F-35 Hand on Throttle and Stick HOTAS

Award NoticeNo Set AsideAwarded

This federal contract opportunity has been awarded to on February 27, 2026.

Award Information

This solicitation resulted in an award to for approximately $1,142,932 on February 27, 2026. Similar contracts are typically issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE under 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing).

Award Number
FA930226P0016
Award Amount
$1,142,932
Award Date
February 27, 2026

Key Takeaways

  • No response deadline specified - contact the agency for details
  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in EDWARDS AFB, CA
  • Industry: Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Contract Details

Notice ID
FA930226P0016
Opportunity Type
Award Notice
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA9302 AFTC PZZ
Posted Date
Friday, February 27, 2026
Response Deadline
Not specified
PSC Code
6910
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
EDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185
Status
Active

Description

The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB, CA issued a sole source contract to Stirling Dynamics Limited, 230 Bristol Business Park, Stoke Gifford Bristol BS16 1FJ, United Kingdom. The contract was executed by means of competition other than full and open. This is due to the custom-made F-35Hand on Throttle and Stick (HOTAS) 80Hz by Stirling Dynamics Limited for Building 1030. Stirling Dynamics Limited are the manufacturer of the HOTAS 80Hz that best fits the requirement. Description of Work: F-35 Hand on Throttle and Stick (HOTAS) 80Hz 032A000-002 Simulated Sticks Excluding Grips, Qty of 7 033A000-002 Simulated Throttles Excluding Grips, Qty of 7 9021490300-7 Essex F-35 JSF Side stick Grip, Qty of 6 9021490400-1 Essex F-35 JSF Throttle Gri

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is seeking responses for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in EDWARDS AFB, CA. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.