Airbus Wide-Body Aircraft Simulator (Level-D) Access and Operations

The contract seeks a subcontractor to provide a fully certified Level-D full-motion simulator for Airbus wide-body aircraft, compliant with either EASA or FAA standards, to support detailed comparative performance testing against a Boeing counterpart. The simulator must replicate real-world flight dynamics and systems with high fidelity to enable accurate evaluation of aircraft behavior under identical operational conditions. The work is to be performed at Edwards, California, with all equipment and operations meeting strict certification and safety benchmarks for flight training and testing environments. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, limiting eligibility to businesses classified as small under the NAICS code 611512, which pertains to other schools and instruction. The solicitation was posted on July 2, 2026, with proposals due by July 20, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Defense through the FA9304 AFTC PZZ office. The purpose of the testing is to generate empirical data for performance benchmarking, likely supporting defense or aviation research initiatives, and requires precise compliance with simulator certification standards as well as full operational readiness upon delivery.