RTDS Real Time Simulator.
This pre-solicitation notice seeks to procure hardware, software, and services related to Real Time Simulator technology from the Canadian Commercial Corporation and its subcontractor RTDS Technologies, Inc. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division intends to directly award a contract to acquire two NovaCor Cubicles, three NovaCor Chassis enabled with processing cores, various I/O cards, networking equipment, and a software site license. Final factory acceptance testing will take place in Winnipeg, followed by a five day on-site installation, commissioning, and training period. Questions must be submitted by October 22, 2020, as the agency intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1.
The opportunity has no set-aside designation. The solicitation is expected to include NAICS code 541511 and PSC code D302 for hardware and software to support scientific research and development. The pre-solicitation notice does not provide budget details but indicates the agency seeks to directly award a contract to the Canadian Commercial Corporation and RTDS Technologies to acquire Real Time Simulator equipment, software, and integration services. Key details specify procurement of hardware capable of processing a total of ten cores alongside various I/O cards to integrate the simulators upon delivery and installation at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division.
N6449821R4004 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
10/9/20, 2:36 PM RTDS Real Time Simulator.
The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division published a Limited/Sole Source Justification Notice to procure three NovaCor Real-Time Simulator Chassis from RTDS Technologies, Inc. along with related input/output cards, communication equipment, and an unlimited RSCAD software license. The total estimated value was $590,850 to be funded by FY20 RDT&E funds, with delivery within three months of award. A pre-solicitation notice and sources sought notice were released in October 2020 but no other potential sources were identified that could meet the proprietary real-time simulation software requirement aside from RTDS. The contract was awarded sole source to Canadian Commercial Corporation on behalf of RTDS Technologies, Inc. on December 18, 2020 under solicitation N6449821C4003 for an unknown amount.
N6449821C4003 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
12/21/20, 4:12 PM RDTS Real Time Simulator.
This notice seeks to procure hardware, software, and services for a real time simulator from the Canadian Commercial Corporation via its subcontractor RDTS Technologies of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division intends to acquire two cubicles, three chassis with enabled processor cores, various input/output cards, networking equipment, software licenses, and installation/training services. Only the listed source will be solicited and negotiated with under the single-source authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties must submit a capability statement by June 2, 2020.
There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The goods and services appear to fall under NAICS code 541511 and PSC code D302. The potential incumbent is RDTS Technologies, which would provide the hardware, software, and on-site support. The notice does not specify an estimated value but seeks a fully functioning real time simulator. All questions must be directed to the point of contact via email only, with responses due by June 3, 2020 to determine whether this will be competed.
N6449820R4063 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
5/21/20, 8:49 AM RTDS Real Time Simulator.
The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command published a Special Notice announcing a sole source contract award to Canadian Commercial Corporation for provision of a RTDS Real Time Simulator system. The $588,125 firm-fixed-price contract was awarded on December 21, 2020 with a performance period ending January 21, 2021.
The Special Notice provides details of the sole source contract awarded to Canadian Commercial Corporation for a RTDS Real Time Simulator. Interested parties can find a memorandum attached to the notice justifying the use of other than full and open competition procedures for this requirement. No set-aside provisions were utilized for this opportunity which was open to Canadian Commercial Corporation due to their ability to provide the specified simulator system. The contract represents a small purchase to acquire a real time digital simulator to support the Department of the Navy's testing and analysis needs.
N6449821C4003 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
12/21/20, 4:14 PM