The Maritime Administration awarded a purchase order to Q4 Services, Inc., a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, on September 22, 2026, for $463,800 to design and build a Full Mission Ship Simulator projection system replacement at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. The order carries a Total Small Business set-aside and is firm fixed price.
The system comprises nine operational projectors (seven forward-facing, two aft-facing) plus two spares, specified as Panasonic PT-REQ12LBU or equivalent, with 3840x2400 pixel resolution, 12,000 lumens, and 20,000:1 contrast ratio. The contractor must deliver camera-based projection mapping software with automatic warp and blend capabilities, edge blending for curved screens, and a touchpad programmable controller compatible with Kongsberg Maritime K-Sim Navigation. Installation must occur within seven consecutive business days. The contract includes a five-year warranty and five-year maintenance agreement with at least two annual site visits for recalibration, on-site training, and comprehensive technical documentation. Ultimate completion is September 21, 2027. Work location is Great Neck, New York.