Flight Simulators
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA301625Q0171
- Agency
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Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Place of performance
- Jbsa Lackland, Texas 78236, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA), under the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command, is seeking to procure specialized flight simulation equipment to standardize and enhance instrument flight training using a simulated Cessna Caravan environment. The procurement includes ten units each of turboprop controls (TP4L-GA-EP-PPC), FLYGX1000 Professional Simulator Cockpit Software Upgrades, FLYGX1000 Professional Simulator Software Turboprop Upgrades, and Turboprop Add-on software for X-Plane V11 Professional featuring the Caravan 208B aircraft, along with ten software installation service fees and one lot of freight/shipping. The salient characteristics document indicates this is intended as a sole source procurement from PFC, justified by the need to maintain compatibility with IAAFA's existing simulator infrastructure and the familiarity of instructors with the PFC system. The delivery location is specified as the 318 Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas. The pre-solicitation notice has a due date of July 13, 2025, providing potential contractors with a five-day response window.
This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and PSC code 7A21 (IT and Telecom - Business Application Software). The government files indicate that PFC is the anticipated sole source contractor, with the justification emphasizing that only PFC can provide the necessary modifications without disrupting established training curricula or requiring extensive instructor retraining. The procurement involves exactly ten units of each major hardware and software component, suggesting a standardized training environment across multiple simulator stations. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the pre-solicitation documentation, though the specialized nature of the flight simulation equipment and software upgrades indicates a potentially significant investment in training modernization. The procurement timeline appears compressed, with the pre-solicitation posted and due within the same five-day period in July 2025.
Notice text
The Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA) requires the following items to standardize and enhance instrument flight training using a simulated Cessna Caravan environment:
- Ten (10) TP4L-GA-EP-PPC: Turboprop 4-Lever with G/A Button (Emergency Power, Power, Prop, Condition) - Cessna Caravan Style
- Ten (10) FLYGX1000-SIM-ME-C: FLYGX1000 Professional Simulator Cockpit Software Upgrade - to the latest core software version
- Ten (10) FLYGX1000-SIM-T: FLYGX1000 Professional Simulator Software Turboprop Upgrade (per airframe) - Adding Caravan
- Ten (10) TRBPRP-ADD-11: Turboprop Add-on (for X-Plane V11 Professional) - Caravan 208B Aircraft Software
- Ten (10) SERV-PC INSTL: Software Installation Service Fee
- One (1) Lot: Freight / Shipping
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics TOF Simulators.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 318th TRS Training Flight Simulator | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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