City of Tampa - Intent to Single Source Specialized Helicopter Flight Training Services - 27-X-00031 (2026)
City of TampaCity · Tampa, FL- Due
- Oct 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Charles Feldman
- (813) 348-2036
The 30-second brief
The City of Tampa Police Department (TPD) Aviation Unit seeks specialized helicopter flight training services for Bell 407 and Bell 206L-4 aircraft to maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, aviation insurance requirements, and operational readiness standards. Scope includes aircraft-specific flight training, emergency procedures training such as touchdown autorotations, hydraulic system failure procedures, and Night Vision Goggle (NVG) training, plus specialized public safety aviation training including Bambi Bucket aerial fire suppression and Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform (AirTEP) operations involving Human External Cargo (HEC). Interested vendors must demonstrate qualifications, instructor certifications, and relevant experience. Submission deadline is October 15, 2026.
Annual recurrent helicopter flight training for Bell 407 and Bell 206L-4 aircraft; emergency procedures training including touchdown autorotations, Hydraulic system failure procedures, Aircraft trim failure procedures, FADEC malfunction procedures, Anti-torque system failure procedures, And NVG emergency procedures; specialized public safety aviation training including Bambi Bucket aerial fire suppression training, AirTEP operations involving Human External Cargo (HEC), And law enforcement aviation operations support
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Summary
The City of Tampa Police Department (TPD) Aviation Unit seeks specialized helicopter flight training services for Bell 407 and Bell 206L-4 aircraft to maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, aviation insurance requirements, and operational readiness standards.
Scope includes aircraft-specific flight training, emergency procedures training such as touchdown autorotations, hydraulic system failure procedures, and Night Vision Goggle (NVG) training, plus specialized public safety aviation training including Bambi Bucket aerial fire suppression and Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform (AirTEP) operations involving Human External Cargo (HEC). Interested vendors must demonstrate qualifications, instructor certifications, and relevant experience. Submission deadline is October 15, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Annual recurrent helicopter flight training for Bell 407 and Bell 206L-4 aircraft; emergency procedures training including touchdown autorotations, Hydraulic system failure procedures, Aircraft trim failure procedures, FADEC malfunction procedures, Anti-torque system failure procedures, And NVG emergency procedures; specialized public safety aviation training including Bambi Bucket aerial fire suppression training, AirTEP operations involving Human External Cargo (HEC), And law enforcement aviation operations support
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Documentation demonstrating qualifications and capability, company background, instructor qualifications and certifications, description of available emergency procedures training, evidence of capability to provide Bambi Bucket aerial fire suppression and AirTEP HEC training, confirmation of ability to satisfy FAA and City of Tampa aviation insurance requirements, documentation that vendor is an authorized vendor for the product/service
- Submit to
- 2555 E. Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL 33610
- Scope location
- Tampa, FL
Questions about this RFI
How do I respond to this RFI from City of Tampa?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 15, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 2555 E. Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL 33610. For questions, contact Charles Feldman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including City of Tampa in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFI submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Charles Feldman at (813) 348-2036. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Annual recurrent helicopter flight training for Bell 407 and Bell 206L-4 aircraft; emergency procedures training including touchdown autorotations, Hydraulic system failure procedures, Aircraft trim failure procedures, FADEC malfunction procedures, Anti-torque system failure procedures, And NVG emer. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Documentation demonstrating qualifications and capability, company background, instructor qualifications and certifications, description of available emergency procedures training, evidence of capabil. Review the full document from City of Tampa for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Tampa, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.