Sources sought
Specialized Flight Test and Evaluation Training Services
FA300226R0089
Department of the Air Force, FA3002 338 Ess CC. Flight Training.
Offers due
October 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT
22 days from now. Posted September 8, 2026.
Description
As published on SAM.gov.
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" 4. POINTS OF CONTACT (338 ESS/PKBB): - Contracting Officer: Micael Jiggetts | micael.jiggetts.1@us.af.mil - Contracting Officer/Specialist: Johanna Parrish | johanna.parrish@us.af.mil - Contract Specialist: Caroline Stouffer | caroline.stouffer.1@us.af.mil
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, COURSE BREAKDOWNS, AND QUESTIONS FOR INDUSTRY.
Publications
Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.
September 8, 2026
Sources sought
Due October 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 608a78bb42374ded9723dbe323e1377c
Points of contact
- Caroline Stouffercaroline.stouffer.1@us.af.mil
Also open from this buyer
- Market Research for Specialized Flight Test and Evaluation Training ServicesSources soughtNAICS 611512FA3002-26-R-0099Closes in 18 daysOct 4