SSJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings document for a single-source procurement action by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RMZB) Contracting Activity.

The contractor must provide five complete TD2 flight simulators, including on-site assembly, installation, and initial calibration for all units. Additional requirements include telephone and internet support for one year following setup completion, software upgrades and patching via external USB/CD for one year post-installation, and a one-year manufacturer warranty. The procurement is justified under RFO 12.102(a) for commercial products and services, citing that only one source is available. The determination identifies Redbird Flight Inc as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole capable vendor for maintenance and proprietary method development, noting that unauthorized service providers would void manufacturer warranties and create asset damage risks. FEEE previously acquired one Redbird TD2 for course integration in early FY26, and this sole-source request ensures continuity of curriculum development standardized for the Redbird platform, facilitating unified training and equipment standardization across all cadre and students while supporting BMET staff. The Contracting Officer, Chris Stokes (AFRL/RMZB), approved this determination on August 3, 2026.