Heavy Aircraft Simulator Services
Air Force and Space Force · FA9304 AFTC PZZ
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation FA930426Q5002 in this department, oldest first.
- Jul 2, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationOpen
- Jul 2, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationOpen
- Jul 6, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationOpen
- Jul 20, 2026 · this noticeCombined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Jul 20, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationOpen
- Jul 29, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationOpen
- Jul 29, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationOpen
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What the notice says
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the USAF/TPS Qualitative Evaluation Heavy Aircraft Simulator Services. AFTC Test Pilot School requires Heavy Aircraft Simulator Services to support staff evaluation and qualitative evaluation flights. The USAF Test Pilot School is interested in non-personal service contract to be awarded within a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) One-year purchase order. Please see the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for more details and a full list of training required. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with … (show all)
the format in RFO Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. (ii) Solicitation Number: FA930426Q5002 **Please provide the full solicitation number on all packages** Interested parties who believe they can meet all the requirements for the products described in this synopsis are invited to submit, in writing, a complete quote. Offerors may utilize the attached PWS to complete quote information in addition to a separate quote (in PDF format); ensuring the quote contains information and pricing for this requirement, up to including installation and delivery costs. Requirements: 1. Test Pilot School (TPS) is requesting A Boeing Wide-Body (>300,000lbs MTOW) full-motion, Level-D simulator. An Airbus Wide-Body (>300,000lbs MTOW) full-motion, Level-D simulator. The simulators are required to be in the same location to allow students and faculty to complete a side-by-side comparison of the aircraft on the same day. The newest models of Boeing and Airbus aircraft are highly desired. If an aircraft >300,000lbs MTOW is unavailable, USAF TPS reserves the right to satisfy syllabus requirements with a narrow-body simulator at the request of the contractor. Maneuvers and evaluations, which may include but are not limited to: General flying and handling qualities. Takeoff performance (heavy weight configurations, engine-out, low RCR, etc.). Takeoff speed development (VMCA, VMCG, VMU). Flight control system evaluation (normal and degraded modes). Stall characteristics and recovery. Envelope protection modes (stall, overspeed, pitch & roll limits/rates). Warning systems (EGPWS, CFIT, windshear, etc.). Landing performance (engine-out, low/zero visibility, crosswinds, degraded flight controls, no?flap, etc.). Aircraft automation and flight management system during departure, cruise, arrival, and reroute. Aircraft electronic checklist and takeoff manifest data integration during preflight. Aircraft electronic checklist during a complex EP, such as hydraulic failure. Additional training in historical airline crashes and emergencies. 2. Use of Heavy Simulators in TPS Test Management Projects (TMP) TMPs are team-based training events that are ongoing through the second semester of the TPS curriculum. TMPs can be any real-world test, and although they often include testing developmental sensors, datalinks, weapons, or software modifications on military aircraft, they could also focus on other types of testing with civil aircraft. The Government may request the use of simulators in the development, research, and/or execution of these TMPs. TPS students and staff shall occupy the simulators while it supports TMPs. 3. The Period of Performance for this is one (1) year from award. Offerors are required to submit with their proposal with enough information for the Government to evaluate the requirements detailed in this combined synopsis/solicitation. Offerors shall submit proposals via email, please note the maximum file size is 10MB. Emails over this file size will not be received. Submit only written offers; oral offers will not be accepted. The anticipated magnitude of this effort shall not exceed $350,000.00 total for the entire period of 1 year per offeror. