Description
The U.S. Air Force is soliciting a sole‑source contract with Perris Valley Aviation Services, Inc. to provide a comprehensive Test Parachutist Program (TPP) at Edwards Air Force Base for FY27. The contractor must supply aircraft (Skyvan/Twin Otter), qualified pilots, USPA‑certified instructors, FAA‑certified riggers, and a fully equipped training facility—including a vertical wind tunnel, climate‑controlled packing area, and briefing/debriefing media equipment. The effort supports the 412th OSS and includes 27 days of facility use, 57 hours of aircraft time, and training for up to 11 personnel, plus specialized rigging and canopy‑control courses.
• Provide owner‑operated drop zone and aircraft (door‑ and ramp‑capable) for day/night operations within 150 mi of Edwards AFB.
• Deliver on‑site vertical wind tunnel, air‑conditioned training rooms, padded floors, TVs/computers for debriefing.
• Supply FAA‑licensed pilots, USPA instructors, and FAA senior riggers for parachute packing and certification.
• Execute 27 days of facility use, 57 hours of aircraft time, and conduct canopy‑control and USPA coach certification courses for up to 11 TPP personnel.
• All services are to be performed under a firm‑fixed‑price arrangement; sole‑source justification is based on the unique capability of the vendor’s wind‑tunnel facility.