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NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE SOURCE: The Federal Aviation Administration Academy, intends to award a single source contract to Leonardo S.p.A. Sesto Calende, Italy for proposed Initial a... NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE SOURCE: The Federal Aviation Administration Academy, intends to award a single source contract to Leonardo S.p.A. Sesto Calende, Italy for proposed Initial and Recurrent Helicopter Pilot Training in the Agust Westland AW-189 aircraft for FAA Instructors and Test Pilots. 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 Leonardo S.p.A based on the following: In accordance with the Flight Standards training requirements established by FAA policy, all training for FAA Inspectors should be obtained within training program approved and monitored under the Federal Aviation Regulations, Parts 61, 121, 135, 141 or 142. Leonardo S.p.A has been identified as the only source capable of providing the required training with the appropriate FAA certifications to include the only FAA approved flight training device (FTD). This announcement is for informational purposes only and not a Solicitation/Request for Proposal. This requirement will be awarded to Leonardo S.p.A. Sesto Calende, Italy and is not available for full and open competition. All questions pertaining to this announcement should be addressed in writing to the Contract Specialist, Gib Park, gilbert.n.park@faa.gov, no later than Wednesday, April 27, 2022.