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, DFARS Change 11/10/2025, and DAFAC 2025-1016. (iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number for this acquisition is 611512 �Flight Training� with a size standard of $34M. (v) Period of Performance: The anticipated award is a 1-year purchase order. (vi) The provision at RFO 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors�Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2025), applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed via internet at Acquisition.gov, https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul. Offerors shall prepare their quotations in accordance with RFO 52.212-1. In addition, the following information shall be included: PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION WITHIN YOUR QUOTE: 1. SAM UEI: 2. TIN Number: 3. CAGE Code: 4. Contractor Name: 5. Payment Terms (NET 30) or Discount: 6. Point of Contact Name and Phone Number: 7. Email address: 8. Warranty: 9. Date Offer Expires: 10. FOB Destination: 11. Estimated Delivery Lead Time: (vii) The provision at RFO 52.212-2, Evaluation�Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) applies to this acquisition. ***Please read the evaluation criteria closely. If vendor does not provide a full response, it will be found unresponsive*** The solicitation provides that quotations will be evaluated using a Best Value Continuum. The award will be made on the basis of the best value of each proposal as well as meeting/exceeding the acceptability of technical factors. The technical acceptability factor contains one subfactor: (1) Ability to provide the requested products. The agency will first rank quotations according to best value, from highest to lowest, and will evaluate the highest ranked value quotation as either technically acceptable or unacceptable, reserving the right to evaluate additional quotations for technical acceptability if deemed to be in the best interest of the government. Evaluation Factors: 1. Best Value 2. Technically Acceptability The Government anticipates awarding a single purchase order resulting from the RFQ to the responsible offeror whose quote is responsive to the RFQ and considered to be the Best Value. This is a competitive solicitation using Best Value in which competing offerors technical performance and price will be evaluated to determine the award. Technical areas are more important than Price. (viii) Offerors shall include completed copies of applicable provisions, which are included in the SF1449. Offers will be considered incomplete if these are not included with the quote. (iv) The clause at RFO 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions� Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition. (xi) Additional Contract Requirement or Terms and Conditions: Please find a contemplated list of additional provisions/clauses in the attachments; the final list of clauses is dependent upon actual dollar value of the contract award and may change from those provided in the attachment. (xii) Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS): N/A (xiii) Quote Submission Information: It is the government�s intent to award without discussions. Therefore, each initial quote should contain the offeror�s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer (CO) determines that discussions are necessary. Offers are due by 20 Jul 2026 at 04:00 PM, Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Offers must be sent via email to carlos.barrera.8@us.af.mil. No late submissions will be accepted. (xiv) For additional information regarding this solicitation contact: Contract Officer: Carlos Barrera carlos.barrera.8@us.af.mil QUESTION PERIOD: The period for questions regarding this RFQ will end at 4:00 PM PDT on 13 JuL 2026. Please send all
Who won similar work
9 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Air Force and Space Force), same NAICS 611512.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| MilTrain JV II LLC | 1 | $84.6M | Jan 15, 2026 |
| X-star Inc. | 1 | $78.0M | Mar 23, 2026 |
| AVIX-BGI TECHNICAL SERVICES JV LLC | 1 | $65.9M | Jun 26, 2025 |
| METRO ACCOUNTING & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC | 1 | $32.8M | Jul 31, 2025 |
| KWAAN TECH, LLC | 1 | $30.0M | Sep 9, 2026 |
| CAE USA INC. | 1 | $18.4M | Feb 10, 2025 |
| MACAIR AVIATION LLC | 1 | $15.3M | Jan 24, 2025 |
| SPEKTREWORKS, INC. | 1 | $22K | Feb 20, 2026 |
| REDBIRD FLIGHT SIMULATIONS, INC. | 1 | $20K | Apr 21, 2025 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Sep 9, 2026KWAAN TECH, LLC$30.0ME-3 CAT/CWD
- Mar 23, 2026X-star Inc.$78.0MBomber Supplemental Trainer for Aircrew Readiness (BSTAR) Production Other Transaction SBIR Phase III
- Feb 20, 2026SPEKTREWORKS, INC.$22KSUAS Support Services
- Jan 15, 2026MilTrain JV II LLC$84.6MMQ9 CAT/CWD and ISR Training Support Consolidation
- Jul 31, 2025METRO ACCOUNTING & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC$32.8MRemotely Piloted Aircraft Training Support (RPATS)
- Jun 26, 2025AVIX-BGI TECHNICAL SERVICES JV LLC$65.9MEA-37B/ EC-130H/ A-10C Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development (CAT/CWD)
- Apr 21, 2025REDBIRD FLIGHT SIMULATIONS, INC.$20KRedbird Simulator Upgrade
- Feb 10, 2025CAE USA INC.$18.4MF16 Taiwan Block 20 Simulator Tape 4 Software Upgrade
- Jan 24, 2025MACAIR AVIATION LLC$15.3MUSAFSAM Aeromedical Aviation Laboratory (AAL) Program - Amendment 01
Competitive landscape
For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Air Force, Dept of since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Air Force, Dept of job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.
- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.