Sole source justification - FS Flight Control.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND

29 Jul 2025

MEMORANDUM FOR 82 CONS/PKA

FROM: 80 FTW/A5/9

SUBJECT: Sole Source Requirements Justification for FS Flight Control

1. Description of the Supplies/Services: FS-Flight Control is a sophisticated software enhancement designed to complement Prepar3D and Immersive Training Devices (ITDs). This powerful instructor station enables real-time scenario manipulation, allowing instructors to seamlessly introduce emergency situations and instantly modify flight parameters. By doing so, it dramatically enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of pilot training.

2. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Extensive internet search revealed FS-Flight Control is the most detailed and relevant piece of software to meet the requirements of the ITDs as an instructor-managed software solution. Other software either lacked features or would require additional manhours to effectively integrate into the current ITD environment.

3. Market Research: We’ve reviewed the specifications for products made by other companies such as SimBrief, ProSim-AR, X-Plane Instructor Station, and others. These software options do not provide the necessary features and/or will not integrate with the existing software on the ITDs. There are no open-source or freeware versions of software that provide the capabilities of FS-Flight Control.

4. Other Factors: FS-Flight Control has proven to be a reliable and effective software option to enable options for pilot training instructors over the last 2 years and is already integrated seamlessly into the ITD environment.

5. A Statement Of The Actions, If Any, The Agency May Take To Remove Or Overcome Any Barriers To Competition Before Making Subsequent Acquisitions For The Supplies Or Services Required. The software requested is specific in nature and unique to the needs of the pilot training ITD software suite. We will continue to monitor the market for additional options; no other viable options exist at this time.

80 FTW/A5/9

1st Ind to 80 FTW/A5/9, 29 Jul 2025, Sole Source Requirements Justification for FS Flight Control

82 CONS/PKA 29 Jul 2025

MEMORANDUM FOR 82 CONS/PKA

The above justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer

2d Ind, 82 CONS/PKA 29 Jul 2025

MEMORANDUM FOR 80 FTW/A5/9

Approved/Disapproved

Contracting Officer Chief