Bomber Supplemental Trainer for Aircrew Readiness (BSTAR) Production Other Transaction SBIR Phase III
Award Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA68002690002
- Agency
-
Global Strike Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Awarded
- to X-Star Inc.
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- FA68002690002 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 611512 Flight Training
- Place of performance
- Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command awarded contract FA68002690002 to X-star Inc. on March 23, 2026, for the Bomber Supplemental Trainer for Aircrew Readiness (BSTAR) Production Other Transaction SBIR Phase III program with a contract value of $78,005,931.51. This initiative provides supplemental training solutions designed to enhance the proficiency and operational readiness of B-1 bomber aircrew by integrating innovative training curricula and addressing unique operational challenges specific to the B-1 bomber community. The program focuses on sustaining foundational airmanship, instrument proficiency, and crew coordination skills using a high-tempo, low-cost supplemental trainer platform that will support aircrew development throughout their careers within Air Force Global Strike Command. Performance data and training outcomes from this effort will inform future decisions regarding sustainment, scaling, and potential enterprise-wide implementation of a steady-state BSTAR Companion Trainer Program, ultimately supporting USAF strategic objectives to improve operational efficiency across the bomber fleet.
Notice text
The BSTAR program is designed to enhance the proficiency of bomber aircrew by integrating innovative training solutions, implementing comprehensive training curricula, and addressing unique operational challenges within the B-1 bomber community. It is intended to enhance and sustain foundational airmanship, instrument proficiency, and crew coordination skills outside the primary Mission Design Series (MDS), using a high-tempo, low-cost supplemental trainer. Performance data, training outcomes, and airmanship development trends from this effort will inform decisions regarding sustainment, scaling, and potential enterprise implementation of a steady-state BSTAR Companion Trainer Program. This initiative aligns with USAF strategic objectives to improve B-1 aircrew operational efficiency across its bomber fleet. This program will aim to aid the B-1 aviators through supplemental training throughout the aircrew members’ careers within AFGSC.
Awarded contract FA68002690002 to X-star Inc. for 78005931.51 on 2026-03-23.
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