JnA - VariableStabilityAircraftFullySigned__Redacted.pdf

This Justification and Approval (J&A) document covers a sole-source contract for the United States Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS) at Edwards AFB. The contract will be awarded to Calspan LLC for continued specialized flight training services, specifically involving a Variable Stability System (VSS) on the LJ-25 aircraft. The total estimated contract value is $22,327,446.94 for a five-year period from 22 December 2024 to 21 December 2029, with estimated annual costs ranging from $3,986,384.74 in FY 2025 to $5,032,718.89 in FY 2029.

The services include remotely piloted aircraft surrogate training, aircraft dynamics, and control education using a contractor-owned and operated aircraft with specialized support equipment. The contract supports two 142-hour test pilot classes per year, totaling 284 hours, and involves various flight sorties including Variable Stability System Flights, HQ Project Flights, and RPA Performance Data Group flights. Calspan LLC is identified as the sole provider of these highly specialized services, with proprietary algorithms and a unique flight control system that can replicate aircraft dynamics across different aircraft types for training purposes.