NOAA/OMAO/PAEP - Aircraft Platforms - L382J Aircrew Training Services

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking to negotiate a sole-source contract with Lockheed Martin Corporation for L382J Aircrew Training Services. The training will consist of ground school academic classes, simulation sessions, and ratings, endorsements, and certificates required for NOAA agents to operate the C-130J aircraft. The courses will meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) curriculum and syllabus requirements. • The training is for pilots and loadmasters to operate NOAA's forthcoming fleet of C-130J aircraft. • The vendor will provide aircraft-specific training. • The training must meet FAA curriculum and syllabus requirements under 14 CFR Part 141 or 142. • The contract is being awarded on a sole-source basis due to the proprietary nature of the C-130J aircraft platform.