One CH-47F and one UH-60M Full Flight Simulator (FFS) to support the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps (RSLFAC) training requirements.
ID: W900KKSAUCH47UH60FFSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-ORLANDOORLANDO, FL, 32826-3224, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

OPERATION TRAINING DEVICES (6930)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ad498a399b4d41ce99b551ab38008549/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), is seeking sources capable of developing and supporting high-fidelity flight simulation systems for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps (RSLFAC). The procurement involves one CH-47F Full Flight Simulator (FFS) and one UH-60M Full Flight Simulator (FFS), with an anticipated performance period of five years starting in the fourth quarter of FY27, funded by foreign customer resources. These flight simulation systems are critical for maintaining pilot proficiency, reducing training costs, and enhancing flight safety for allied military forces. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by October 30, 2025, to the designated contacts, Cory Moore and Jason N. Holden, at the provided email addresses.

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    SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE_SAUDI Flight Sims Final 10SEP2025.pdf
    PEO STRI is seeking information from potential sources for developing and supporting high-fidelity flight simulation systems for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers, specifically for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps (RSLFAC). The requirement includes one CH-47F Full Flight Simulator (FFS) and one UH-60M Full Flight Simulator (FFS), with an anticipated 5-year performance period starting in Q4 FY27, funded by foreign customer funds. Contractors must have expertise in flight simulation, rapid response, spare parts provision, and lifecycle support, including Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), while complying with ITAR and AECA regulations. Personnel supporting on-site activities require a minimum SECRET clearance. The purpose is to identify capable businesses, assess technical capabilities, determine rough order of magnitude for cost and schedule, and identify commercial practices. Responses should detail company capabilities, small business status (if applicable), past experience with flight simulators and FMS, technical capabilities in various simulation aspects, program management plans, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs for each simulator. Additionally, respondents must outline their execution strategy, including technical approach, risk mitigation for international programs, CLS approach in foreign locations, technology transfer, and ITAR compliance.
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