Notice to sole source

This is a Notice of Intent to issue a purchase order to SiMmersion LLC., 9861 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 200, Miamisburg, OH 45342, on a sole source basis. The sole source is based on the requirement that the contractors' simulation technology uses unique role-play simulation features that are distinctive and set apart from most "soft-skill" systems available. These characteristics include the following: Non-branching logic; Extensive practice; Nearly infinite variation; Robust navigation; Speech recognition; and After-action review and extensive feedback. SIMmersion developed the simulation based training systems for the government, so they will be able to update the systems and respond to support requests for issues encountered by users and administrators.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Interested parties with the capability of meeting the proposed requirements are requested to provide an email to the Contract Specialist listed above by the response date. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. It is at the sole discretion of the NAFI to not compete on a full and open competition basis.
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