9220-26-R-IFBD-00002

The Mississippi Department of State University (DSU) has issued a bid solicitation (9220-26-R-IFBD-00002) for an Advanced Aviation Training Device, seeking a full-motion flight simulator that meets Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards for Level C or Level D certification. The procurement targets a comprehensive aviation training solution that includes a complete cockpit mock-up with functional controls, advanced avionics systems, and a motion platform capable of supporting commercial pilot training and certification activities. Bidders are required to submit detailed technical specifications, comprehensive manufacturing documentation, official FAA certification letters, and demonstrate robust support and maintenance capabilities for the proposed training device. The solicitation was posted on December 3, 2025, with proposals due by January 6, 2026, marking a critical procurement for enhancing aviation training infrastructure. The technical specifications document establishes rigorous performance criteria and qualification standards that will be used to evaluate potential advanced aviation training devices for potential selection and implementation.

While the provided documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, the procurement appears focused on securing a high-performance aviation training technology solution for Mississippi's educational and training ecosystem. The technical complexity of the required Advanced Aviation Training Device suggests that potential respondents will likely be specialized aerospace training equipment manufacturers or advanced simulation technology providers with demonstrable FAA certification experience. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documentation, though the sophisticated technical requirements imply a significant capital investment. The procurement appears designed to upgrade or replace existing aviation training infrastructure, though no information about incumbent vendors or current systems was provided. Interested vendors will need to demonstrate not only technical compliance with FAA certification standards but also provide comprehensive evidence of their ability to support and maintain the proposed advanced training device throughout its operational lifecycle.