Parasim RFI.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: PARASIM (PARACHUTE SIMULATOR)

UPGRADE/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) AND NOT A SOLICITATION. This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your response to this RFI will be treated as information only. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing an acquisition strategy, or performance work statements, or specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The

Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to this RFI.

INSTRUCTION

Questions regarding this RFI should be directed to Sarah O’Neil and Marietta Fry no later than

07 May 2021. The Government requests responses to this RFI be submitted no later than 12

May 2021 3:00 PM EST.

Interested parties must send an email to sarah.oneil.1@us.af.mil and marietta.fry@us.af.mil if they are capable of fulfilling the following requirement, or if they can offer a new parachute simulator that matches what PARASIM is capable of. Due to technological advances, we would like to explore and consider other options than PARASIM if they exist. Please provide DUNS, CAGE, and/or GSA Contract number in the email.

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is looking to upgrade/repair its PARASIM Parachute Simulator. The upgrade includes the latest system software, basic head mounted display, high resolution head tracker, steering line control box, and training and installation of the new equipment. The current

PARASIM is no longer functional and is in desperate need of an upgrade. When the upgrade is completed, all pilots will be able to accomplish mandatory hanging harness training and simulated ejection sceneries. This system needs to be a stand-alone simulator capable of suspending a human being in order for them to simulate a bailout/parachuting scenario. It should be tested and approved for safe operations.

What we are looking for:

Standalone Parachute Simulator

- Parachute Simulator Frame

- Parachute Simulator Software

- Parachute Simulator Harness

- Parachute simulator Helmet mailto:sarah.oneil.1@us.af.mil

- Parachute simulator goggles

- Installation and certification of all products.

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ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Period of Performance – It will take approximately 3 days to upgrade the existing PARASIM.

Deliverables Schedule – The new hardware/software will arrive at JBLE and be delivered to worksite when the contract is approved. Contractors will arrive a few days later to upgrade/install the desired equipment.

Acceptable Standards – Basic Air Force Standards and Protocols will be followed during installation.

Acceptable Criteria – The work will be complete and acceptable when the PARASIM is operational again.