FS Flight Control Licenses

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, specifically FS Flight Control Licenses. It serves as the sole solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The government intends to make an award based on initial quote submissions without conducting interchanges, though they reserve the right to do so.

• Procurement of 106 FS Flight Control Licenses.

• The contract will have a 1-year base period and four 1-year option periods, totaling five years.

• Required delivery of licenses is July 25, 2026. No physical delivery is required; licenses and support will be delivered/executed via PTT Portal (FOB Destination).

• Solicitation Number: FA300226R0023

• Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)

• Period of Performance: 5 years (1 base year + 4 option years)

• CLIN 0001 (Base Period): 106 licenses, delivery 25 Jul 26 - 24 Jul 27

• Option CLINs (1001, 2001, 3001, 4001): 106 licenses each, with delivery periods from 25 Jul 27 through 24 Jul 31.

• Quotes must be submitted by June 22, 2026, 12 PM CST via email to Courtney Carter (courtney.carter.6@us.af.mil) with a copy to Gregory Olivar (gregory.olivar.1@us.af.mil).

• Evaluation will be based on the initial quote submissions, considering best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

• Provisions of FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 apply.

• This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.

• It is a Brand Name acquisition, conducted under other than full and open competition.

• Associated NAICS Code: 513210, with a size standard of $47M.

• Attachments referenced include: SON – FS Flight Control Licenses, SF 1449, and BNJ - FS Flight Control Licenses (Redacted).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification for Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. It outlines the rationale for procuring Brand Name FS Flight Control licenses through other than full and open competition.

• Contracting Activity: 338 ESS/PKAA
• Program/Project: FS Flight Control Licenses
• Requirement: Procurement of 106 Brand Name FS Flight Control licenses.
• Period of Performance: Base Year (25 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2027) with four 12-month option years.
• Justification: FS Flight Control is identified as the only flight control software with the necessary features and an approved Authority to Operate (ATO) for integration into government systems. It offers unique flexibility for instructor pilots to create and modify flight profiles in real-time for training purposes.
• Market Research: Identified the OEM and two authorized resellers as the only capable sources. The government plans to solicit to these three vendors.
• Cost: Pricing will be determined fair and reasonable using historical data and comparisons.

This document explains why the government is pursuing a sole-source acquisition for FS Flight Control licenses. It details the specific capabilities and unique nature of the software that necessitate this approach. Potential vendors interested in this opportunity should understand that it is currently being justified for sole-source procurement due to the specialized requirements of the FS Flight Control software for immersive training devices.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, specifically for "FS Flight Control Licenses (Annual)". The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 513210, with a size standard of USD 47,000,000.00.

• The primary deliverable is "FS Flight Control Licenses (Brand Name)".

• The Product Service Code (PSC) is 7A21.

• Item UID is required for the base period and option periods 02, 03, and 04.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance for the base year (Item 0001) is July 25, 2026, to July 24, 2027.

• There are four option periods, each for one year, extending through July 24, 2031.

• The quantity for the base period and each option period is 106 units.

• The solicitation number is FA300226R0023.

• The offer due date is June 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.

• Evaluation factors for award are not detailed in this document, but are indicated to be on page 15.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• The document includes various FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract administration, payment, and representations and certifications.

Statement of Need (SON) / Solicitation

To streamline pilot training for the 19th Air Force (19 AF) by procuring licenses for a touch-optimized instructor station that supports multiple installed flight simulators.

• Procurement of 106 Brand Name (FS Flight Control) licenses.

• The licenses enable Instructor Pilots to generate and modify flight profiles in real-time, tailoring training to individual student needs.

• The software is accredited for use on government systems with an existing Authority to Operate (ATO).

• Base Year: July 25, 2026 - July 24, 2027

• Option Year 1: July 25, 2027 - July 24, 2028

• Option Year 2: July 25, 2028 - July 24, 2029

• Option Year 3: July 25, 2029 - July 24, 2030

• Option Year 4: July 25, 2030 - July 24, 2031

• Required software and support for the licenses.

• Documentation, including terms, services schedule, maintenance and support agreement, support plan, and warranties.

• All licenses and support will be delivered/executed within the PTT Portal; no physical delivery is required.

• Brand Name only; no suitable equal is available.

• License quantities may need adjustment due to the unique nature of the 19AF/FTCOE.

• Activation of licenses, not delivery, will initiate the countdown to expiration.