SAM #FA3010-ATCoach-Smith

Sources Sought: AT Coach Simulator System and Training for Keesler AFB

This opportunity involves the U.S. Air Force's 334th Training Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base seeking sources for an AT Coach Simulator system to support air traffic control training.

• Government Buyer

  • U.S. Air Force, Air Education and Training Command
  • 81st Contracting Squadron (FA3010 81 CONS CC), Keesler AFB, Mississippi
  • 334th Training Squadron (end user)

• OEMs and Vendors

  • No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the documentation
  • ATCoachGE and ATVoice software are referenced as required solutions

• Products and Quantities Requested

  • ATCoachGE and ATVoice software licenses for Windows OS workstations
  • Hardware for multiple lab configurations, including:
  • Small form factor workstations with Windows OS (multiple, e.g., 9 per lab type)
  • Windows Servers (1 per lab type)
  • Monitors: 32" widescreen LCD, 15" and 24" touchscreen, 22" and 32" curved LCD (various quantities per lab)
  • Standard and STARS QWERTY keyboards with trackballs
  • USB footswitches, headset interface units, noise-canceling PTT headsets
  • Power, display, and networking cables
  • Strip printers
  • Hardware is distributed across six Emcor labs, three non-Emcor labs, two dorm labs, and for lab updates

• Services Requested

  • Up to 80 hours of virtual software training for the ATC radar simulator system
  • One-year warranty for system configuration and troubleshooting
  • Shipping, configuration, installation, and troubleshooting services

• Unique or Notable Requirements

  • System must support STARS-compatible radar training and radio voice simulation
  • Must operate standalone on Windows OS
  • Hardware and software must be installed and configured across multiple lab environments
  • All responses must confirm compliance with government requirements; exceptions must be clearly stated

• Place of Performance and Delivery

  • Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi (334th Training Squadron)
  • Contracting office at 310 M St, Bldg 4605, Keesler AFB, MS 39534-2701

Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation, but market research to determine potential sources for AT Coach for Keesler AFB, MS, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. This notice does not constitute a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Further, we are not at this time seeking proposals; therefore, DO NOT request a copy of a solicitation or submit a proposal as a result of this notice. Responders are advised the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this sources sought and that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the responding party's expense. Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, should one be issued. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise from a response to the notice. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the SAM.gov website for additional information pertaining to this sources sought.

RESPONSE INFORMATION:

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received no later than 2:00 PM CDT, on Thursday April 2nd, 2025. Responses should be emailed to: ian.smith.33@us.af.mil, kristy.hill.1@us.af.mil AND kimberley.alvarez.1@us.af.mil. It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure their email has been received by contacting either the Contract Specialist, Ian Smith at 228-377-1811 or Contracting Officer, Kimberley L. Alvarez, at 228-377-1837 or via email PRIOR to the deadline. Responses and/or inquiries WILL NOT be accepted past the deadline. Interested parties should include their company name, address, phone number, point of contact, CAGE code, company size status and whether they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm. All interested parties must provide a response containing product literature and written statement, confirming they can comply with the government needs as indicated above or in the attached statement of work. All responders to this Sources Sought Notice understand, by submitting this written statement, they are certifying they can meet ALL criteria, with any exceptions to the included criteria being clearly and specifically stated as such within your response’s written statement.

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