About this opportunity
AI summaryThe buyer requires pilot certification and training services for a government authority located in Santa Ana, California. The scope of work includes ground and flight instruction for FAA Part 61 and Part 141 single-engine land private pilot licenses, instrument ratings, and commercial pilot licenses, including completion of FAA written and practical exams. Additionally, the vendor must provide emergency maneuver ground and flight instruction for spin and unusual attitude recovery training. Only USA-based organizations are eligible to bid, and the work will be performed offsite. Vendors can submit proposals digitally through email or online, and all questions must be submitted by November 3, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner
- Solicitation No.
- IFB-060-3152603-CF
Scope of work
- Private pilot ground and flight instruction for FAA Part 61 and Part 141 airplane single engine land
- Instrument rating ground and flight instruction for FAA Part 61 and Part 141
- Commercial pilot training ground and flight instruction for FAA Part 61 and Part 141
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) training
- Emergency maneuver training ground and flight instruction for spin and unusual attitude recovery
- Bi-annual flight reviews and instrument proficiency reviews
- Classroom, airtime, ground, and simulator instruction with all course materials and exam proctor fees
Minimum qualifications
- FAA certified Part 61 or Part 141 flight school
- Brick-and-mortar place of business located within 10 miles of 4011 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833
- Minimum 10 years of business experience providing pilot training and certification
- Employed flight instructors must be Certified Flight Instructors (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII)
- Employed instructors with a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience
- Fleet must include Cessna 172s for license and rating training
- Fleet must include Citabrias, Decathlons, and/or Cessna 152 Aerobat for emergency maneuver training
- Possess and maintain all required federal, state, and local permits, licenses, and approvals
Documents to include with your response
- Certificates of Insurance and required endorsements
- IRS Form W-9 or Form W-8
- Form 587/590 for out-of-state vendors if required
- Attachment C - Certification Regarding Anti-Lobbying
Key dates
- Questions due
- November 3, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Digital submission via Email or Online
- Instructions
- Submit responses digitally via Email or Online per listing instructions
Contract details
- Term
- Three (3) calendar years
- Place of performance
- Offsite, within 10 miles of Fullerton Municipal Airport at 4011 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability with primary non-contributing and additional insured endorsements; Professional Liability insurance. SIR over $50,000 requires Risk Manager approval. Insurers must have minimum A- rating.
- Funding
- 2 CFR 200, Davis-Bacon Act