NAWCTSD Orlando intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis, a contract for the procurement of twenty-eight software upgrades with Windows 10 and Parasim Version 6.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Orlando intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis, a contract for the procurement of twenty-eight software upgrades with Windows 10 and Parasim Version 6 for inclusion in the Parachute Descent Virtual Reality Trainer (PDVRT) under authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The PDVRT is a simulator that provides training for airborne premeditated, static-line and freefall operations and for aircrew emergency bailout and ejection. This training system in its current state utilizes Parasim software 2.5 which operates on the Windows XP platform.

DOD cybersecurity requirements per November 20th, 2015 mitigation to Microsoft Windows 10 Memorandum requires all previous versions of Windows be updated to Windows 10. The currently utilized version of Parasim software is not compatible with Windows 10, dictating that the training software be updated to the latest version Parasim Version 6. The PDVRT and the accompanying Parasim software is solely manufactured and distributed by Systems Technology, Inc.(STI).

Upgrading the existing twenty-eight trainers includes new computer systems (1 for each training station) with Windows 10 and Parasim Versions 6 software pre-installed; and all required hardware upgrades. Additionally, it provides software updates for the Parasim software over the life of the system and installation and travel costs for STI to perform the upgrade at all 8 sites.

FAR Part 12.101(b) states that “agencies shall acquire commercial items or non-developmental items when they are available to meet the needs of the agency.†Since Parasim Version 6 is the only commercial item that is compatible with the PDVRT, this acquisition will be sole source.

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 Systems Technology, Inc. Interested sources desiring to contest this synopsis may do so by asserting its supportable rationale via email to Carly Galloway, Carly.Galloway@navy.mil in an electronic format that is compatible with Word 2010, no later than 21 December 2015 at 1300 EST. 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 is available. If no written contest to this synopsis is received, a Justification and Approval (J and A) in accordance with FAR Part 6.303 based on the rationale provided above will be initiated.





Contracting Office Address:

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division

12211 Science Drive Code 25342

Orlando, FL, 32826-3224



Point of Contact(s):

Gregory Dougherty, Procurement Contracting Officer, 407-380-8419, Gregory.Dougherty@navy.mil

Carly Galloway, Contract Specialist, 407-380-8255, Carly.Galloway@navy.mil