Notice of Intent to Single Source for the Follow-on Simulation Software Support with Licensing for the Advanced Unmanned Aircraft System Research Simulator (AURS) Simulation Engine and Development Environment for AMEN II

NOTICE OF DECISION TO CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE SOURCE: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, intends to award a single source contract to SimiGon, Inc. to provide follow-on unmanned aircraft system (UAS) simulation engine and development environment system Simulation Software Support with the associated Licensing to be integrated into the Unmanned Aircraft System Research Simulator, an UAS simulator. The single source vendor is the only known source available that can provide the simulation software support with licensing.



Purpose of the Announcement: In accordance with the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy 3.2.2.4, the purpose of this announcement is to inform industry of the basis of the FAA’s decision to contract with a selected source via single source procedures.



SimiGon is the developer and the sole distributor of its systems across the United States.



The proposed NAICS code for this acquisition is 333318, Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, with a size standard of $1,000 employees.



This announcement is for informational purposes only, not a Solicitation/Request for Proposal. A competitive solicitation is not available for this procurement. All questions pertaining to this announcement should be addressed in writing to the Contract Specialist, Stephanie Riddle, at email address Stephanie.riddle@faa.gov or mailing address FAA, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Non-Franchise Acquisition Division (AAQ-811), P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125 no later than 2:00 pm CT Wednesday, January 10, 2018. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.



This Notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, has a program to assist small businesses, small businesses owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women-owned concerns to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $750,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169.



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