IPT

The Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command has a continuing requirement for an Expanded Initial Flight Training (E-IFT).

Solicitation Summary

The Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command has a continuing requirement for an Expanded Initial Flight Training (E-IFT).

Solicitation in a Nutshell

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Details
Agency Department of the Air Force
Solicitation Number FA300225AETCIPT
Status Pre-RFP
Solicitation Date 01/2025 (Estimate)
Award Date 01/2027 (Estimate)
Contract Ceiling Value $290,000,000
Competition Type Undetermined
Type of Award Undetermined
Primary Requirement Education & Training
Duration 10 year(s) base
Contract Type TBD
No. of Expected Awards  Multiple – Number Unknown
NAICS Code(s):
611512

Flight Training
Size Standard: $34 million annual receipts
Place of Performance:
  • United States
    • Contractor’s Facility
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/c84874c5b62143ac9ab5dc5c65c140e5/view

Background

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Requirements

  • E-IFT is the first step in the Air Force Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT) process. E-IFT provides ground and flying training for United States Government (USG) and international military student (IMS) candidates. These may include pilot candidates, combat system officer (CSO) candidates, and remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) pilot candidates in preparation for follow-on flight training.The solution should accommodate competencies/objectives necessary to achieve FAA certifications to include Private Pilot Certification (PPC), Instrument Rating (IR), and a MultiEngine (ME) qualification. Fewer sorties and hours are acceptable with verification of students achieving competencies/objectives.

    The potential projected student load may vary depending on course:

    • Pilot: 1620 to 1800 entries per year
    • RPA: 400 to 450 entries per year
    • CSO: 250-350 entries per year

    This training should meet all objectives to include, but not limited to:

    • Flying and simulator training, and training pertaining to the principles and techniques used in flying operations at a level comparable or better than commercial training.
    • Academic and ground training to supplement and reinforce flying and simulator training.
    • Pilot students should receive their Private Pilot Certification (PPC), Instrument Rating (IR), and a Multi-Engine (ME) qualification.
    • Pilot students should also receive four additional advanced multi-engine simulator sorties focused on Crew Resource Management (CRM), Flight Management System (FMS), Threat & Error Management (TEM), Verbalize, Verify, Monitor (VVM), and Automation Use competencies as well as Advanced Instrument Approaches (Back Course Localizer, Global Positioning System (GPS), Area Navigation (RNAV), Approach Surveillance Radar (ASR)/Precision Approach Radar (PAR))
    • Complying with FAA Advisory Circular AC 120-109 (Stall Prevention and Recovery Training) and AC 120-111 Change 1 (Upset Prevention and Recovery Training).

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