Powered Flight Program (PFP) United States Naval Academy Sources Sought Notice

The United States Naval Academy is seeking information from potential contractors to determine their technical and industry capability to provide flight training services for the Powered Flight Program (PFP). The program aims to introduce military procedures-based flight training and performance standards, screen students for aeronautical adaptability, and decrease future drop-on-request and attrition at follow-on flight school. The scope of work includes contractor-provided Certified Flight Instructors, contractor-owned and operated PA-28 Piper Warrior IIs, spare aircraft, training aids, materials, maintenance, publications, equipment, and services necessary to perform flight screening. • The contractor shall execute the PFP training requirement at a home airfield in the Annapolis, MD area to meet the cadet student throughput requirements. • The required home airfield must be located no further than 40 statute miles driving distance from the USNA in Annapolis, MD. • The contractor's daily flight operations shall provide flight training for approximately 130 total students consisting of 3 training blocks, each being 4 weeks in duration, during the summer beginning on the Tuesday after Memorial Day. • The contract period of performance is expected to be 5 years with a 12-month Basic CLIN and Optional CLINS for 4 subsequent years.