VC-25A/B (B747-200/8i) Pilot and Flight Engineer Training (VC-25A) Pilot Training (VC-25B) Sources Sought
Dept of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
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- Response deadline
- Jun 30, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Posted
- Jun 3, 2026
- Solicitation
- FA4452-26-VC25-SS
- Set-aside
- None listed
- Place of performance
- Scott Air Force Base, IL, USA
- Contracting office
- FA4452 763 ESS · SCOTT AFB · IL
- Source
- SAM.gov · updated Jun 4, 2026
Description
INTRODUCTION: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT to determine the availability and technical capability of SAM.gov large and small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms; Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Business) to provide the required BNO software. The 763 ESS is seeking market information for potential sources capable of providing flight training for the VC-25A/B (Boeing 747-200/8i) flight crews, described herein. The flight crew training includes initial and refresher training for Pilots and Flight Engineers (FE). Also included will be additional hourly simulator time and simulator position fill-ins. Additional requirements are described in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please note that this PWS is in DRAFT form and actual tasks required may change prior to solicitation. DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
What similar awards have paid
Real federal awards already on the books in a similar lane — so you can size the opportunity, not guess. This is public history, not a bid price, cost estimate, or prediction that you will win.
Typical award size
$56,065
Middle of the pack for similar past awards
Most similar awards fall between $24,790 and $138,130
Who has won work like this
Public awardees in this lane — useful for competitor scan or teaming ideas, not a ranked list of “best” firms.
- 1ALLEN CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC.4 awards$25.09M
- 2FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC13 awards$10.45M
- 3HELISTREAM INC.2 awards$3.76M
- 4XP SERVICES, INC.1 award$2.64M
- 5CAE USA, INC.3 awards$2.42M
- 6CAE USA INC.9 awards$1.45M
- 7PRIORITY 1 AIR RESCUE OPERATIONS (ARIZONA), LP6 awards$1.07M
- 8NATIONAL TEST PILOT SCHOOL INC13 awards$631,520
Recent examples
A few of the newest similar awards in our index.
- CAE USA, INC.Sep 29, 2025Department of Homeland Security$888,788Source
- FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INCSep 27, 2025Department of Homeland Security$3.48MSource
- HELISTREAM INC.Sep 27, 2025Department of Homeland Security$1.86MSource
- AERODATA, INCSep 25, 2025Department of Justice$51,682Source
- COLUMBIA HELICOPTERS, INC.Sep 24, 2025Department of Transportation$77,439Source
- HELICOPTER INSTITUTE INC.Sep 24, 2025Department of Transportation$30,000Source
Drawn from official USAspending contract records in our index. Always confirm requirements on the SAM.gov notice before you bid.
Intelligence only — not legal advice or a guarantee of award. Always verify requirements on the official SAM.gov notice. Past award amounts are public history, not a suggested bid or prediction. Notice ID cb663799936241f3bf8e00ea914bb59b.