Award$985.6M

The RAND Corporation National Defense Research Institute (NDRI)view on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

Posted Aug 20, 2026

Arlington, VA

NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # WHS-2025-1564_Award

Awardee: THE RAND CORPORATION

AI Summary

* • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) solicits proposals for the Fixed-Wing Aircrew Training Systems (FITTS) Program, which aims to improve the current training systems used by U.S. military personnel and other government agencies.
• • Due date for submitting proposals is November 13, 2023, with a minimum of two weeks' advance notice for issues or concerns that may affect proposals; submissions shall be in electronic format only to [specified email address].
• • The FAA recognizes 12 distinct functional groups (e.g., training equipment, instructor systems) and six program areas (e.g., aircrew performance requirements, instructional content), which must be addressed through the proposal.
• • Responses are expected to include a detailed description of the methodology, data collection instruments, pilot or usability testing procedures, metrics for evaluation, data storage protocols, interface designs specifications, and contingency plans.

Description

Research, studies, analysis, analytic models, simulations, and wargame exercises that bring together analysts, government officials, academia, and industry to address government challenges, and other technical and analytical support useful for policy and program planning and management by its sponsors.

Award Details

Contract #HQ003426DE016

Award DateJul 2, 2026

Amount$985.6M

AwardeeTHE RAND CORPORATION

Awardee LocationSanta Monica, CA, 90401

Classification

NAICS541715

PSC CodeAC12

Place of Performance

CityArlington

StateVA

ZIP22202

CountryUNITED STATES

Contracting Office

OfficeWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

CityWASHINGTON

StateDC

ZIP203011000

Contacts

Sabrina Watkins-Rock

sabrina.m.watkins-rock.civ@mail.mil

Elizabeth Vaeth(secondary)

elizabeth.i.vaeth.civ@mail.mil