The U.S. Air Force has awarded BILT Inc., a Texas-based company, a significant contract valued at nearly $15 million for 3D/XR training and support. This firm-fixed-price agreement aims to enhance training, maintenance, and operational procedures for the BILT application, benefiting the Air Combat Command’s Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection Directorate.
According to a statement from the U.S. Department of Defense, the contract, totaling $14,999,050, was secured by BILT Inc. through a sole-source acquisition, specifically a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 2 direct award selection. This type of award allows businesses that have already demonstrated the feasibility of their innovation to move directly into full-scale research and development.
Work associated with this contract will be carried out at BILT Inc.’s facilities in Grapevine, Texas, and at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. The U.S. Department of Defense indicated that the project is slated for completion by June 30, 2029.
To commence the initiative, fiscal year 2025 research, development, test, and evaluation funds amounting to $3,110,362 have been obligated at the time of the award. The 82nd Contracting Squadron, located at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, is overseeing this contractual activity (FA3020-25-C-0005). The 82nd Contracting Squadron is responsible for awarding and managing a variety of contracts, supporting the Air Force’s mission through responsive strategies and compliant sourcing.
The Air Combat Command’s Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection Directorate plays a crucial role in providing guidance, procedures, and resources for logistics, civil engineering, and security forces functions across its global operations. This directorate is vital for ensuring the readiness, maintenance, and overall support of Air Force assets.
This investment underscores the Air Force’s continued commitment to leveraging advanced technologies like 3D and Extended Reality (XR) to modernize its training and operational methodologies, ultimately enhancing readiness and efficiency for its personnel.
