Phoenix Defense Ventures LLC, an Arizona-based defense contractor, has been awarded a $310.5 million task order by the U.S. Air Force to provide comprehensive aircrew training services for the HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter.
The contract supports a broad range of training activities designed to prepare military aircrews for operational assignments, maintain mission readiness, and develop instructor capabilities.
Under the agreement, Phoenix Defense Ventures will provide programmed flying training, schoolhouse academics, simulator training operations, and opposition forces training.
The program includes initial qualification training, mission qualification training, transition training, conversion training, instructor upgrade training, instrument refresher training, and additional specialized courses.
These services support the Air Force’s continued operation of the HH-60W, a combat rescue helicopter designed to conduct personnel recovery missions in challenging operational environments.
The contract involves training activities across numerous U.S. military installations and international locations.
Domestic performance locations include Phoenix, Arizona; Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico; Moody Air Force Base, Georgia; Patrick Space Force Base, Florida; Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada; Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona; Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska; Gabreski Air National Guard Base, New York; Moffett Air National Guard Base, California; Fort Eustis, Virginia; and Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
International training activities will take place at Kadena Air Base in Japan and Aviano Air Base in Italy.
The initial performance period is expected to conclude on December 31, 2027, with annual options extending the potential contract period through December 31, 2033.
The award was made through a competitive fair opportunity process under the Air Force Training Systems Acquisition IV program. Five offers were received.
The Air Force obligated $5,638 in fiscal 2027 operation and maintenance funding at the time of award.
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, serves as the contracting activity.
The task order, identified as FA8692-27-F-B002, was awarded on October 27, 2026.
The award positions Phoenix Defense Ventures to support the Air Force’s HH-60W aircrew training requirements across multiple operational locations, including overseas installations.
