V-Author product software or equivalent software compatible with preexisting Virtra V-180 Firearms Simulator.

Added: Mar 04, 2015 1:42 pm The U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground Mission Installation Contracting Command is seeking sources to provide computer sofware upgrade called V-Author product compatible with preexisting Virtra V-180 Firearms Simulator. The software will allow the Dugway Proving Ground, Directorate of Emergency Services to produce custom scenarios made from panoramic images. V-Author or equivalent software allows users of the VirTra 180 Simulation equipment to create, edit, and train with content specific to agency training objectives and environments. Program must be an easy to use application capable of almost unlimited custom scenarios, skill drills, targeting exercises and firearms courseware proven to be compatible for users of VirTra simulation products. Supplied with multiple scenes and have the ability to take real world panoramic photographs from our location and be uploaded to the software where a library of characters, props, visual effects and animated targets can be added. Use panoramic photographs of high risk locations, scenes of previous use of force incidents or use our pre-loaded environments to quickly and easily train just about anywhere using the software. System must come with its own stand alone computer system that will not need to connect to the DOA network. System will also include two day training package for at least four individuals to be training on the system. The procurement is a one-time purchase of this supply. Other pertinent information please read: A determination on the contract type, mechanism for procurement, and possible set-aside will not be made by the Government until after the market research has been completed. No proposals are being requested or accepted under this synopsis. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334111. Qualified companies are encouraged to respond. Responses should provide the following information in response to this sources sought announcement:

(1) business name and address;
(2) name of company representative and their business title;
(3) pertinent details and experience of doing this type of services
(4) business size as it relates to the NAICS code and size standard stated in this sources sought announcement;
(5) contract types typically used for these types of services;
(6) and other contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of these services, to include General Service Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedules; and/or any other Department of Defense contracts. PROCEDURES: This Request For Information (RFI) is a required component of a complete and systematic process to evaluate interested parties in order to minimize cost both to potentially interested parties and the Government. Interested sources are also encouraged to submit product literature in response to this Request for Information (RFI).
(7) Any submission of such product literature or catalog cut sheets will be treated separate from, and will have no bearing on, any subsequent evaluation of proposals submitted in response to any resulting future formal Request for Proposal. Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead (not to exceed 20 pages in length) to: U.S. Army, Dugway Proving Ground, Attn: CCMI-CH-DP (Patricia Natividad, Contract Specialist), Dugway Proving Ground, Dugway, Utah 84022-5000. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this SOURCES SOUGHT or Government use of any information provided. Elaborate proposals or pricing information are neither required nor desired. Any innovative and new conceptual ideas to achieve the stated objective are encouraged. No solicitation document exists for this request for Sources Sought. This notice is for informational purposes only; it is not a request for proposals nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended into responding to this sources sought announcement. Responses must be submitted no later than 10:00 AM MST (local prevailing time at U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah), March 14, 2015 via email patricia.s.natividad.civ@mail.mil), The point of contact concerning this sources sought action is Ms. Patricia Natividad, Contract Specialist at email patricia.s.natividad.civ@mail.mil.