How to bid on U.S. Army Aviation Training solutions for the Department of the Army

What the Army is seeking

The Department of the Army is seeking innovative ways to train and qualify fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and unmanned aerial systems aviators. It also wants to improve pilot proficiency and strengthen the aviation industrial base.

Vendors may propose training, curriculum, technology, or demonstrations. The Army says it intends to select solutions with the greatest potential to support its missions, readiness, and modernization. This opportunity may suit firms with relevant aviation training capabilities or commercial solutions to bring to Army aviation.

Key date and deadline

The opportunity was published September 30, 2026. The listed submission deadline is September 30, 2030 at 1:00 PM ET.

The Army intends for the CSO to remain open indefinitely, but the current due date is limited to five years from posting because of SAM.gov system limitations. The Army says it will amend the announcement to extend submission dates as needed. Check the current solicitation for any updates before submitting.

Who this opportunity may suit

This CSO is organized around three areas of interest: fixed-wing aircraft training, rotary-wing aircraft training, and unmanned aerial systems training. It may fit firms that can offer relevant training, curriculum development, training technology, or capability demonstrations.

The Army describes possible awards under several contract or agreement types, including fixed-price arrangements. It does not fund proposal preparation or work inferred from discussions with technical project officers.

How to access and respond

Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. The first click may take you to the portal homepage; click it again to go directly to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one.

Review the solicitation documents for the required response format, submission instructions, and any current amendments. The provided information does not specify a submission method, so follow the instructions in the solicitation itself.

Prepare a focused response

Make clear which area of interest your solution supports and explain how it addresses the Army’s stated needs: faster aviator qualification, improved proficiency, or a stronger aviation industrial base. Describe the training, curriculum, technology, or demonstration you are proposing in concrete terms.

Connect your claims to evidence of capability and explain how the solution could support Army readiness or modernization. Check that the response follows the solicitation’s instructions and allow time to submit before the deadline.

Do not begin work based on discussions alone. The Army states that only a warranted Army Contracting or Agreements Officer can bind the Army, and that payment requires a written agreement signed by such an officer.