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CSO - U.S. Army Aviation Training

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
Location: Huntsville, AL
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 74 days (Sep 30, 2026)
Posted: Nov 21, 2025
Set-aside: No Set aside used
NAICS code: 611512

What this contract is for

The Army has identified the following needs: (1) to rapidly train and qualify aviators in all platforms; (2) to transform aviation training to improve pilot proficiency by using the latest commercial practices and technology; and (3) to grow the aviation industrial base to better support the Army. This solicitation aims to provide the Army with access to innovative solutions enabling the Army to evolve quickly and maintain a competitive edge over adversaries. There are THREE identified Areas of Interterest: Fixed-Wing Aircraft Training Rotary-Wing Aircraft Training Unmanned Aerial Systems Training The Army intends to select the vendor whose solutions demonstrate the greatest potential to achieve its missions. This CSO is maximizing the following existing authorities, either as a single authority or a combination of the authorities below: 10 U.S.C. §4022 – Authority of the Department of Defense (DoD) to carry out certain prototype projects 10 U.S.C. §4023 – Procurement for Experimental Purposes 10 U.S.C. §3458 – Authority to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services using general solicitation competitive procedures / DFARS 212.70 – Defense Commercial Solutions Opening Awards issued under this CSO include but are not limited to the following award instruments: FAR contracts under FAR Part 12 Commercial Procedures; any fixed price, or fixed price incentive contract type specified under FAR Part 16; and non?FAR agreements such as transaction agreements under 10 U.S.C 4022, and 10 U.S.C 4023; for the Army and/or its customers that are directly relevant to enhancing the effectiveness of training, curriculum development, integration of innovation in training methodologies, demonstration of capabilities and evidence of mastery of basic aviation operation ab...

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