Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-15758
FAA Procurement of Air Traffic Control Simulation Systems and Support Services
Buyer
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
October 05, 2026
Identifier
2026-15758
NAICS
541512, 541330, 541690
This opportunity involves the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, seeking to procure specialized air traffic control (ATC) simulation equipment and related support services for training and operational readiness. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Office: Air Traffic Services - OEMs and Vendors: - Raytheon Technologies (highlighted as the primary OEM for simulation systems) - CAE Inc. - Adacel Technologies - Products/Services Requested: - ATC simulation systems (Raytheon, CAE, Adacel) - Part numbers: RTN-ATC-1000, CAE-ATSIM-200, ADA-SIM-300 - Quantities: 3 Raytheon units, 2 CAE units, 2 Adacel units - Installation, integration, and training services for all systems - Ongoing technical support and maintenance - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Systems must be compatible with existing FAA training infrastructure - Real-time simulation capability for both tower and en-route scenarios - Compliance with FAA cybersecurity and data protection standards - All equipment must be delivered, installed, and operational within 6 months of award - On-site training for FAA personnel required - OEMs are central to this procurement, with Raytheon Technologies specifically highlighted for its ATC simulation solutions.
Description
This action proposes to establish Class C airspace and remove Class D airspace at Wilmington International Airport (ILM), NC. The FAA aims to enhance the efficient management of air traffic operations and reduce the potential for midair collisions in the Wilmington, NC, terminal area. The proposed changes include replacing the existing Class D airspace with Class C airspace and removing the non-regulatory Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA). The proposal would reduce air traffic controller workloads and improve safety by requiring two-way radio communication and transponder use within the new Class C airspace.