Piaggio P-180 AVANTI Aircraft Rental and Training Services BPA

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the Piaggio P-180 AVANTI aircraft, including instructor pilots and related services, for the Air Force Test Pilot School (TPS) at Edwards AFB, CA. The BPA will have a 5-year ordering period with an option to extend services by 6 months. Services include providing aircraft for qualitative evaluation flights for approximately 48 students per year, with each student receiving hands-on flight instruction. The aircraft must be dual-controlled and equipped with modern avionics. The contractor will provide aircraft, flight instructors, ground support, pre-flight training, and necessary briefings. The USAF TPS will provide fuel for flights at Edwards AFB and potentially reimburse for fuel and hangar fees at alternate locations. The solicitation emphasizes technical acceptability and best value, with technical factors being more important than price. Offerors must submit quotes via email by June 5, 2026.