Redbird Flight Simulation Equipment and Software
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- SS-2026-6035-KK
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- 49211834 Skydive simulator
- 43232607 Flight control software
- 25191504 Aircraft flight simulators or trainers
- 25191501 Ground support training systems
- 25202105 Aerospace head up display HUDs
- 25191601 Spacecraft flight simulators
- 43232601 Aviation ground support software
- 25202100 Flight instrumentation
- 25202101 Aerospace cockpit indicators
- 25202102 Aerospace cockpit gauges
- Points of contact
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- Joslyn Wilson jwilson@volusia.k12.fl.us
- Enid Kunce etkunce@volusia.k12.fl.us (386) 734-7190
- Kristine Kessler klkessle@volusia.k12.fl.us (386) 734-7190
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About this opportunity
The School Board of Volusia County, Florida, intends to procure Redbird flight simulation equipment and software through a single-source exemption process, with protests due May 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM via VendorLink. The sole-source designation eliminates competitive bidding; Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. (Kyle, Texas) is the exclusive manufacturer and provider of all specified equipment and services.
The scope encompasses Redbird Advanced Aviation Training Devices (MCX, FMX, MX2, SD, LD), Basic Aviation Training Devices (TD, TD2), non-certified Jay and Jay Velocity simulators, MCX and TRACON classroom management software, TRACON Communications Kits, professional development services for simulator integration, a Simulated Flight Program with custom flight training scenarios, and Redbird GIFT PPL software for private pilot training. The single-source justification rests on Redbird's unique position as the sole manufacturer of all specified equipment combined with exclusive provision of complementary professional development and customized training services.
The estimated annual not-to-exceed expenditure is $1 million. Contract term and renewal options are not specified. Per School Board Policy, this single-source determination remains valid for one year from Board approval and must be revalidated annually.
Vendors wishing to protest the single-source determination must submit detailed justification and current pricing via VendorLink by May 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM, demonstrating that like or comparable products are available from alternative vendors. The School Board reserves the right to determine product equivalence. Failure to protest within the prescribed timeframe constitutes a waiver of proceedings under Florida Statutes Chapter 120. Procurement inquiries should be directed to Kristine Kessler, Procurement Buyer, at 386-734-7190 Extension 20390 or klkessle@volusia.k12.fl.us.
Opportunity text
The School Board of Volusia County, Florida, intends to procure the following items through the Single Source process: Items include, but are not limited to: o Redbird Advanced Aviation Training Devices o Redbird Basic Aviation Training Devices o Non-Certified Jay and Jay Velocity simulators o MCX and TRACON classroom management software o TRACON Communications Kits o Professional Development to integrate Redbird Simulators o Simulated Flight Program o Redbird GIFT PPL software
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