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U.S. Department Of Defense·Illinois

VC-25A/B (B747-200/8i) Pilot and Flight Engineer Training (VC-25A) Pilot Training (VC-25B) Sources Sought

Closes 7/1/2026$10M – $30MRequest for Information
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Description

The United States Air Force is seeking sources for the provision of flight training for the VC-25A/B (Boeing 747-200/8i) flight crews. The training includes initial and refresher training for pilots and flight engineers, as well as additional hourly simulator time and simulator position fill-ins. The contractor must be able to provide an onsite FAA Certified Level C (or better) B747 200 with CAT II (or better) ILS and FAA Certified Level D (or better) B747-8i with CAT III (or better) ILS. The contractor must also be able to provide a Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 142 approved training course and/or a training program approved under 14 CFR Part 121 applicable to the B747-200/8i aircraft. • The contractor must have experience in providing onsite, FAA Certified B747-200 (Level C or better) full flight simulator (FFS) with Category II Instrument Landing System (ILS) automatic landing capability and B747-8i (Level D or better) FFS with Category III ILS automatic landing capability training. • The contractor must be able to provide a minimum of 50 percent of the work if classified as a small business. • The contractor must be able to provide tailored training programs to meet USAF requirements utilizing training resources and facilities located in the Continental United States.

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Contact

Angela M. Port(Contracting Officer)

[email protected]

(618) 256-9990

Key dates

Opened
6/4/2026
Questions due
6/29/2026
Closes
7/1/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Information
Industry
Education
NAICS
611512
Solicitation №
FA4452-26-VC25-SS

Budget estimate

$10,000,000 – $30,000,000

The budget for this opportunity is difficult to estimate as it is a sources sought notice and not a solicitation. However, based on the requirements, it is likely that the contract will be valued in the millions of dollars. The contractor will need to provide extensive training and simulation services, which will require significant resources and investment. The Air Force's budget for similar contracts in the past has ranged from $5 million to $50 million per year, depending on the scope and complexity of the training. Therefore, a reasonable estimate for this contract could be between $10 million and $30 million per year, depending on the specific requirements and the contractor's proposed solution.

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