Pilot Simulation Training

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is pursuing a single-source procurement for advanced pilot simulation training, specifically targeting a five-year contract for Type-D qualified full flight simulators for Cessna Citation Longitude and Latitude Aircraft. The procurement encompasses comprehensive training solutions including classroom simulation equipment, flight training devices, and post-flight debriefing systems, with a full motion simulator designed to replicate exact flight characteristics and provide emergency situation training. The intended procurement is specifically for FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training, LLC located in Orlando, Florida, as the sole authorized provider of factory-supported simulation training for these aircraft models. The solicitation was posted on 4/28/25 with a final date for receipt of information on 5/19/25, following Florida Statutes sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3). The training program's key objectives include supporting FDLE's mission of promoting public safety and strengthening domestic security through advanced pilot training capabilities.

The procurement appears to be a non-competitive, single-source contract with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on enterprise types. FlightSafety International is the only identified vendor capable of conducting the Level-D simulator training for initial type ratings, with no alternative training centers in the United States meeting the specified requirements. The estimated contract value is $3,500,000.00, covering the five-year training program. No incumbent vendors are mentioned beyond FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training, LLC, and the procurement seems focused on acquiring specialized simulation technology specifically tailored to Cessna Citation Longitude and Latitude aircraft. The contract will require integration with existing FDLE training infrastructure and technology, with a focus on providing high-fidelity simulation experiences that meet stringent aviation training standards.