NIGP 03547: Flight Simulator

NIGP 03547 Flight Simulator, an Item code, encompasses full-motion and stationary flight training devices, air traffic control simulation systems, and associated maintenance and support services that state and local educational institutions procure for aviation training programs. Recent solicitations show school districts and public universities buying integrated simulation systems including full-motion single-engine and jet simulators, basic aviation training devices, air traffic control tower and TRACON systems, desktop introductory simulators, and comprehensive maintenance, parts supply, and operator training to support FAA-certified flight training environments. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and public universities—Dallas Independent School District, Texas State University, and the School Board of Polk County, Florida—procuring equipment and services for career and technical education aviation programs and air traffic control training curricula.

Dallas Independent School District issued RFP ZP-250274 on June 28, 2026, requesting flight simulation systems, equipment, and maintenance services district-wide on an as-needed basis with proposals due July 30, 2026, specifying delivery and commissioning of full-motion single-engine simulators with six degrees of freedom, full-motion Citation jet simulators, stationary single-engine simulators, specialty simulators for crosswind landings and takeoff scenarios, and desktop introductory simulators at Career Institute West by Summer 2027, along with ongoing service, preventive maintenance, replacement parts, and Hobbs hour reporting support; the contract term is one year with two successive one-year renewal options. Texas State University issued RFP 754-TXST-2026-RFP-483-VPGOI on June 22, 2026, for air traffic control simulation equipment and related services including tower and TRACON systems with a June 22, 2026 response deadline. The School Board of Polk County, Florida, issued two qualification requests in April 2026 for aviation training devices with FAA-approved basic aviation training devices, flight simulation software including Lockheed Martin Prepar3D v5, and air traffic control simulation software, and for integrated CNC training simulators with control software and related tooling, both due March 24, 2026. Activity concentrates in Texas and Florida.