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

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa68002690002

- Solicitation number: FA68002690002
- Notice type: Award notice
- Status: Awarded to X-star Inc. Shreveport for $78,005,931.51
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA6800 Aficc 767 Esf (FA6800)
- NAICS: 611512 Flight Training
- Product or service code: U008 Training/Curriculum Development
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Barksdale AFB, Louisiana
- First posted: March 23, 2026
- Last posted: March 23, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2097f9caea3f4d7e92374ee5f7aed366/view

## Description

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.

## Publications

- March 23, 2026: Award notice. Notice 2097f9caea3f4d7e92374ee5f7aed366. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2097f9caea3f4d7e92374ee5f7aed366/view

## Points of contact

- Paula Owen, paula.owen.1@us.af.mil
- Capt Grant Wilson, grant.wilson.1@us.af.mil

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