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Aircraft Training Service

Austin, TexasTexas, USADue Saturday, August 31, 2030
Client
Austin, Texas
RFP Number
EDUCATION-15683
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Subsistence, Education or Training Supplies and Services
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Description

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The Texas Department of Public Safety in Austin, Texas, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive aircraft training services on an as-needed basis. The agency needs to ensure its personnel are fully proficient in helicopter operations for search and rescue, tactical enforcement, and emergency water evacuations. This training program aims to solve the critical need for specialized, high-level instruction that maintains the readiness and safety of the agency's aviation personnel. The scope of work covers a wide range of instruction, including initial certifications, airline transport pilot training, type ratings, and recurrent training. The selected provider must deliver hands-on instruction using various aircraft and simulators, as well as specialized hoist training. Additionally, the agency requires specific training modules focused on search and rescue operations, scenario-based exercises, and helicopter water egress training. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based entirely in the United States. All training services and performance of the work must take place onsite at the designated agency locations. The agency is currently looking for proposals to establish the budget and cost structure for these services, and bidders must submit their pricing proposals accordingly.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from ESBD_489523_1770915676175_SOL_PST_OE_25R0021451.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas (DPS) is issuing an open enrollment solicitation to establish multiple contracts for aircraft training services. Vendors will provide initial certifications, airline transport pilot, type ratings, recurrent training, as well as specialized instruction for search and rescue, tactical enforcement, and emergency water evacuations. FAA-certified Part 61 or Part 141 flight training academies located within the State of Texas ar…

Issued by
Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas
Date Issued
02/12/2026
Proposals due
no later than 5:00 P.M. Central Time on 08/31/2030
How to submit
Electronic via email or the DPS Online Bid Room
Submission details
Submit electronic applications to [email protected] (Attention: 405-25R002145) or through the DPS Online Bid Room. Must use a sans serif 12-point font on an 8-1/2" x 11" format, paginated, with a full table of contents, and organized into four volumes.
Contract term
Initial contract term commences on the date of award and ends on 08/31/2030, with an optional extension period of no more than six months.
Place of performance
State of Texas, with training centers within 500 NM of Austin, Texas.
Insurance and bonding
Contractor must acquire and maintain insurance coverage necessary for proper performance as required by TDI or DPS, and produce renewal certificates.

Scope of work

  • Initial certifications, Airline Transport Pilot, and type ratings training
  • Airbus B3, Bell 407GXI, EC 145, H145, and Bell 412 Initial/Transition/Recurrency training
  • Airplane NVG Initial and recurrent courses
  • King Air 350, Cessna 208, and Pilatus PC-12 ground courses
  • Hoisting and rescue training including rescue swimmer and crew chief instruction
  • Helicopter water egress training and simulation
  • Classrooms for up to five pilots with FAA-certified flight instructors
  • Post-training assessments and issuance of completion certificates

Minimum qualifications

  • FAA Certified Part 61 or Part 141 Flight training academy located within the State of Texas
  • Flight Training Center must be located within 500 NM of Austin, Texas
  • Demonstrate at least 5 years of experience training in specified aircrafts
  • Demonstrate at least 10 years of experience in specialized helicopter training for law enforcement or military personnel
  • Instructors must be certified by industry standards and hold FAA CFI License
  • CFI pilots must have verifiable 3-year minimum experience in single engine helicopter instruction

Documents to include with the bid

  • Solicitation Page 1 (signed)
  • Signed addenda acknowledgments
  • Information and Certifications Form
  • Application/Proposal Response (Volume Two)
  • Résumés of key personnel
  • Verification of Experience / Minimum of three references
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
  • HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP)
  • Mandatory Pricing Schedule Form
  • Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certifications (W-9) Form

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