VIRTUAL REALITY MOBILE AVIATION SIMULATION SERVICES (AMENDMENT 0002)

AI Summary

The USDA Forest Service is seeking contractors to provide virtual reality mobile aviation simulation services. This contract will enhance training for aviation managers and tactical resources, including the development of wildfire-based simulations for various aerial operations. The closing date for proposals is extended to February 17, 2026, due to a federal holiday.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: 1202SA26R9700
Notice Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted Date: February 11, 2026
Response Deadline: February 17, 2026
NAICS Code: 541618 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: F003
Issuing Office: USDA FOREST SERVICE
Sub-Agency: FOREST SERVICE
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Primary Contact: Kay Brundage
City: BOISE
State: ID
ZIP Code: 83705
AI Product/Service: service

Description

AMENDMENT 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.

Key dates

February 11, 2026Posted Date
February 17, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

AI search tags

virtual reality training aviation services firefighting training simulation services unmanned aircraft systems

Frequently asked questions

VIRTUAL REALITY MOBILE AVIATION SIMULATION SERVICES (AMENDMENT 0002) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.