Helicopter training for 6 NASA pilots

NASA is conducting a full and open competition for specialized helicopter training to support six pilots from the Astronaut Office and Aircraft Operations Division. This solicitation, 80NSSC26930838Q-1, covers initial and recurrent pilot training for the Bell 206B (TH-57) aircraft. The procurement is set under NAICS code 611512 and will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. The work requires a Bell Certified Training Facility (CTF) located within 350 miles of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The program must include focused autorotation courses, FAA-rated Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD), and technical reviews of aircraft operations and maintenance. The performance period runs from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Key requirements include OEM authorization and passing a NASA Commercial Air Services Inspection. Quotes are due by June 4, 2026. NASA has issued a solicitation for specialized helicopter training for six pilots within the Astronaut Office and Aircraft Operations Division. This effort focuses on the Bell 206B (TH-57) and emphasizes advanced autorotation and aircraft systems review rather than basic instruction. The scope includes both initial and recurrent training, with a focus on advanced autorotation to manage risks in single-engine operations.