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Solicitation

DRAFT Call for Solutions - Flight School Next (FSN)

Federal Solicitation from DEPT OF DEFENSE for Alabama. Review the official description, buyer contacts, NAICS/PSC, set-aside, dates and source links.

SolicitationW9113M-25-S-C006-0001
Notice typeSolicitation
PostedNovember 7, 2025
Response deadlineOctober 31, 2026
Place of performanceFort Rucker, Alabama, USA
ClassificationNAICS 611512 · PSC U006
Set-asideNo Set aside used

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Opportunity description

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CALL FOR SOLUTIONS. This Call for Solutions is the first call under the DRAFT CSO � U.S. Army Aviation Training, formerly �DRAFT CSO � Flight School Next�, W9113M-25-S-C006. This requirement is the future of the Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) Training Program at Fort Rucker, Alabama, known as Flight School Next (FSN). The United States Government (USG) seeks a Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) solution using commercially available services and equipment on a single contract to provide annual training for 900 -1500 rotary wing pilots. The innovative commercial service to be acquired will be the first-time use of a fully commercial training platform for U.S. Army Aviation training. The contractor shall provide all services and equipment required to train pilots to a U.S. Army standard equivalent to the Federal Aviation Administration�s (FAA) commercial helicopter pilot certification, including single engine aircraft, parts, maintenance, instructors (both academic and flight), and simulation (if required). The place of performance to train the rotary wing pilots will be located at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The intent of the FSN Program is to increase the proficiency of U.S. Army aviators using commercially available equipment and instruction practices.

FEDERAL BUYER

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Department / agencyDEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tierDEPT OF THE ARMY
Contracting officeW6QK ACC-RSA
Office addressREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-5090, USA

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