AT Coach Simulators and Licensing
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force intends to award a sole source contract to UFA Inc. for ATCoach Radar Simulator systems and licensing for the 334th TRS in Biloxi, MS. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit quotes/capability statements by May 6, 2026, 1:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for ATCoach Air Traffic Control Radar Simulation Systems and Licensing. These systems are simulation software and equipment specifically designed for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Standard Terminal Arrival Replacement System (STARS) program. The 334th TRS currently utilizes a UFA ATCoach radar training system.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (FAR 6.103-1(b))
- Intended Awardee: UFA Inc.
- Set-Aside: None specified for this notice; UFA Inc. is identified as a small business in the justification.
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, 1:00 PM CST
- Published: April 22, 2026
- Place of Performance: Biloxi, MS
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes and/or capability statements received by the deadline will be considered. Submissions should be sent via email to ian.smith.33@us.af.mil and kimberley.alvarez.1@us.af.mil. The Government retains sole discretion on whether to compete the proposed contract based on responses.
Additional Notes
The justification for sole source is based on UFA Inc. being the sole provider of the ATCoach radar simulation software and equipment, which is specifically designed for and currently in use by the FAA's STARS program. Utilizing alternative ATC radar simulation software would necessitate extensive, costly, and time-consuming development, integration, and joint FAA/DoD re-certification, potentially jeopardizing training and operational readiness. A previous Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov (March 26, 2026 - April 2, 2026) yielded no additional vendors capable of meeting this requirement. UFA Inc. is the sole manufacturer with no authorized distributors. For future awards, the 334 TRS and 81 CONS plan to verify with the FAA and industry for compatible new systems.