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This is a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information (RFI) announcement to afford industry an opportunity to provide information regarding their capabilities to provide commercial items and services. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. USAF Test Pilot School is looking to award a one-year Purchase Order to vendors who can provide Heavy Aircraft Simulator Services to support staff evaluation and qualitative evaluation flights. Requirements: 1. Test Pilot School (TPS) is requesting A Boeing Wide-Body (>300,000lbs MTOW) full-motion, Level-D simulator. An Airbus Wide-Body (>300,000lbs MTOW) full-motion, Level-D simulator. The simulators are required to be in the same location to allow students and faculty to complete a side-by-side comparison of the aircraft on the same day. The newest models of Boeing and Airbus aircraft are highly desired. If an aircraft >300,000lbs MTOW is unavailable, USAF TPS reserves the right to satisfy syllabus requirements with a narrow-body simulator at the request of the contractor. Maneuvers and evaluations, which may include but are not limited to: General flying and handling qualities. Takeoff performance (heavy weight configurations, engine-out, low RCR, etc.). Takeoff speed development (VMCA, VMCG, VMU). Flight control system evaluation (normal and degraded modes). Stall characteristics and recovery. Envelope protection modes (stall, overspeed, pitch & roll limits/rates). Warning systems (EGPWS, CFIT, windshear, etc.). Landing performance (engine-out, low/zero visibility, crosswinds, degraded flight controls, no‑flap, etc.). Aircraft automation and flight management system during departure, cruise, arrival, and reroute. Aircraft electronic checklist and takeoff manifest data integration during preflight. Aircraft electronic checklist during a complex EP, such as hydraulic failure. Additional training in historical airline crashes and emergencies. 2. Use of Heavy Simulators in TPS Test Management Projects (TMP) TMPs are team-based training events that are ongoing through the second semester of the TPS curriculum. TMPs can be any real-world test, and although they often include testing developmental sensors, datalinks, weapons, or software modifications on military aircraft, they could also focus on other types of testing with civil aircraft. The Government may request the use of simulators in the development, research, and/or execution of these TMPs. TPS students and staff shall occupy the simulators while it supports TMPs. 3. The Period of Performance for this is one (1) year from award. The AFTC anticipates awarding a contract under the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 611512 with a standard size of $34,000,000 dollars and a Product Service Code (PSC) of U099. A Purchase order contract lasting one (1) year will be contemplated. System for Awa…

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