Bomber Supplemental Trainer for Aircrew Readiness (BSTAR) Production Other Transaction SBIR Phase III
This federal contract opportunity has been awarded to on March 23, 2026.
Award Information
DEPT OF DEFENSE awarded this contract to for $78,005,932 on March 23, 2026, as part of federal procurement initiatives.
This award is part of federal acquisition procurement activities.
- Award Number
- FA68002690002
- Award Amount
- $78,005,932
- Award Date
- March 23, 2026
Key Takeaways
- No response deadline specified - contact the agency for details
- Set-aside for Small Business businesses
- Work to be performed in BARKSDALE AFB, LA
- Industry: Flight Training
Contract Details
- Notice ID
- FA68002690002
- Opportunity Type
- Award Notice
- Agency
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Sub-Agency
- DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
- Office
- FA6800 AFICC 767 ESF
- Posted Date
- Monday, March 23, 2026
- Response Deadline
- Not specified
- NAICS Code
- 611512 - Flight Training
- PSC Code
- U008
- Set-Aside
- Small Business
- Place of Performance
- BARKSDALE AFB, LA, 71110-2269
- Status
- Active
Description
The BSTAR program is designed to enhance the proficiency of bomber aircrew by integrating innovative training solutions, implementing comprehensive training curricula, and addressing unique operational challenges within the B-1 bomber community. It is intended to enhance and sustain foundational airmanship, instrument proficiency, and crew coordination skills outside the primary Mission Design Series (MDS), using a high-tempo, low-cost supplemental trainer. Performance data, training outcomes, and airmanship development trends from this effort will inform decisions regarding sustainment, scaling, and potential enterprise implementation of a steady-state BSTAR Companion Trainer Program. This initiative aligns with USAF strategic objectives to improve B-1 aircrew operational efficiency acros
Why This Opportunity Matters
The Department of DEFENSE is seeking responses for flight training with a set-aside for Small Business businesses in BARKSDALE AFB, LA. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.
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