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    QNA_ FSN 11.19.2025_REVISED.pdf284 KB · 10 pages
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    AMD 03_FSN C4S_FINAL_06FEB2026 .pdf761 KB · 25 pages
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    AMD 03_SOO FSN Revision 1 02.06.2026.pdf214 KB · 8 pages
  • XLSX
    AMD 03_C4S Attachment 8 - Price Elements.xlsx20 KB
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    QNA_FSN_06 Feb 2026.pdf95 KB · 5 pages
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    AMD 04 - FSN C4S_FINAL_19FEB2026.pdf577 KB · 26 pages
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    AMD 04 - SOO FSN Revision 2 02.19.2026.pdf200 KB · 8 pages
  • XLSX
    AMD 04 - C4S Attachment 8 - Price Elements.xlsx21 KB
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    FSN Questions and Answers 20 Feb 2026.pdf133 KB · 7 pages
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Details

Place of performance
Fort Rucker, Alabama
Buyer type
Federal
Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation no.
W9113M-25-S-C006-0001
Category
Training · beta
NAICS
NAICS 611512 (Flight Training): 3 open RFPs
Size standard
$34M revenue SBA table, NAICS 611512
PSC
PSC U006 (EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL): 3 open RFPs
Quantity
900-1500 pilots annually from notice
Delivery location
Fort Rucker, Alabama from notice
Local presence
Required
Amendments
25, last Sep 30
Contact
Michael A. Metje
Office
DEPT OF THE ARMY · W6QK ACC-RSA
Email
michael.a.metje.civ@army.mil
Phone
5206747936

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Key dates

Thu, Jul 10, 2025Posted
Not statedQuestions due
Dec 15, 2025 Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM CTResponses due · 23 days left
Amendment 1
Fri, Jul 11, 2025
Amendment 2
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Amendment 25
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Change log

verified Wed, Oct 7 · 11:38 PM CT
  1. Posted · SolicitationThu, Jul 10, 2025 · 11:43 AM CT
  2. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceFri, Jul 11, 2025 · 5:52 AM CT
  3. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceFri, Jul 11, 2025 · 9:26 AM CT
  4. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceThu, Aug 14, 2025 · 12:03 PM CT
  5. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceSat, Aug 16, 2025 · 5:37 AM CT
  6. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceSat, Aug 23, 2025 · 1:59 PM CT
  7. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceSun, Sep 7, 2025 · 11:19 AM CT
  8. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceMon, Sep 8, 2025 · 2:04 AM CT
  9. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceSat, Nov 1, 2025 · 8:11 AM CT
  10. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceMon, Nov 3, 2025 · 4:02 AM CT
  11. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceFri, Nov 7, 2025 · 7:43 AM CT
  12. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceFri, Nov 7, 2025 · 7:46 AM CT
  13. Deadline moved · Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM CT → Mon, Dec 15, 2025 · 8:00 AM CTFri, Nov 7, 2025 · 7:46 AM CT
  14. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceSat, Nov 8, 2025 · 3:12 AM CT
  15. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceSat, Nov 8, 2025 · 4:44 AM CT
  16. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceMon, Nov 10, 2025 · 10:29 AM CT
  17. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Nov 18, 2025 · 4:35 AM CT
  18. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Nov 19, 2025 · 2:12 PM CT
  19. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceMon, Dec 1, 2025 · 12:01 PM CT
  20. Deadline moved · Mon, Dec 15, 2025 · 8:00 AM CT → Mon, Dec 8, 2025 · 1:00 PM CTMon, Dec 1, 2025 · 12:01 PM CT
  21. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Dec 2, 2025 · 7:52 AM CT
  22. Deadline moved · Mon, Dec 8, 2025 · 1:00 PM CT → Mon, Dec 15, 2025 · 1:00 PM CTTue, Dec 2, 2025 · 7:52 AM CT
  23. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Dec 9, 2025 · 9:53 AM CT
  24. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Feb 4, 2026 · 10:51 AM CT
  25. Deadline moved · Mon, Dec 15, 2025 · 1:00 PM CT → Thu, Feb 26, 2026 · 12:00 PM CTWed, Feb 4, 2026 · 10:51 AM CT
  26. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceFri, Feb 6, 2026 · 10:35 AM CT
  27. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceThu, Feb 12, 2026 · 3:25 AM CT
  28. Deadline moved · Thu, Feb 26, 2026 · 12:00 PM CT → Mon, Dec 15, 2025 · 1:00 PM CTThu, Feb 12, 2026 · 3:25 AM CT
  29. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceThu, Feb 19, 2026 · 10:38 AM CT
  30. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceFri, Feb 20, 2026 · 10:36 AM CT
  31. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Sep 30, 2026 · 7:11 AM CT
  32. Deadline moved · Mon, Dec 15, 2025 · 1:00 PM CT → Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM CTTue, Oct 6, 2026 · 11:35 PM CT
  33. Deadline moved · Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM CT → Mon, Dec 15, 2025 · 1:00 PM CTWed, Oct 7, 2026 · 11:31 PM CT
  34. Deadline moved · Mon, Dec 15, 2025 · 1:00 PM CT → Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM CTWed, Oct 7, 2026 · 11:33 PM CT
  35. Deadline moved · Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM CT → Mon, Dec 15, 2025 · 1:00 PM CTWed, Oct 7, 2026 · 11:38 PM CT
  36. Deadline moved · Mon, Dec 15, 2025 · 1:00 PM CT → Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM CTWed, Oct 7, 2026 · 11:38 PM CT
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Notice as published

DRAFT Call for Solutions - Flight School Next (FSN)

CALL FOR SOLUTIONS. This Call for Solutions is the first call under the DRAFT CSO U.S. Army Aviation Training, formerly DRAFT CSO Flight School Next, W9113M-25-S-C006.

This requirement is the future of the Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) Training Program at Fort Rucker, Alabama, known as Flight School Next (FSN). The United States Government (USG) seeks a Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) solution using commercially available services and equipment on a single contract to provide annual training for 900 -1500 rotary wing pilots. The innovative commercial service to be acquired will be the first-time use of a fully commercial training platform for U.S.

Army Aviation training. The contractor shall provide all services and equipment required to train pilots to a U.S. Army standard equivalent to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) commercial helicopter pilot certification, including single engine aircraft, parts, maintenance, instructors (both academic and flight), and simulation (if required).

The place of performance to train the rotary wing pilots will be located at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The intent of the FSN Program is to increase the proficiency of U.S. Army aviators using commercially available equipment and instruction practices.

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