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Justification and Approval (J&A) - Acquisition of a Level Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Level D Qualified 747-8i Full Flight Simulator and Initial Logistics Support Package

Awarded

FA864126CB002JAFederal

Contract Overview

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The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has awarded a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to CAE USA Inc. in the amount of 45,319,364.00 dollars. This procurement, conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), is for the acquisition and installation of one Federal Aviation Administration Level D Qualified 747-8i Full Flight Simulator and an accompanying Initial Logistics Support Package. The simulator will be installed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The contract requirements include the delivery of a commercial FAA Level D certified system featuring specific motion and visual systems, a specialized cockpit environment, and strict adherence to cybersecurity compliance. This non-competitive award was justified based on the determination that CAE USA Inc. is the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency requirements. The procurement was approved by the Competition Advocate on April 6, 2026.

General Info

CAE USA Inc. awarded $45.3M for a 747-8i flight simulator at Joint Base Andrews.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8641 Pres Alft Director Aflcmc Wvbk

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

0, MD, 20762, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

AFLCMC/WVB 747-8i Full Flight Simulator J&A

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 9

Justification (J&A)

AwardedOct 27

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8641 Pres Alft Director Aflcmc Wvbk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7108, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8641 Pres Alft Director Aflcmc Wvbk

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7108, USA

Contacts

Justin Ternent-Wittenbach Contract Specialist

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James Eric Contracting Officer

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Full Description

In accordance with RFO 6.301, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/WVB), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is posting the redacted Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition supporting contract award FA8641-26-C-B002.

This sole source contract was awarded to CAE USA Inc., Tampa, Florida, on a firm-fixed-price basis in the amount of $45,319,364.00 under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by RFO 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The requirement encompasses the acquisition and installation of one (1) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Level D Qualified 747-8i Full Flight Simulator (FFS) at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and the procurement of an Initial Logistics Support Package (ILSP).

The redacted J&A document is attached to this notice in accordance with RFO Part 5 and RFO Part 6 public posting requirements.