Bomber Supplemental Trainer for Aircrew Readiness (BSTAR) Production Other Transaction SBIR Phase III FA68002690002
Summary
AI-generated · Mar 24, 2026Provide a high-tempo, low-cost supplemental trainer for B-1 bomber aircrews to enhance proficiency outside the primary Mission Design Series (MDS). Create and integrate innovative training solutions and comprehensive curricula tailored to address unique operational challenges in the B-1 community, aiming to sustain foundational airmanship, instrument proficiency, and crew coordination. The effort will collect performance data and training outcomes to inform decisions on sustainment, scaling, and potential enterprise implementation of a BSTAR Companion Trainer Program.
Structured as an Other Transaction SBIR Phase III production effort, the BSTAR program seeks to deliver a production-ready trainer aligned with USAF objectives to improve B-1 aircrew readiness and efficiency across the bomber fleet. It targets long-term training support for B-1 aviators throughout their careers within Air Force Global Strike Command, emphasizing data-driven, scalable training solutions.
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 across its bomber fleet. This program will aim to aid the B-1 aviators through supplemental training throughout the aircrew members careers within AFGSC.
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Posted: Mar 23, 2026
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 air...
Awardees
| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-star Inc. | DYQGA2WG3EW8 | 05L25 | Shreveport, LA |
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