City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #SS14-MJ-0426

Award for Sole Source Aviation Training System for Polk County Public Schools

This award summary covers the sole source procurement of a comprehensive aviation training system for Polk County Public Schools' Career, Technical, and Adult Education program. - Government Buyer: - School Board of Polk County, Florida (Polk County Public Schools, Purchasing & Printing Services) - OEMs and Vendors: - Redbird Flight (sole source OEM and manufacturer of Redbird Simulators) - Products and Quantities: - Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD) or equivalent (1 unit) - FAA-approved, professional flight controls, expandable avionics - TRACON simulation software (1 unit) - Air traffic control simulation - Navigator training software (1 unit) - Flight planning and navigation - High-performance computer (1 unit) - Intel i7-12700K or equivalent, 12 cores, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, graphics card for multi-monitor - 27-inch micro-bezel monitor (1 unit) - 1920x1080 resolution, suitable for simulation - Steam panel monitor expansion kit (1 unit) - Steam gauge instrument display panel - Monitor expansion hardware and mounting components (1 unit) - Keyboard tray system (1 unit) - Adjustable, ergonomic - Services Included: - Installation and system configuration (on-site) - Training for staff - Warranty support for all equipment and software - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All hardware and software must be compatible with professional-grade flight simulation platforms (e.g., Lockheed Martin Prepar3D v5 or equivalent) - System must support FAA-approved training hours and be suitable for classroom use - Solution must be expandable and include technical support - Redbird Flight is the sole source OEM for all items - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Polk County Public Schools, Bartow, Florida - Polk County, Florida

Description

The School Board of Polk County, Florida is seeking qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive aviation training solution. This includes FAA-approved aviation training devices, associated software such as TRACON simulation and Navigator training software, high-performance computer hardware, monitor expansion components, and related accessories. The procurement is a sole source award intended to support the aviation training program with installation, training, and warranty support included. Vendors must meet specified technical requirements and submit responses by March 24, 2026.

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