Royal Saudi Land Forces CH-47F and UH-60M Flight Training Devices
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, ACC-ORLANDO, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) CH-47F and UH-60M Flight Training Devices (FTDs). This effort seeks qualified sources to develop, deliver, and support high-fidelity flight simulation systems for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps (RSLFAC), expanding their organic training capabilities. Responses are due June 15, 2026, by 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for one (1) CH-47F FTD and one (1) UH-60M FTD, both to be installed in Saudi Arabia. Key specifications include:
- FAA FTD Level 7 standards, NVG compatibility, and high-resolution visual systems.
- Vibration and seat-integrated tactile cueing.
- Environmental hardening for dust and sand ingress (MIL-STD-810H, Method 510).
- CH-47F FTD specific: Downgrade from Full Flight Simulator (FFS) to FTD, with contractor-led interoperability with legacy simulators (UH-60L OFT, AH-64Ev4 LCT).
- Common Requirements: Hybrid Agile/Waterfall development, complete technical data package, two years of integrated spare parts, two years of operator and maintenance training, and two years of on-site Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) with minimum staffing of two Field Service Representatives (FSRs) and two Instructor/Pilots (I/Ps) per location.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Sources Sought / Request for Information)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 5 years, beginning Q4 FY27.
- Funding: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer funds.
- NAICS Code: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage).
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 1:00 PM ET.
- Published: June 1, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit responses organized into two parts: Corporate Information and Capabilities and Execution Strategy. Submissions should not exceed 20 pages total, prepared in Microsoft Word. Information requested includes company capabilities, small business status, prime contractor plan, manufacturer status, workshare estimates, subcontractor interest, and specific experience in core simulation, interoperability, environmental hardening, hybrid development, and FMS operations. A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) is required for FMS planning, covering design, development, production, delivery, installation, interoperability, and CLS for both FTDs.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute an invitation for bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP). A Draft Statement of Work (SOW) is available upon request for U.S. Department of Defense contractors only. All submissions are subject to market research review, and proprietary information must be clearly marked.
Primary Point of Contact: Carla Lopez-Pacheco, carla.lopez-pacheco.civ@army.mil, 520-714-5613.