Market survey - Human External Cargo / Long Line Initial Course

2026-11-03

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE . ALL QUESTIONS AND SUBMISSIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND EMAILED TO THE CONTRACTING SPECIALIST . Contact information below . This is a Market Survey to attain information , comments , and capabilities from industry in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System ( AMS ) Policy that will aid in the formation of an acquisition strategy and award for the procurement ofHuman External Cargo / Long Line Initial Pilot Training for Flight Standards Operations Inspectors and Aircraft Certification for pilots employed by the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ). Responses to this Market Survey will be used for informational purposes only . This is nota screening information request or a request for proposals of any kind . The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals . The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to this Market Survey . Therefore , any cost associated with the Market Survey submission is solely at the interested vendors ’ expense . Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management at ( www . SAM . gov ) to receive consideration at the time of the SIR and for any award . At this time , the nature of the competition has not been determined for this effort . The Government seeks to award a one - time Firm - Fixed - Priced contract for the above - referenced training . The FAA may decide to do a full and open competition or set aside for small businesses , service - disabled veteran - owned small businesses or other eligible socially and economically disadvantaged businesses that are certified by the SBA for participation in the SBA ' s 8 ( a ) Program . Under Title 49 of the United States Code ( 49 U . S . C .), the FAA is authorized to train employees as necessary in the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of the Administrator . The interests of the public , the safety of the workforce , and the credibility of the organization are best served by having qualified , proficient , and current pilots and inspectors conducting surveillance , testing , and checking functions . The principal North American Industry Classification System ( NAICS ) code for this effort is 611512 , Flight Training . Vendors shall address the following components within their submittal : 1 . Company Information : Please provide your - SAM Unique ID - SAM . gov registry status ( a screenshot is acceptable as proof of registry )- Specify if you are a LargeorSmall businessIf Small Business ; pleasedefineyour status ( e . g ., 8a , woman - owned , veteran - owned , etc .)- Point of contact , which include name , title , telephone number , business address , and email address - Primary NAICS provided on previous contracts - Number of years in business2 . Requirements / Scope :• See Attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement ( PWS ) Please ensure your response covers , at a minimum , the capabilities for all requirements called out in the PWS . Interested Vendors shall provide insight as to how they meet the training requirements of the PWS in its entirety and provide information on the courses ( to include length of the course ( hours / days )) required for completion of each type of training . This request is to aid the FAA with the formation of an acquisition strategy and for budgetary purposes . The FAA anticipates this training will be Firm - Fixed - Price . The FAA requires the following be clearly addressed to include an answer to the inquiry and a brief discussion that is not limited to how , what , when , or why . Page count ( not including cover ) for this information is limited to 20 pages ( 8½x11 one - sided ), 12 font ( Times New Roman ), with a minimum of 1 - inch margins ) About your organization : 1 . Does your organization currently hold FAA approved training program ( s ) for the aircraft type ( s ) listed in the attached Draft PWS ? 1 When required per a SIR , the approved program ( s ) must include a course syllabus , including proposed additions / changes , in sufficient detail to determine compliance with the minimum hourly requirements of the effort . What is the current facility capacity / capability for students within your organizationAbility to meet regulatory requirements relating to : Workspace SafetyEnvironmental ImpactQuality AssuranceProgrammatic and personnel changesClassroom / Training Facility SecurityCapability Statement – This document should identify : Type of training provided by your firm for the aircraftNumber of years in businessGeographic area where training will be providedExpected approach – Respondents must provide their strategy for accomplishing this work . 3 . Submission Time : All responses to this Market Survey should be received by 5 : 00p . m . eastern Standard Time , Wednesday , 4 March 2026electronically to the Contracting Officer using the following email addressOlivia . a . hill @ faa . gov . Please include “ Human External Cargo / Long Line Initial Pilot Training .” in the subject line of your email . Information provided will not be released , however please appropriately mark PROPRIETARY on any of your documentation submitted as necessary . Please be reminded that this Market Survey is for planning purposes only andshall notbe construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the FAA to acquire these services . The FAAwill notreimburse your organization for any direct , indirect costs or other charges that arise as a result of submission ( s ) in response to this Market Survey and the FAA ’ s subsequent use of such information .

Oklahoma

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