Brand-Name-JA-Welding-Simulator-Redacted.pdf

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This document is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification for a virtual reality welding training simulator. The requirement is to provide the 354th MXS with a VRTEX 360 Virtual Reality Welding Training Simulator from Lincoln Electric, or an equivalent, to reduce waste of materials, gas, and man-hours by providing realistic welding training. The simulator will simulate welding puddle, sparks, slag, grinding, and weld cooling, as well as welding discontinuities and a virtual bend test. The related federal contract opportunity is for an Updated Welding Simulator, solicitation number FA500424Q0043-1, seeking a VRTEX 360 or equivalent with specific capabilities including oxyfuel cutting, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and SMAW welding processes, multiple weld positions, coupons, and a bend test simulation, for use by the Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces.

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Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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The requirement aims to provide the 354th MXS with an VRTEX 360Virtual Reality Welding Training Simulator that provides realistic training for Metals Tech personnel. The requirement will reduce the waste of material, gas, and man hours by providing the following:

-Realistic puddle and actual welding sound helps welders learn to respond and adjust welding technique.

-Simulates sparks, slag, grinding and weld cooling.

-Welding discontinuities appear when improper welding technique is used.

-Virtual bend test provides results instantly and reveals what causes a weld to pass or fail.

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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