UNSPSC 25191504: Aircraft flight simulators or trainers

UNSPSC 25191504 Aircraft flight simulators or trainers is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure flight simulation equipment, software, and related training and maintenance services for aviation education and pilot training programs. Recent solicitations show school districts and universities buying full-motion and stationary flight simulators certified at multiple FAA levels (Full Flight Simulator, Flight Training Device, Aviation Training Device, Basic Aviation Training Device), classroom management and air traffic control simulation software, professional development and instructor training, ongoing maintenance and parts support, and customized flight training curriculum. Issuing bodies include public school districts and state universities with aviation or career-focused training programs.

Geographic activity centers on Texas and Florida. The School Board of Volusia County, Florida posted a single-source procurement for Redbird Advanced Aviation Training Devices, Basic Aviation Training Devices, non-certified Jay simulators, and complementary TRACON classroom management software and professional development services, with an estimated annual not-to-exceed expenditure of $1 million and protests due May 11, 2026. Dallas Independent School District issued RFP ZP-250274 for flight simulation systems, equipment, and maintenance services on an as-needed basis, including full-motion single-engine and Citation jet simulators and stationary and desktop introductory simulators for installation at Career Institute West with summer 2027 operational deadline, one-year base term with two one-year renewal options, and an aspirational SBE participation goal of 30 percent weighted up to 20 percentage points, with proposals due July 30, 2026. Texas State University posted RFP #754-TXST-2026-RFP-483-VPGOI for air traffic control tower and TRACON simulation equipment, voice capabilities, training, and support services, with proposals due June 22, 2026.