Heavy Aircraft Simulator Services

2026-11-03

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information ( RFI ) announcement to afford industry an opportunity to provide information regarding their capabilities to provide commercial items and services . This is not a Request for Quotation ( RFQ ) or an Invitation for Bid ( IFB ), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the U . S . Government to form a binding contract . USAF Test Pilot School is looking to award a one - year Purchase Order to vendors who can provide Heavy Aircraft Simulator Services to support staff evaluation and qualitative evaluation flights . Requirements : 1 . Test Pilot School ( TPS ) is requestingA 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 . The AFTC anticipates awarding a contract under the associated North American Industry Classification System ( NAICS ) code 611512 with a standard size of $ 34 , 000 , 000 dollars and a Product Service Code ( PSC ) of U099 . A Purchase order contract lasting one ( 1 ) year will be contemplated . System for Award Management ( SAM . gov ) registration is mandatory for this contract ( see SAM . gov website at ( https :// sam . gov / content / home ). Responses will contribute to the Market Research Report as part of the acquisition strategy development process . Sources responding are invited to provide input and recommendations concerning contract type , contract clauses , and other aspects of the acquisition and anything else that may help to develop an efficient and effective acquisition strategy . If sufficient responsible and capable sources are identified , a formal RFP will be posted on SAM . gov . Interested parties are requested to furnish a capability statement detailing their capabilities to provide these services , including highlights of experience on similar government or commercial contracts / agreements . In addition , please indicate the following : Business size ( Large or Small ) Cage Code / DunsA list of any contracts or agreements similar in nature including : Program / project nameContract number or other identifiersAdministering office / addressPoint of contact with the current telephone number / Email AddressThe AFTC will not pay for information or comments provided and will not recognize any cost associated with submission of comments . Please provide your response in Microsoft Word or a Microsoft Word compatible format . Submissions should be to the point and no more than 10 double space pages . Responses shall not be proprietary and will be unclassified . Interested vendors should submit responses no later than 1 May 2026 by 16 : 00pm Pacific Daylight Time ( PDT ). Replies to this RFI should be sent via email to : Carlos Barrera ; carlos . barrera . 8 @ us . af . mil

California

2026-05-10