# Notice of Intent for Single Source -- Sikorsky SK-64 Initial and Recurrent Pilot Qualification Training

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/6973gh26q00123

- Solicitation number: 6973GH-26-Q-00123
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Transportation
- Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
- Contracting office: 6973GH Franchise Acquisition SVCS (6973GH)
- NAICS: 611512 Flight Training
- Product or service code: U009 Education Services
- Who can bid, by location: Location not published. The notice publishes no state, city or site; its documents may.
- First posted: September 22, 2026
- Last posted: September 24, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d99ac16ff5564eb8b8ea18d121827557/view

## Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE SOURCE: The Federal Aviation Administration intends to award a single source contract to Helicopter Express LLC.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center proposes to procure Sikorsky SK-64 Initial and Recurrent Pilot Qualification Training. The acquisition will utilize single source procedures as Helicopter Express LLC is the only known source capable of meeting the FAA’s need for initial and recurrent pilot training for the Sikorsky SK-64 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 Helicopter Express LLC 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 September 29, 2026.

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).

## Publications

- September 22, 2026: Special notice, due October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice 46921223f9b24b919c0efe2d6c98b597. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/46921223f9b24b919c0efe2d6c98b597/view
- September 24, 2026: Special notice, due September 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice d99ac16ff5564eb8b8ea18d121827557. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d99ac16ff5564eb8b8ea18d121827557/view

## Points of contact

- Shelley Howard, shelley.a.howard@faa.gov

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