Functional Flight Check Program (FCF)

The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research for a small‑business set‑aside to provide the Functional Check Flight (FCF) program for the 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick Space Force Base, FL. The effort (NAICS 488190, $40 M size standard) requires a contractor to supply all management, labor, and resources to conduct maintenance, test and functional check flights of HH‑60W helicopters, including a written contingency plan (DoDI 3020.37), compliance with personnel security (SF‑85P, fingerprinting), and coordination of flight‑line badges and identification. The government will provide flight clothing, weather briefings, and flight clearances; contractor personnel may be transported on military aircraft and must be able to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites. Post‑award obligations include a trip report within 10 calendar days of each flight, a post‑award briefing within 10 work days of award, and attendance at all required progress meetings per FAR 42.5. 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 number (if any), and any relevant specifications/drawings. Include three recent government/commercial references with contact information and contract numbers, anticipated subcontracting percentages (small vs. large businesses), and a clear delineation of prime versus teaming‑partner responsibilities. Telephone responses are not accepted; submissions should be emailed to cynthia.whittaker@spaceforce.mil and gage.belyeu.2@spaceforce.mil.

Notice ID

fbbd70a62f954a0685aefee6e923e1f6

Solicitation Number

FA252126QB035

NAICS Code

488190

Classification Code

N/A