Multi-Level Security Scalable Unified Storage System to support the multi-level security requirements of the 14 existing Aechelon Visual Image Generators in support of the F-35 Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) program

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in support of the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) is seeking sources that can provide a Multi-Level Security Scalable Unified Storage System to support the multi-level security requirements of the 14 existing Aechelon Visual Image Generators in support of the F-35 Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) program at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

Acquisition of the equipment and non-recurring engineering support necessary to integrate this equipment within the JSE architecture is required.

Hardware Required (Hardware must support the storage and streaming of video and work in conjunction with the 14 existing Aechelon Visual Image Generators that provide the simulated Out-The-Window (OTW) and sensor imagery required by the F-35 aircraft simulators):
Description Quantity
Nexus 3 Unified Scalable Storage System, 1 level, QTY 1
Additional storage levels, QTY 2

Support Required:
Integration Services including Nexus3 configuration and reconfiguration of existing Image Generators for stateless bootable operation.
The Government does not possess the technical data to manufacture the required hardware or the technical data required to perform the non-recurring integration support necessary to integrate this equipment within the JSE architecture.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Navy is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) Website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

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