The objective of this program is to provide test pilot training (not initial or recurring training) for up to 50 US Air Force (USAF) Test Pilot School (TPS) students and staff members in an aircraft substantially different from those previously flown by most TPS students.  This training is expected to be executed through two Qualitative Evaluation (QE) deployments per year (one for each six-month training semester, typically flown in January and July).  Additional aircrew or passengers (such as photographers) may be added at the discretion of the TPS Program Manager (PM), with concurrence of the contractor.  This training is expected to be conducted at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), California.  There will usually be 22-28 QE flights per deployment, and deployment durations are expected to be 2-3 weeks, but may be longer if maintenance, weather conditions, or student availability require.  Deployments may be executed at any other suitable facility at the discretion of the PM, with concurrence of the contractor.  The PM will determine specific dates and locations for all deployments, and will give the contractor a minimum of 30 days notice.  If the contractor is not able to meet the required scheduling timeline, the PM will attempt to adjust the schedule, but may elect not to execute the contract during that training semester for government convenience.  The actual size of the groups may vary and will typically be a mix of pilots and non-pilots with various backgrounds.