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Bomber Supplemental Trainer for Aircrew Readiness (BSTAR) Production Other Transaction SBIR Phase III FA68002690002

Solicitation FA68002690002 Copied Notice ID 2097f9caea3f4d7e92374ee5f7aed366 Copied DEPT OF DEFENSE — FA6800 AFICC 767 ESF
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Posted
Mar 23, 2026
Deadline
No deadline
Set-aside
SBA
NAICS
611512
PSC
U008

Summary

AI-generated · Mar 24, 2026

Provide 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.

From Award Notice posted on Mar 23, 2026

Notice history

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Details

Solicitation number FA68002690002
Notice ID 2097f9caea3f4d7e92374ee5f7aed366
Award number FA68002690002
Notice type Award Notice
Product / Service (PSC) U008
NAICS 611512
Place of performance Fort Johnson, Louisiana
Archive date Apr 07, 2026

Award Information

Awardee
1
Total Awarded
$78,005,931.51
Award Date
Mar 23, 2026

Award Notices

Bomber Supplemental Trainer for Aircrew Readiness (BSTAR) Production Other Transaction SBIR Phase III View Notice

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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Contacts

primary
Paula Owen

Email

secondary
Capt Grant Wilson

Email

Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND
FA6800 AFICC 767 ESF

Place of Performance

Fort Johnson, Louisiana
USA

Dates

Posted Mar 23, 2026 4 months ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 1 day ago
Awarded Mar 23, 2026 4 months ago