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U.S. Department Of Defense·Florida

Functional Flight Check Program (FCF)

Closes 5/12/2026$3M – $4.5MRequest for Proposal
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Description

The United States Air Force is seeking a contractor to provide aircrew services for the Functional Flight Check Program (FCF) at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. The contractor will perform HH-60W Functional Check Flights, maintenance flight tests, Operational Check Flights, Acceptance Test Profiles, and other services to ensure the airworthiness and maintenance status of the aircraft. The contractor will also provide instructional training and troubleshooting of communication and mission equipment. • The contractor will provide two fully qualified helicopter pilots and one fully qualified Instructor Special Missions Aviator. • The contractor will perform flight services, including Functional Check Flights, maintenance flight tests, and Operational Check Flights. • The contractor will provide instructional training and troubleshooting of communication and mission equipment. • The contractor will maintain government-issued Electronic Flight Bags and ensure that publications are kept current. • The contractor will provide a point of contact responsible for the performance of the work.

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Contact

Cynthia Whittaker

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
4/14/2026
Closes
5/12/2026
Projected award
3/25/2026
Duration
60 months, as the contract has a base year of 12 months and four 12-month option years.

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Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Aerospace and Defense
NAICS
488190
Solicitation №
FA252126QB035

Budget estimate

$3,000,000 – $4,500,000

The estimated budget for this contract can be estimated based on the scope of work and the number of personnel required. The contractor will provide two fully qualified helicopter pilots and one fully qualified Instructor Special Missions Aviator, and the contract has a base year of 12 months and four 12-month option years. Assuming an average annual salary of $100,000 for each pilot and $80,000 for the Instructor Special Missions Aviator, the total labor cost for the base year would be approximately $360,000. Adding other costs such as equipment, travel, and training, the total contract value for the base year could be estimated at around $500,000 to $750,000. For the entire contract period of 60 months, the total budget could be estimated at around $3 million to $4.5 million.

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