King Air 360ER Full Flight Simulator – Purchase, Install, and Support
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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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting proposals for the purchase, installation, and support of a King Air 360 Extended Range (ER) Full Flight Simulator (FFS). This open and unrestricted opportunity seeks a complete turnkey solution for the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City, OK. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM Central on April 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Level D Beechcraft 360ER FFS, compliant with 14 CFR Part 60, to support regulatory-required training for AJF pilots and Aviation Safety (AVS) participants. The scope includes:
- Procurement, production, and installation of the FFS, including site preparation and removal of the existing Airbus A330 simulator.
- Provision of product support, training, and contractor maintenance, ensuring a 95% annual availability rate.
- The simulator must feature Proline Fusion Avionics, autothrottle, electric motion actuators, and support advanced training capabilities like Upset Prevention and Recovery Training.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm Fixed Price, Time and Materials, and Cost Reimbursable components.
- Period of Performance: A base period of five (5) years, plus two option periods (three and two years respectively), totaling up to ten (10) years.
- Estimated Value: The total estimated potential value of the contract is $1,365,407.00.
- Place of Performance: Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Oklahoma City, OK.
- Set-Aside: This is an open and unrestricted solicitation. Large businesses are required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
- The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary technical data, as the FAA will not provide OEM FSTD Simulation Data.
- Any required modifications to the existing mezzanine for simulator installation are the contractor's financial and contractual responsibility.
- Post-installation support requires a technician trained and qualified by the simulator manufacturer.
- The contractor is responsible for all periodic software maintenance and agreements to ensure 100% simulator functionality.
- 24/7 site access will be granted to personnel with FAA-issued badges.
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Proposals must strictly adhere to the mandatory structure and content requirements outlined in Section L, and will be evaluated per Section M. Required submissions include a complete SIR document, Schedule B Price List, Organizational Experience Questionnaire, Simulator Design, and Technical and Management Approach.
Important Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. All updates and amendments are posted on SAM.gov, and continuous monitoring is highly encouraged. A pre-bid site visit was held on March 19, 2026. The Q&A period closed on March 16, 2026, with Part 1 and Part 2 Q&A documents released on April 6 and April 10, 2026, respectively. The latest SOW Revision 01 was released on April 10, 2026.