Pre-Decisional/Draft Key Performance Parameters and Key System Attributes

The contract notification informs industry and interested parties about a modification to the draft In-Flight Refueling Key System Attribute (KSA) as detailed in the "Draft Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and Key System Attributes (KSAs)" matrix originally released in October 2012. The updated draft development threshold for this KSA requires that APT T-X simulators must be capable of conducting in-flight receiver refueling training with full visual display, using a boom-equipped tanker. The draft objective specifies that the training should include both wet and/or dry hook-up capabilities. It is emphasized that this is still a draft requirement aimed at market research and remains pre-decisional, with final requirements to be established only upon release of the final request for proposal (RFP). The contract information indicates that the solicitation number for this effort is TXAdvancedPilotTrainerFsS, with a posting date of October 21, 2013. The contract is associated with the NAICS code 611512, which relates to flight training services. No specific agency name or office address is provided, but the contracting point of contact is Kevin Christian, who can be reached via email at william.christian@wpafb.af.mil. Questions or comments regarding the draft KSA should be directed to him at the Training Aircraft Division, located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The contract remains in a pre-decisional status as part of market research efforts.