Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

    NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE SOURCE: Airbus Helicopters H-160/H160B Pilot Qualification Training for the FAA

    Sol. AC-25-05277Special Notice
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Dec 3, 2025
    POSTED
    Nov 24, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    611512
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    6920
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The FAA intends to award a single source contract to Airbus Helicopters Inc. for Initial and Recurrent H-160/H-160B Helicopter Pilot Training. This training is required to comply with FAA regulations and is only available through Airbus Helicopters Inc., the sole provider certified under Part 142. This announcement serves informational purposes only.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    AC-25-05277
    Notice Type
    Special Notice
    Posted Date
    November 24, 2025
    Response Deadline
    December 3, 2025
    NAICS Code
    611512AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    6920
    Contract Code
    6920
    Primary Contact
    Scott Roberson
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE SOURCE: The Federal Aviation Administration intends to award a single source contract to Airbus Helicopters Inc., Grand Prairie, TX for proposed Initial and Recurrent H-160/H-160B Helicopter Pilot Training. In accordance with the FAA Acquisition Management System, AMS 3.2.2.4, the purpose of this announcement is to inform industry of the basis of the FAA's decision to contract with a selected source when it is determined to be in the best interest of the FAA. This procurement is considered to be single-sourced to Airbus Helicopters Inc. based on the following: In accordance with the Flight Standards training requirements established by FAA policy and AFB-500, all training for FAA Inspectors/Pilots must be obtained within an approved training program, approved and monitored under the 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) (Federal Aviation Regulations), Part 121, 135, 141, or 142 as appropriate. Airbus Helicopters Inc. is the only company certified with the Part 142 certificate and is the lone provider of the H-160/H-160B Helicopter Pilot Training program available that is approved by the FAA. This announcement is for informational purposes only and not a Solicitation/Request for Proposal. This requirement will be awarded to Airbus Helicopters Inc. and is not available for full and open competition. All questions pertaining to this announcement should be addressed in writing to the Contract Specialist Scott Roberson, scott.roberson@faa.gov, no later than 5:00 CST on December 3, 2025.

    Key dates

    1. November 24, 2025Posted Date
    2. December 3, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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    NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE SOURCE: Airbus Helicopters H-160/H160B Pilot Qualification Training for the FAA is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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