Attachment 1 - SON - FS Flight Control.pdf

STATEMENT OF NEED (SON)

Brand Name - FS Flight Control Licenses

1.0. BACKGROUND

The 19th Air Force (19 AF) sought a prototype solution to streamline pilot training utilizing state-of-the-art commercial solutions. 19 AF invested in Pilot Training Transformation (PTT) to produce quality pilots while integrating emerging technologies and new learning methods. The maintenance and support of these PTT device solutions are based on state-of-the-art commercial simulation environments, hardware solutions for the cockpit simulation environment, and ancillary software elements.

1.1. Customer Organization and Mission: 19 AF mission is to train the world’s finest Airmen and Aviators to deliver 21st Century Airpower for America.

1.2. Program Objective: The program objective is to streamline pilot training utilizing state of the art commercial solutions. Focus areas include software solutions for user portal, simulation environment, Artificial Intelligent (AI) flight instructor, learning management system, and network and data architecture.

1.3. Project Overview: The Brand Name (FS Flight Control) licenses provide a touch optimized instructor station to support multiple installed flight simulators currently in use by 19 AF pilot training programs. The Brand Name licenses provide the ability for Instructor Pilots to generate and modify a specific flight profile with numerous variables, e.g., start/end point, aircraft configuration, weather, etc. to tailor training to individual student needs in real time. There are currently no other products that provide real-time tailoring of instruction that this Brand Name provides. In addition, the current Name Brand licenses are the only commercial product that is accredited for use on the current Authority to Operate (ATO).

2.0. REQUIREMENT

This requirement is for the procurement of 106 Brand Name (FS Flight Control) licenses.

Note: Due to the unique nature of the 19AF/FTCOE, license quantities may need adjustment to accommodate fluctuations in the number of devices.

2.1 Salient Characteristics for a suitable equal: No suitable equal, Brand Name only.

• Touch optimized instructor station to support multiple installed flight simulators.

• Ability for Instructor Pilots to generate and modify a specific flight profile with numerous variables, e.g., start/end point, aircraft configuration, weather, etc.

• Ability to tailor training to individual student needs in real time.

• Accredited current Authority to Operate (ATO) for use on government systems.

3.0. DELIVERY

Required delivery of licenses is 25 July 2026. Request purchase of licenses prior to the delivery date and the countdown to expiration to be from time of activation, not delivery. No physical delivery required, all licenses and support delivered/executed within PTT Portal.

3.1 Period of Performance: Estimated License Subscription/Period of Performance (PoP):

STATEMENT OF NEED (SON)

Brand Name - FS Flight Control Licenses

Base Year - 12 month license: 25 Jul 2026 – 24 Jul 2027 OY1 - 12 month license: 25 Jul 2027 - 24 Jul 2028 OY2 - 12 month license: 25 Jul 2028 – 24 Jul 2029 OY3 - 12 month license: 25 Jul 2029 – 24 Jul 2030 OY4 - 12 month license: 25 Jul 2030 – 24 Jul 2031

3.2 Deliverables: The Contractor shall acquire and deliver the required software and support and/or documentation for the licenses, terms, services schedule, maintenance and support agreement, support plan, documentation, and warranties to 19 AF/A5, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) - Randolph AFB, Texas to be utilized.