CSO - U.S. Army Aviation Training

The U.S. Army is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to acquire innovative, commercial‑based aviation training solutions that will accelerate pilot qualification, improve proficiency, and expand the aviation industrial base. Offerors may respond to any of three Areas of Interest—Fixed‑Wing Aircraft Training, Rotary‑Wing Aircraft Training, or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Training—by submitting a Phase I Quad Chart and Solution Brief, followed by optional Phase II presentations and Phase III Commercial Solutions Proposals. The solicitation leverages authorities under 10 U.S.C. §§ 4022, 4023, 3458 and permits award via firm‑fixed‑price contracts or Other Transaction agreements. No funding ceiling is disclosed; the solicitation remains open until canceled, with a submission deadline of 30 Sept 2030. • Scope: Provide commercial‑ready or adaptable training solutions for fixed‑wing, rotary‑wing, and UAS platforms. • Delivery: Solutions may be delivered via fixed‑price contracts or other‑transaction agreements; phases include Quad Chart, optional presentation, and full CSP. • Evaluation: Technical merit, schedule feasibility, and price/affordability; Phase I evaluated as selectable vs. non‑selectable, later phases use more granular criteria. • Participation: Open to all vendors; SAM registration required; the Army does not reimburse proposal costs.