Special Notice Regarding Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) Ground Based Training System (GBTS) Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Effort

The contract pertains to the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) Ground Based Training System (GBTS) Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) efforts for the T-6A and T-6B aircraft. Its primary objective is to support the Undergraduate Pilot Training programs of both the United States Air Force and Navy through the provision of pilot task training via various Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs). The program encompasses five distinct types of ATDs, including full flight simulators with extensive visual systems, instrument flight trainers, unit training devices without visual cues, ejection seat replicas for realistic ejection training, and egress procedure trainers that simulate cockpit escape operations. The contract includes not only ongoing support and maintenance but also mandates timely engineering updates to the training devices to maintain synchronization with the evolving aircraft and to address obsolescence. Anticipated to be awarded in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2016, this follow-on contract is expected to have a five-year base period with three additional one-year options. It is intended to facilitate a smooth transition from the current contract that expires at the end of 2016. The JPATS GBTS program will operate at Wright-Patterson, Ohio, and will utilize the Training System Acquisition (TSA) III contract vehicle, which is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) multiple award contract. Key contacts for the contract include the buyer, Edward S. Fisher, and contracting officer Shane Hemmerich, who oversee procurement and contractual administration for the program. Updates and relevant documents such as questions, answers, and bidder resources are made available through official government contracting portals.