Systems Test Instruction (Mission Systems & Payloads)

The contract requires the provision of specialized instruction on testing mission systems and payloads, including sensors, communications, avionics, and integrated platforms, with a focus on practical, hands-on training grounded in real-world operational scenarios. The contractor must develop comprehensive lab exercises and case studies that replicate actual test conditions to ensure trainees gain actionable, mission-relevant skills in system evaluation and performance validation. This effort is intended to enhance the readiness and proficiency of personnel tasked with validating complex aerospace systems under realistic operational constraints. The work is to be performed at Edwards, California, with a performance location tied to the specific facility there, and the contract falls under NAICS code 611430, indicating it is classified as a professional and technical training service. It is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, managed by the FA9304 AFTC PZZ organization, with a submission deadline of May 21, 2026, and a posting date of May 5, 2026. No set-aside provisions or specific organizational types are designated, and the contract aims to directly support defense test and evaluation capabilities through targeted educational content and immersive training environments.