Market Survey - Controller Training Solution (CTS) II

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a market survey for the Controller Training Solutions (CTS) II acquisition, seeking comprehensive air traffic controller training and support services nationwide. The requirement encompasses instructional services at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City and over 300 FAA facilities, with objectives including nationwide instructor availability, workforce management of 2,400+ contractor instructors, ATC training curriculum development, and training innovations incorporating emerging technologies like AI. Vendors are required to submit 15-page capability statements addressing eight specific areas by January 16, 2025, demonstrating their ability to provide nationwide training resources, classroom and simulation support, curriculum maintenance, and innovative training approaches. The market survey will inform the FAA's acquisition strategy and determine whether the competition can be set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 611430 (Professional Development Training). Interested vendors must email their responses in Microsoft Word or PDF format, with a 10MB size limit per submission.

The procurement is not currently set aside for any specific small business category, though the FAA is evaluating potential small business set-aside opportunities with a $15 million size standard. The contract will include a three-month transition period from the incumbent CTS contract, suggesting an existing service provider is currently performing similar work. While specific award values are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the requirement - covering training support for 2,400+ contractor instructors across multiple facilities - indicates a substantial contract opportunity. The Statement of Work details extensive requirements including program management, training development, innovation support, and establishing a robust Program Management Organization with dedicated leadership. The contract will likely span multiple years, with an emphasis on continuous improvement of air traffic controller training methodologies and technologies.