Controller Training Solutions (CTS) II Draft SIR Sections C, L, and M

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking industry feedback on draft solicitation documents for the Controller Training Solutions (CTS) II contract, which will provide comprehensive air traffic controller training support services. This procurement covers instructional services at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City and at 181 air traffic control facilities across the United States, including airports, air route traffic control centers, and TRACONs. The contractor will be responsible for providing qualified instructors, developing and maintaining training curriculum, conducting classroom and simulation training, and supporting innovation in air traffic controller training methodologies. The solicitation will use a "Best Value" source selection approach with evaluation factors including Program Management Approach, Technical Approach, Past Performance, Cost/Price, and Small Business Subcontracting Plan, with adjectival ratings ranging from Excellent to Unsatisfactory for technical volumes. Industry stakeholders have until August 1, 2025 at noon to submit questions and feedback through the provided Excel template to stephen.shaffer@faa.gov and stephen.mostow@faa.gov.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and will be awarded as a single Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Time and Materials or Firm Fixed Price task orders. The solicitation includes specific subcontracting goals requiring 43.02% of subcontract dollars to small businesses, with additional 5% allocations to small disadvantaged, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The contract encompasses 22 distinct labor categories with extensive qualification requirements, ranging from Program Managers to Academy Instructors, Field Instructors, Remote Pilot Operators, and Technical Writers, with most positions requiring 3-10 years of specific professional experience. The comprehensive scope includes support across multiple FAA regions including Seattle-Alaska, Atlanta, Boston, New York, Fort Worth, Albuquerque, Denver-Salt Lake, Chicago, Kansas City, Indianapolis-Memphis, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Houston, and Miami. The document does not specify contract values or incumbent information, and the Past Performance evaluation factors are still under development with a revised draft to be posted later.