Heavy Aircraft Simulator Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 (AFTC PZZ) is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information (RFI) for Heavy Aircraft Simulator Services to support the USAF Test Pilot School (TPS) at Edwards AFB, CA. This RFI seeks industry capabilities for providing full-motion, Level-D Boeing and Airbus wide-body simulators for staff and student qualitative evaluation flights and Test Management Projects. The Air Force anticipates awarding a one-year Purchase Order. Responses are due by May 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM PDT.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI aims to identify vendors capable of providing commercial heavy aircraft simulator services. The USAF TPS requires full-motion, Level-D simulators for both Boeing Wide-Body (>300,000lbs MTOW) and Airbus Wide-Body (>300,000lbs MTOW) aircraft. These simulators must be co-located to facilitate side-by-side comparisons and should ideally be the newest models available. Services include conducting various maneuvers and evaluations such as general flying, takeoff performance, flight control system evaluation, stall characteristics, envelope protection, warning systems, and landing performance. Additionally, the contractor will provide inflight instruction, preflight/postflight briefs, and support Test Management Projects (TMPs) where TPS students and staff will occupy the simulators. Academic materials or videos for student familiarization are also required.
Contract Details
This is a Sources Sought/RFI and not a solicitation. The Air Force anticipates awarding a one-year Purchase Order from the date of award. The associated NAICS code is 611512 (Flight Training) with a $34 million size standard, and the Product Service Code (PSC) is U099 (Other Education And Training Services). There is no set-aside specified for this market research. The Period of Performance is one year from award. While the TPS is at Edwards AFB, CA, the Place of Performance for simulator services is primarily at the Contractor's location(s).
Response Requirements
Interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement detailing their ability to provide these services, including experience on similar government or commercial contracts. Submissions should also indicate:
- Business size (Large or Small)
- CAGE Code/DUNS
- A list of similar contracts (program name, contract number, administering office, POC). Responses will inform the market research report and acquisition strategy development. Submissions should be concise, no more than 10 double-spaced pages, in Microsoft Word or compatible format, and must be non-proprietary and unclassified.
Key Dates & Contact
- Responses Due: May 1, 2026, by 4:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
- Submission Email: carlos.barrera.8@us.af.mil
- Primary Contact: Carlos A. Barrera, carlos.barrera.8@us.af.mil, 661-275-2442. SAM.gov registration is mandatory for any potential contract award.