Scope
C.1.2 Scope of Services The scope of the Controller Training Solutions II (CTS II) contract includes training and training program support services for the FAA’s controller training requirements.
Market Survey - Controller Training Solutions (CTS) II
Solicitation numberCTS-II-MarketSurvey-002
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF · FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION · 693KA8 SYSTEM OPERATIONS CONTRACTS
Response deadlineSep 11, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
Deadline status8 days remaining
PostedAug 25, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Place of performanceUnited States
Opportunity summary
Source-citedThis Sources Sought RFI seeks industry feedback on developing a firm-fixed-price contract structure for FAA Air Traffic Controller training support services. The goal is to incorporate innovative training technologies while mitigating cost risks for future procurement. [1][4]
Key points
Sources
- CTS_II_FFP_Section_C_Draft_081826.pdf
C.1.2 Scope of Services The scope of the Controller Training Solutions II (CTS II) contract includes training and training program support services for the FAA’s controller training requirements.
- CTS_II_FFP_Section_C_Draft_081826.pdf
The Contractor must provide bi-weekly status reports that document the status and schedule of curriculum development and maintenance activities (CDRL 009).
- CTS_II_Fixed_Price_Market_Survey_Final.pdf
No evaluation of vendors will occur based on this additional information, and vendor participation in any informational session is not a promise for future business with the FAA.
- CTS_II_FFP_Section_C_Draft_081826.pdf
Qualified personnel must be submitted using the Personnel Resume Submission template (CDRL 010) and uploaded into the CTS II Management Database (CDRL 011).
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Public-source intelligence
Source-backed opportunity brief
C.3.2 Facility Access The Government will provide the Contractor with access to FAA facilities where services required under this contract must be performed.
Deliverables
The Contractor must provide bi-weekly status reports that document the status and schedule of curriculum development and maintenance activities (CDRL 009).
Evaluation
No evaluation of vendors will occur based on this additional information, and vendor participation in any informational session is not a promise for future business with the FAA.
Submission
Qualified personnel must be submitted using the Personnel Resume Submission template (CDRL 010) and uploaded into the CTS II Management Database (CDRL 011).
Place of performance
USA
Key dates
Posted Aug 25, 2026; Responses due Sep 11, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC; Archive date Sep 12, 2026
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Notice information
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This Request for Information (RFI) for Air Traffic Controller (ATC) training is being issued in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy 3.2.1.2.1. Responses to this RFI will be used for informational purposes only to support the development of a contracting strategy for ATC training. The information will not be released except as required under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Proprietary information will be protected if appropriately marked. This is not a Screening Information Request or Request for Proposal. The purpose of this announcement is to obtain industry feedback on an updated acquisition strategy as well as the application of innovative training technologies and models for the next generation of ATC Training Support Services program. Historically, these complex training services-encompassing institutional classroom instruction, simulation laboratory support, and curriculum maintenance and development at the FAA Academy and field facilities-have been procured using a Time & Materials (T&M) contract structure for everything other than Program Management activities. Currently, the contract supports two primary locations for instruction: FAA Academy (~40% of value under T&M): Centralized foundational training and workforce development. Field Facilities (~60% of value under T&M): Localized delivery across 300+ nationwide sites (EnRoute centers, TRACONs, and airport control towers). Executive Order 14402 "Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting," directs Federal agencies to prioritize fixed-price (FP) contracts with performance-based considerations to improve efficiency, accountability, and cost control in government procurement. In alignment with this policy, the FAA intends to transition to a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract structure for its ATC training support requirements. The FAA seeks specific industry feedback on how to best structure a future ATC training contract as a FFP vehicle to ensure the continued delivery of world-class training while mitigating cost overruns and performance risks. Additionally, the FAA requests industry feedback on designing a FFP structure that incentivizes contractors throughout the period of performance to continuously identify, evaluate, and integrate innovative methods, technologies, tools, and curricula (such as but not limited to advanced simulation, AI-driven adaptive learning, or updated instruction techniques) without requiring costly or complex contract modifications. Related announcements include: CTS-II-MarketSurvey-001 and 693KA8-25-R-00013
What changed
No field-level changes were detected between related notices.
Notice history
- Sources Sought · LatestPosted Aug 25, 2026 · response deadline Sep 11, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
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