The United States Air Force is to continue working with ATC training and simulation provider Adacel on its ATC tower simulation system for up to another five years.
The US$27 million deal announced last month specifies a base year period of performance and the option for another four years after for Adacel to provide the US Air Force’s Tower Simulator System (TSS) program.
Adacel has been the prime contractor for the USAF TSS Contractor Logistics Support and Training System Support Center contract for over 20 years since it was originally awarded in 2002, with the first system installed that year at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
Adacel supports TSS units across the USAF, Air Force Reserve Command, and Air National Guard at both Contiguous United States and Outside the Continental United States locations.
The TSS program’s scope of work for Adacel includes Program Management, TSS System Performance of minimum operational Availably Rate, TSS Maintenance Support, TSSC operations, TSS Technical Support, System Relocations, TSS Site Activation and Deployment activities, Visual Database (VDB) and model development and modifications, and software enhancements.
Daniel Verret, CEO of Adacel said, “Our 22-year partnership with the US Air Force has been a cornerstone of Adacel’s success. Looking ahead, our commitment to delivering premier, tailor-made ATC training solutions to the USAF remains firm. Our involvement in the world’s largest military TSS program is a testament to Adacel’s core value of empowering our customers and teams to reach their utmost potential.
“We are fully committed to the continuous improvement, support, and careful maintenance of these systems for years to come.”
Edgar A. Wright, executive director, headquarters Air Force Flight, Standards Agency said, “Continuing this partnership enhances our training capabilities and reinforces our dedication to providing US Air Force controllers with the best possible resources. The proven track record of the MaxSim tower simulator, combined with Adacel’s consistent innovative enhancements and exceptional customer support offers an unparalleled training advantage that we are proud to bring the USAF air traffic controller community.”