Virtual Reality Mobile Aviation Simulation Services (Amendment 0002) 1202SA26R9700
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AI-generated · Feb 04, 2026Develop and deliver virtual reality mobile aviation simulation training to modernize wildfire aviation training for managers and tactical personnel. The contract will provide the equipment and on-site support staff, with the possibility of optional contracted instructors, to deliver standard simulations that are developed jointly by the government and contractor. Simulations will cover entry-level, moderate, and advanced wildfire scenarios for aerial supervisors (including Air Tactical Group Supervisors, Helicopter Coordinators, Air Tactical Supervisors), aerial firefighters (pilots), helicopter crews (Helitack, including Shorthaul and Rappel operations), and Smokejumpers, with potential expansion to other aviation operations and all-risk non-fire scenarios, including Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
Training operations will take place at varying locations, as needed, with content and delivery aligned to the needs of diverse aviation missions.
USDA, Forest Service aviation and interagency partners have a need to evolve training capacity and delivery for aviation managers and tactical resources beyond current capabilities. This contract will provide equipment and support personnel and may include optional contracted instructors to deliver standard course simulations that will be developed between the government and the contractor. The contractor and the government will create entry level, moderate and advanced wildfire-based simulations for aerial supervisors (Air Tactical Group Supervisors, Helicopter Coordinators, Air Tactical Supervisors), aerial firefighters (pilots), Helicopter Crew (Helitack to include Shorthaul and Rappel operations), and Smokejumpers, and may expand to other aviation operations areas to include non-fire all risk simulations as well as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Locations for Training Operations will Vary from place to place.
From Solicitation posted on Feb 03, 2026AMENDMENT 1 - TO CORRECT THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS AND PRICING SHEET, SOLICITATION IS AMENDED TO REFLECT THESE CORRECTIONS. SEE ATTACHED CORRECTED DOCUMENTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES WITH THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS PLEASE EMAIL ME AT RITA.BRUNDAGE@USDA.GOV TO RECIVE THEM. USDA, Forest Service aviation and interagency partners have a need to evolve training capacity and delivery for aviation managers and tactical resources beyond current capabilities. This contract will provide equipment and support personnel and may include optional contracted instructors to deliver standard course simulations that will be developed between the government and the contractor. The contractor and the government will create entry level, moderate and advanced wildfire-based simulations for aerial supervisors (Air Tactical Group Supervisors, Helicopter Coordinators, Air Tactical Supervisors), aerial firefighters (pilots), Helicopter Crew (Helitack to include Shorthaul and Rappel operations), and Smokejumpers, and may expand to other aviation operations areas to include non-fire all risk simulations as well as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Locations for Training Operations will Vary from place to place.
From Solicitation posted on Feb 09, 2026AMENDMENT 2: IS TO CORRECT C.19 MINIMUN AND MAXIMUM, THEN TO EXTEND CLOSING TO 2/17/2026 AT 09:00AM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME DUE TO FEDERAL HOLIDAY ON THE 16TH. AMENDMENT 1 - TO CORRECT THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS AND PRICING SHEET, SOLICITATION IS AMENDED TO REFLECT THESE CORRECTIONS. SEE ATTACHED CORRECTED DOCUMENTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES WITH THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS PLEASE EMAIL ME AT RITA.BRUNDAGE@USDA.GOV TO RECIVE THEM. USDA, Forest Service aviation and interagency partners have a need to evolve training capacity and delivery for aviation managers and tactical resources beyond current capabilities. This contract will provide equipment and support personnel and may include optional contracted instructors to deliver standard course simulations that will be developed between the government and the contractor. The contractor and the government will create entry level, moderate and advanced wildfire-based simulations for aerial supervisors (Air Tactical Group Supervisors, Helicopter Coordinators, Air Tactical Supervisors), aerial firefighters (pilots), Helicopter Crew (Helitack to include Shorthaul and Rappel operations), and Smokejumpers, and may expand to other aviation operations areas to include non-fire all risk simulations as well as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Locations for Training Operations will Vary from place to place.
From Solicitation posted on Feb 11, 2026Notice history
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Solicitation LATEST Posted Feb 11, 2026View changes (3)
- Title: Virtual Reality Mobile Aviation Simulation Services → Virtual Reality Mobile Aviation Simulation Services (Amendment 0002)
- Description: Description was updated
- Response Deadline: Feb 16, 2026 → Feb 17, 2026
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