This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for flight demonstration flight support for the US Naval Test Pilot School's qualitative evaluation flight exercise. The contract will be for AH1F flight hours, ferry flights, and pilot/maintainer daily rates. An inspection of the contractor's equipment, maintenance practices, and flight discipline is mandatory prior to participation. The period of performance is from May 24, 2026, to June 30, 2026. The delivery location is NAS Patuxent River, MD. The government intends to award this on a sole source basis to Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum Inc. All interested parties must submit their capabilities and a quote via email to ***@***. *. * no later than Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
The period of performance for this qualitative evaluation is May 24, 2026, to June 30, 2026, with exact flight dates set by the USNTPS/NTWL flight schedule.
The bid notice mentions Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports, and specifies payment instructions for various document types like cost vouchers and invoices.
The government intends to award this on a sole source basis to Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum Inc. , under the authority implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part ****(b). The offeror's initial offer should represent the vendor's best quote in terms of price and technical acceptability.
Prior to participation in the QE program at USNTPS, an inspection of the contractor's equipment, maintenance practices, and flight discipline must be completed. Safety pilot requirements include FAA certification, a minimum of 500 flight hours, specific first pilot time, and hours in the AH1F aircraft within the previous 60 days.
Prior to participation in the QE program at USNTPS, an inspection of the contractor's equipment, maintenance practices, and flight discipline must be completed. This inspection is conducted by USNTPS staff personnel at the contractor's place of business or at an agreed-upon location.