The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School seeks a non-personnel, firm-fixed-price contract for Curriculum Development and Analysis Support, with requirements detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement. The contractor must be a recognized expert in flight sciences with at least 25 years of military aircraft flight test experience, a master’s degree or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering or a related U.S. accredited field, and experience in flight envelope expansion instruction, variable-stability instruction, AI controller integration into manned platforms, and formal flight test academics at professor rank or higher. Performance is planned for a base period of 1 Oct 2026 through 30 Sep 2027, plus one option period from 1 Oct 2027 through 30 Sep 2028. The estimated total contract value for the base and option periods will not exceed $349,999.99. The acquisition is a competitive RFQ using best value, with technical capability and price evaluated and technical areas more important than price; the NAICS code is 611512 (Flight Training) with a $34,000,000 size standard.

This is a Sources Sought/RFI, not a binding contract or formal solicitation, seeking industry input on capabilities to support USAF Test Pilot School curriculum development and analysis. The work includes developing and presenting classroom instruction, supporting flight sciences curricula, and advising or executing student and staff Test Management Projects. The anticipated contract covers a base year and one option year, with a total estimated magnitude not exceeding $349,999.99. Performance may be remote except for classroom instruction, which must take place at USAF Test Pilot School, and interested parties are invited to submit capability statements highlighting relevant experience.