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

Overview
AwardeeX-Star
Award IDFA68002690002
Reported Award$78,005,932
AgencyGlobal Strike Command
Award DateMarch 23, 2026
PostedMarch 23, 2026, 9:49 a.m. EDT
Set AsideSmall Business (SBA)
NAICS611512 - Flight Training
PSCU008 - Education/Training- Training/Curriculum Development
Place of PerformanceBarksdale AFB, LA United States
Description
Primary

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.

Contacts
Contact namePaula Owen
Contact emailpaula.owen.1@us.af.mil
Contact phoneNone
Secondary contact nameCapt Grant Wilson
Secondary contact emailgrant.wilson.1@us.af.mil
Secondary contact phoneNone
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