Deskside Virtual Reality Database Stations with pC-NOVA Integration

Added: Sep 21, 2017 2:44 pm Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC), Training Systems Division (TSD) intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order to Aechelon Technology, Inc. for two (2) Deskside Virtual Reality (VR) Database Familiarization Stations integrated with pC-NOVA image and data generator with Integration Support for estimated award amount of $80,000. The Deskside VR Stations will be integrated to support new air platform with visuals to train aviators for second and third familiarization (FAM) flights for the Chief of Naval Aviation Training (CNATRA).



This procurement is being solicited with an associated North American Classification System (NAICS) code of 334111(Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and a single standard of 1250 employees.



The solicitation number is N61340-17-R-NOVA



A written quotation will be requested to purchase:



CLIN 0001: pC-NOVA integrated Deskside VR Database Station – QTY1

CLIN 0002: pC-NOVA integrated Deskside VR Database Station – QTY1

CLIN 0003: Integration support of pC-NOVA Deskside VR Database Station



Delivery of CLIN 0001 and 0002 shall be made no later than 90 days after contract award



FOB destination to:



Naval Air Station Training System Division: 12211 Science Dr.

Orlando, FL 32826 (CLIN 0001)

Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Address: 7511 Uss Enterprise St, Milton, FL 32570. (CLIN 0002)



This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. It is a notice that outlines the Government’s intent to contract on a sole source basis with Aechelon Technology, Inc. Aechelon is the sole manufacturer and seller of the Deskside VR Database Stations that supports a high-end, desk-side PC running, pC-NOVA. Additionally, Aechelon is the only source which is currently compatible with the existing CNATRA Simulator Host and IG Interface software. IG servers may be available through other sources, however a change to a vendor other than Aechelon will require modification to the host and functional IG interface software and require significant labor costs, hiring of additional personnel and require additional testing.





All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. This notice of intent is neither a request for competitive proposals nor a solicitation of offers. Matters pertaining to this notification may be directed to Ricardo Elias at 407-380-4101 or via email at Ricardo.L.Elias@navy.mil. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. No solicitation document will be made available via the GPE.



Contracting Office Address:



Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division

12211 Science Drive Code 25342

Orlando, FL, 32826-3224

Point of Contact:

Ricardo Elias, Contract Specialist, 407-380-4101, Ricardo.L.Elias@navy.mil