Advanced Pilot Training (APT) Family of Systems (FoS) Program

Reference the 05 Aug 2009 RFI Posting: Please note that the deadline for submitting responses has been extended to 25 Sep 2009. 

This is a subsequent request for additional information in support of continued market research. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. All responsible businesses that are able to provide the entire Advanced Pilot Training (APT) Family of Systems (FoS) are encouraged to respond to this RFI. This RFI is a continuation of a market research effort being conducted by Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) to collect information on high-performance, two-seat military jet trainer aircraft and ground-based training systems to include full-fidelity simulators, courseware and other virtual/computer based training applications. These elements should be presented as a Family of Systems (FoS) that facilitate the accomplishment of the objectives of the USAF Advanced Pilot Training Fighter/Bomber (FB) Track including the Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals Course (IFF). There are five fighter flying training requirements that lend themselves to two-seat instruction prior to performing them solo: sustained high-G operations, air-refueling, night vision imaging systems operations, air-to-air intercepts, and data-link operations; any submitted FoS should be capable of performing all of these functions plus all other required syllabus events. Note: The aircraft does not necessarily have to be capable of all functions; for example the air refueling could be accomplished in a full-fidelity simulator.

This is a combined Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information (RFI). This Sources Sought Synopsis is in support of a market research effort being conducted by Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) to determine potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements of the future Advanced Pilot Training (APT) Family of Systems (FoS). The APT FoS will utilize a broad range of ground (e.g., simulators, computer based training, etc.) and flight training systems as part of an integrated family of systems.