The Annual Maintenance & Engineering Support for Aircraft Cabin Research & Safety Management Facility (ACRF) Flexible Aircraft Cabin Simulator (FLEXSIM)
ID: 25-FLEXSIMType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION6973GJ NON-FRANCHISE ACQ SVCOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- TRAINING AIDS AND DEVICES (J069)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/60c7422a723749429878485e6a2560ad/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 21, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is seeking qualified contractors to provide annual maintenance and engineering support for the Aircraft Cabin Research Facility (ACRF) Flexible Aircraft Cabin Simulator (FLEXSIM) located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The procurement aims to establish a five-year contract, beginning in June 2026, to ensure compliance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications while delivering technical, engineering, and administrative assistance for the simulator's repair and maintenance. This facility plays a crucial role in advancing aircraft cabin safety through research and technological improvements, necessitating effective communication and collaboration with equipment manufacturers and governmental organizations. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Request for Information by 3:00 PM Central Time on April 21, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Kimberly Sites at kimberly.sites@faa.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Kimberly Sites
(405) 954-7755
kimberly.sites@faa.gov
Files
Title
Posted
FlexSim_SOW_Draft 2026-31.docx
Mar 19, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting support for the repair and maintenance of the Flexible Aircraft Cabin Simulator (FLEXSIM) at the Aircraft Cabin Research Facility (ACRF) in Oklahoma City, OK. The contractor is expected to deliver technical, engineering, and administrative assistance in compliance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Key responsibilities include managing the repair process, ensuring quality control, providing timely updates, and collaborating with equipment manufacturers and governmental organizations. Deliverables include monthly invoices, status reports detailing progress and risks, and program management repots on a quarterly basis. The facility operates primarily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with work conducted primarily on weekdays. Effective communication through electronic means must be established between the contractor and FAA personnel. This project underscores the FAA's commitment to advancing aircraft cabin safety through research and technological improvements, while emphasizing quality management in executing the contract.
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