PC-12 Initial Maintenance Training

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarification on a question raised by potential offerors regarding the specific aircraft variant referenced in the Statement of Work.

• Aircraft Variant Confirmation: The Statement of Work references a PC-12 aircraft operated by NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. The specific variant has been confirmed as the PC-12/47E. This clarification is crucial for offerors to ensure their proposed training curriculum accurately covers the correct aircraft configuration, avionics suite, powerplant systems, and maintenance procedures applicable to the Government's aircraft.

This clarification confirms the specific aircraft variant, which may impact the scope of training curriculum development and proposal content for offerors.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) from NASA's Shared Services Center aims to procure PC-12 Initial Maintenance Training for four (4) NASA maintainers. The training is required to ensure proficiency and safe operations of the PC-12 aircraft used for flight research at the Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC).

• Comprehensive PC-12 Initial Maintenance Training program covering servicing, troubleshooting, inspection, and ground operations.

• Instruction must meet applicable FAR Parts 39, 43, and 65.

• Training curriculum includes:

  • Aircraft Systems Overview (airframe, electrical, hydraulic, fuel, environmental, flight controls, avionics, ice protection).
  • Powerplant Systems (engine operation, controls, indications, interfaces, performance monitoring).
  • Maintenance Practices (publications, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, servicing, ground handling).
  • Troubleshooting (fault isolation, diagnostics, corrective actions, safety).
  • Ground Operations (engine run procedures, maintenance-specific taxi operations).

• Structured hands-on training using aircraft system trainers, component mockups, or equivalent devices.

• Training methods to align with commercially delivered programs, including instructor-led classes, supervised exercises, multimedia resources, and scenario-based troubleshooting.

• Provision of all necessary training materials (aircraft publications, outlines, descriptions, procedures, checklists, schematics, digital materials).

• Upon completion, each student will receive a proficiency certificate.

• Contract type is expected to be Firm Fixed Price (TBD).

• Quotes are valid for 30 days.

• Quotes are due by 6/24/2026 at 4:00 p.m. CT to Tracy Bremer at tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov.

• Contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (e-mail) to Tracy Bremer by 6/22/2026 at 12:00 p.m. CT.

• Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

• Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from consideration.

• This procurement is for full and open competition.

• Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.

• NAICS Code: 611519.

• Offerors must provide Cage Code/UEI and ARO Delivery Time on their Quote.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Payment Terms are NET 30.

• The solicitation incorporates various FAR and NFS clauses by reference, including those related to System for Award Management, Government Property, Duty-Free Entry, Place of Manufacture, Export Licenses, and Whistleblower rights.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide initial maintenance training for NASA maintainers on the PC-12 aircraft to ensure required proficiency and safe operations.

• Provide personnel, facilities, equipment, and training materials for PC-12 initial maintenance training.

• Train four (4) NASA maintainers at the contractor's qualified training facility.

• The training program must qualify maintenance personnel in servicing, troubleshooting, inspection, and ground operations, meeting FAR Parts 39, 43, and 65.

• Aircraft Systems Overview (airframe, electrical, hydraulic, fuel, environmental, flight controls, avionics, ice protection).

• Powerplant Systems (engine operation, controls, indications, interfaces, performance monitoring).

• Maintenance Practices (publications, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, servicing, ground handling).

• Troubleshooting (fault isolation, diagnostics, corrective actions, safety).

• Ground Operations (engine run procedures, maintenance-specific taxi operations).

• Utilize aircraft system trainers, component mockups, or equivalent devices.

• Include system operation checks, fault isolation, removal/installation tasks, and aircraft familiarization.

• Instructor-led classes, supervised hands-on exercises, multimedia resources, and scenario-based troubleshooting.

• Provide aircraft publications, academic outlines, system descriptions, procedures, checklists, schematics, and supplemental digital materials.

• Demonstrate proficiency through written exams, practical assessments, and instructor evaluations.

• Upon successful completion, provide a proficiency certificate including student name, aircraft certified, and NASA maintainer status.

• Training Facilities: Contractor facility in permanent buildings, conducive to learning (audiovisual, comfortable seating, climate control, dedicated classroom).

• Training Procedures: Use of appropriate publications, practical training devices, limited simulator use for ground operations, conform to contractor's commercial programs.

• Instructor Qualifications: Highly qualified in aviation/aircraft maintenance with an Instructor Rating or equivalent.