International Standard for VoIP in Air Traffic Control (ATC) Training
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION693KA8 SYSTEM OPERATIONS CONTRACTSWASHINGTON, DC, 20591, USA

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Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAINING (U012)

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https://sam.gov/opp/35069e91571d493dadc39967f661cffc/view
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    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide training on the newly approved international standard for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) in Air Traffic Control (ATC). The procurement involves two five-day training courses for a maximum of 32 attendees at the FAA's Oklahoma City location, with options for four additional courses at various FAA sites, including the William J. Hughes Technical Center and FAA Headquarters. This training is critical for ensuring that personnel are proficient in the latest VoIP technologies and their applications in aeronautical communications, including practical lab sessions using ED-137C emulators. Interested parties should submit a capability statement of no more than five pages to demonstrate their ability to meet the FAA's requirements, with inquiries directed to Alex Athans at alex.athans@faa.gov or Shaun Miles at shaun.miles@faa.gov.

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