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The Department of War is conducting market research to identify capable sources for specialized test pilot and flight test engineer training. This is a Sources Sought Notice for planning and market research purposes only. The Government is seeking industry capability to provide comprehensive flight test curricula, including long-course professional test pilot programs, performance & flying qualities, systems testing,

Scope

Comprehensive flight test curricula
Professional test pilot programs

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Place of performance: Mojave, California
Buyer type: Federal
Notice type: Sources Sought
Solicitation no.: FA3002-26-R-0089
Category: Training · beta
NAICS: NAICS 611512 (Flight Training): 3 open RFPs
Size standard: $34M revenue SBA table, NAICS 611512
PSC: PSC U009 (EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL)
Quantity: 10-15 students annually from notice
Delivery location: CONUS from notice
Period of performance: 5 years from notice
Contract type: IDIQ from notice
Approved sources: EASA, ABET, WSCUC, FAA from notice
Local presence: Not required
Amendments: None since Sep 8
Contact: Caroline Stouffer
Office: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA3002 338 ESS CC
Email: caroline.stouffer.1@us.af.mil

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Key dates

Tue, Sep 8Posted

Thu, Oct 8 · 10:00 AM PTResponses due · under an hour left Under 14 days

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No amendments since posting on Tue, Sep 8; verified Tue, Oct 6 · 9:30 PM PT.

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Specialized Flight Test and Evaluation Training Services

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Market Research for Specialized Flight Test and Evaluation Training Services Notice ID: FA3002-26-R-0089 NAICS: 611512 (Flight Training) · PSC: U006 (Education/Training - Vocational/Technical) Place of Performance: CONUS DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. 1.

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE: The Department of War (DoW), on behalf of the 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (338 ESS/PKBB) and the US Air Force Security Assistance Training (AFSAT) squadron, is conducting market research to identify capable sources (large and small businesses) able to provide specialized test pilot and flight test engineer training. This is a Sources Sought Notice for planning and market research purposes only in accordance with FAR Part 10; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a solicitation. 2.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS: The Government is seeking industry capability to provide comprehensive flight test curricula, including: - Long-course professional test pilot programs (e.g., EASA Cat 1/Cat 2, NATO STANAG 4578 / SETP-compliant). - Performance & Flying Qualities, Systems Testing, and UAV/Unmanned Systems testing. - Modular short courses (UPRT, Spin Training, OT&E, NVG/HMD, Pre-TPS, CRM). - Degree-granting collegiate accreditation (e.g., WSCUC), ABET-accredited Master of Science integration, EASA Approved Training Organization (ATO) status, and FAA Part 141 Air Agency certification. 3.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested respondents must review the attached full Sources Sought document for detailed course descriptions, accreditation mandates, and specific questions for industry. - Capability Statement Page Limit: Maximum 10 pages (excluding cover page and attachments). - Response Deadline: 08 October 2026, 12:00 p.m. (12:00 CDT / Noon) - Questions Deadline: 23 September 2026, 12:00 p.m. (12:00 CDT / Noon) - Submission Email: Submit via email to all POCs listed below with subject line: "Sources Sought Response Flight Training Services FA300226R0089"

POINTS OF CONTACT (338 ESS/PKBB): - Contracting Officer: Micael Jiggetts · [email on the source notice] - Contracting Officer/Specialist: Johanna Parrish · [email on the source notice] - Contract Specialist: Caroline Stouffer · [email on the source notice] *** PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, COURSE BREAKDOWNS, AND QUESTIONS FOR INDUSTRY. ***

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