Spatial Disorientation CLS
ID: FA862125RB017Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8621 AFLCMC WNSK SIMSWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7249, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

TRAINING AIDS (6910)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/93c3ccf0544a430bbf78454c44ea05cb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the Spatial Disorientation (SD) training systems utilized in pilot training across multiple Air Force bases. The procurement aims to sustain and enhance the functionality of five existing Gyro Integrated Physiological Trainer (IPT) devices, which are critical for training pilots to recognize and manage spatial disorientation during flight. This training is essential for ensuring pilot safety and operational effectiveness, as it exposes them to typical vestibular and visual illusions encountered in aviation. Interested parties should note that responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are due by January 16, 2026, with the anticipated contract starting in January 2027, structured as a Firm Fixed Price for a base year and five option years. For further inquiries, contact Pamela K. Randall at pamela.randall.1@us.af.mil or John Bowers at john.bowers.7@us.af.mil.

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    Pamela K. Randall
    pamela.randall.1@us.af.mil
    John Bowers
    john.bowers.7@us.af.mil
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    Spatial D (SD) RFI_2026 Re-award.pdf
    The Air Force Program Executive Office (AFPEO) Training, Simulators Division, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a Capability Assessment regarding a Spatial Disorientation (SD) System Trainer (Solicitation #FA862125RB017). This RFI, in accordance with FAR 52.215-3, seeks to gather information from both small and large businesses to determine acquisition strategies for sustaining SD training systems. The program requires Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), modifications, upgrades, and testing for five existing GYRO IPT II devices across five USAF bases. The goal is to enhance SD training, which teaches pilots to recognize, confirm, prevent, and recover from aviation-related spatial disorientation illusions. The anticipated contract, starting January 2027, will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for a base year and five option years. Responses are due by January 16, 2026, and should detail company capabilities, technical competencies, experience in sustaining SD training devices, document maintenance, modification processes, and risk mitigation strategies.
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