69--H-1 LOT V TRAINING SYSTEM PROCUREMENT FOR TWO AH-1Z FLIGHT TRAINING DEVICEs (FTDs)

The contract, titled "69--H-1 LOT V TRAINING SYSTEM PROCUREMENT FOR TWO AH-1Z FLIGHT TRAINING DEVICEs (FTDs)," involves a sources-sought request issued by the Department of Defense's NAWCTSD for the procurement of two AH-1Z flight training simulators. The solicitation number is N6134015R2428, and the request was posted on April 28, 2015. The purpose of this request is to gather industry feedback regarding the aero modeling requirements for the simulators, specifically addressing whether the NAVAIR CASTLE format is mandatory for use in the simulator development or if alternative aero models that meet performance specifications could be utilized. The response clarifies that there is no strict requirement mandating use of the Government-furnished CASTLE aero model for the effort. Contractors may propose alternative models provided they satisfy the performance specifications outlined for the flight training devices. This flexibility aims to encourage innovation and leverage industry expertise in aero model development, verification, validation, and integration. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 333318 and is managed by the NAWCTSD office located in Orlando, Florida, supporting the Department of Defense’s training systems division.