Functional Flight Check Program (FCF)

The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research for a small‑business set‑aside contract (NAICS 488190, size standard $40 M) to provide non‑personnel services supporting the 920th Rescue Wing Functional Check Flight (FCF) program at Patrick Space Force Base, FL. The contractor will supply all management, labor, and flight‑crew resources needed to conduct HH‑60W functional check flights, maintenance test flights, operational check flights, acceptance test profiles, and related communication/mission‑equipment troubleshooting. Required deliverables include a written contingency plan (DoDI 3020.37), trip reports within 10 calendar days, minutes from post‑award briefings, and attendance at all post‑award and periodic progress meetings. Contractor personnel will be identified with a unique flight‑suit patch, receive government‑provided flight clothing, and must complete SF‑85P, fingerprinting, and obtain Restricted Area badges. The contract will not involve flight duties on operational or combat missions, and personnel may be transported on military aircraft as needed. Respondents must submit a concise (≤ 5‑page) capabilities package in PDF by 21 Apr 2026, Noon, referencing solicitation FA252126QB035. The package must state whether the firm is a supplier or manufacturer, provide business size (annual revenue, employee count), socio‑economic status (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB/EDWOSB, or small business), DUNS, CAGE, SAM expiration, GSA contract details (if any), and three recent government/commercial references with contact information and contract numbers. Anticipated teaming or subcontracting arrangements must be detailed, including the work split between prime and partners, percentage of effort to be subcontracted, and the size classification of subcontractors. All information is voluntary and will be used solely to determine the appropriate small‑business set‑aside.

Notice ID

33b859d113f04125a7616231dac23c95

Solicitation Number

FA252126QB035

NAICS Code

488190

Classification Code

N/A