Black Hornet 3 Flight Simulator

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Hood is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for procuring three Black Hornet 3 PRS G2 Simulators with USB controllers. The primary objective is to obtain a stand-alone flight training system for Nano Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (NUAV) operators, specifically designed to provide a safe and controlled training environment that minimizes equipment loss during initial and refresher training. The simulator is a FLIR-developed product that includes a USB controller, transport case, and UAS simulation software, intended to be used with a standard Windows laptop (which is not included in the procurement). Potential vendors are encouraged to demonstrate their qualifications and experience in supplying this specialized training equipment. Interested parties should contact the contracting officer, Jong D. Lee, via email at jong.d.lee2.mil@army.mil for additional information or clarification about the opportunity.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this contract opportunity, suggesting it is open to a broad range of potential contractors. The procurement is classified under the Software Publishers NAICS category (513210) and the IT and Telecom Storage Products PSC category (7K20), which provides additional context for the type of goods being sought. The specific Black Hornet 3 Simulator has a manufacturer part number S006000 and currently has no assigned National Stock Number (NSN). The notice was posted on April 8, 2025, with a response deadline of April 11, 2025, indicating a very short window for potential vendors to express interest. While no specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the documentation, the procurement is for three simulator units, suggesting a focused and potentially targeted acquisition effort by the Army's Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Hood.