NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Project Title: Flight Training
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) sole-source contract to Flight Safety International (FSI) for NOAA Aircraft Flight Training Services. This notice is for informational purposes, and interested parties must submit capability statements by March 26, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Scope
NOAA's Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD) and Office of Marine and Aviation Operation (OMAO), Aircraft Operations Center (AOC), plans to procure flight training services on a sole-source basis from Flight Safety International (FSI). The justification for this non-competitive award is that FSI is identified as the only vendor capable of providing training on all NOAA Aircraft platforms, which allows AOC to develop a consistent training syllabus. The statutory authority cited is 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR 12.102, Restricting Competition.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- NAICS: 611512, "Flight Training" (SBA size standard: $34 million)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Place of Performance: Lakeland, FL
Response Information
This notice is not a solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). It does not restrict the Government's ultimate acquisition approach. However, any other interested party believing they can meet the requirements may submit a statement of capabilities. This statement must be in writing, contain sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to provide the required services, and be emailed to alicha.harris@noaa.gov.
Timeline
- Published Date: March 19, 2026
- Capability Statement Due: March 26, 2026, 2:00 PM ET