Virtual Envrionment (VE) R&D

Added: Nov 23, 2010 4:28 pm In accordance with FAR subpart 5.302, this serves as the synopsis of award.

THIS IS THE INITIAL RELEASE OF THE FORMAL Request for Proposal (RFP) No. N61339-10-R-0005.
Please be aware the "Procurement Type" block in this notice reflects "Modification/Amendment" due to the PreSolicitation Notice being erroneously posted as a solicitation. There are no ammendments to this RFP at this time.
Pease be advised that periodic access of this website is essential for obtaining updated documentation and the latest information regarding this procurement. In addition, the RFP will be available for downloading on the NAWCTSD Business Opportunities website at http://nawctsd.navair.navy.mil/EBusiness/BusOps. No paper copies of the solicitation will be available. All documents and future solicitation information will be available for download via the websites listed above.
The Government intends to award this contract by 23 April 2010.
Interested parties shall follow the instructions in the solicitation and may submit questions/comments relative to the VE requirement to Metrissianne D. Rivera, Contract Specialist, Phone (407)380-4424, email metrissianne.rivera@navy.mil. The Contracting Officer, Jane Waller, may be contacted at email jane.waller@navy.mil or telephone (407)380-4017. Collect calls will not be accepted. Foreign participation is not permitted. Added: Nov 18, 2009 9:38 am Modified: Jan 08, 2010 2:22 pmTrack Changes.

Added: Oct 28, 2009 7:43 am Modified: Jan 08, 2010 2:22 pmTrack Changes THIS IS THE INITIAL RELEASE OF THE FORMAL Request for Proposal (RFP) No. N61339-10-R-0005.



Please be aware the "Procurement Type" block in this notice reflects "Modification/Amendment" due to the PreSolicitation Notice being erroneously posted as a solicitation. There are no ammendments to this RFP at this time.



Pease be advised that periodic access of this website is essential for obtaining updated documentation and the latest information regarding this procurement. In addition, the RFP will be available for downloading on the NAWCTSD Business Opportunities website at http://nawctsd.navair.navy.mil/EBusiness/BusOps. No paper copies of the solicitation will be available. All documents and future solicitation information will be available for download via the websites listed above.



The Government intends to award this contract by 23 April 2010.



Interested parties shall follow the instructions in the solicitation and may submit questions/comments relative to the VE requirement to Metrissianne D. Rivera, Contract Specialist, Phone (407)380-4424, email metrissianne.rivera@navy.mil. The Contracting Officer, Jane Waller, may be contacted at email jane.waller@navy.mil or telephone (407)380-4017. Collect calls will not be accepted. Foreign participation is not permitted.

Added: Nov 18, 2009 9:38 am Modified: Jan 08, 2010 2:22 pmTrack Changes

AMENDMENT TO SYNOPSIS:
This is a NEW requirement to acquire the capability to perform a broad range of non-personal Research and Development (R & D) services, analyses, studies, and engineering to facilitate the customization and application of Virtual Environment (VE) technologies as identified in this synopsis. The purpose of this Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Contract is to support R & D related to VE Technology efforts for Program Directorates PDS, PDA, 46T and 4.6. Responses to the Sources Sought Notice issued on 15 July 2009 (which required potential offerors to provide their capabilities and experience and is attached for informational purposes only) formed the basis for setting aside this effort exclusively to Small Business Concerns. Since the specific requirements are unknown the award of an ID/IQ contract will allow task orders will be issued as requirements, including place and period of performance, and funding materialize.
The RFP when issued will contain sample tasks representative of the stated research areas. No draft documents will be posted at this time since all known information is included in this synopsis. Accordingly, there will be no Industry Day scheduled prior to the release of the RFP. It is anticipated that the final RFP will be issued on or about
18 December 2009 and will remain open until 5 February 2010 to allow ample time to establish a team of highly qualified contractors possessing excellent business practices and technical capabilities in order to increase responsiveness and flexibility in meeting customer needs.
All questions/comments relative to this synopsis submitted to Contract Specialist, Metrissianne D. Rivera via email (metrissianne.rivera@navy.mil) will be taken into consideration in developing the final RFP for the benefit of all potential offerors, individual responses will not be provided.
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Added: Nov 18, 2009 9:38 am AMENDMENT TO SYNOPSIS:



This is a NEW requirement to acquire the capability to perform a broad range of non-personal Research and Development (R&D) services, analyses, studies, and engineering to facilitate the customization and application of Virtual Environment (VE) technologies as identified in this synopsis. The purpose of this Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Contract is to support R&D related to VE Technology efforts for Program Directorates PDS, PDA, 46T and 4.6. Responses to the Sources Sought Notice issued on 15 July 2009 (which required potential offerors to provide their capabilities and experience and is attached for informational purposes only) formed the basis for setting aside this effort exclusively to Small Business Concerns. Since the specific requirements are unknown the award of an ID/IQ contract will allow task orders will be issued as requirements, including place and period of performance, and funding materialize.



The RFP when issued will contain sample tasks representative of the stated research areas. No draft documents will be posted at this time since all known information is included in this synopsis. Accordingly, there will be no Industry Day scheduled prior to the release of the RFP. It is anticipated that the final RFP will be issued on or about

18 December 2009 and will remain open until 5 February 2010 to allow ample time to establish a team of highly qualified contractors possessing excellent business practices and technical capabilities in order to increase responsiveness and flexibility in meeting customer needs.



All questions/comments relative to this synopsis submitted to Contract Specialist, Metrissianne D. Rivera via email (metrissianne.rivera@navy.mil) will be taken into consideration in developing the final RFP for the benefit of all potential offerors, individual responses will not be provided.

THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE FOR NON-PERSONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R & D) SERVICES, ANALYSES, STUDIES, AND ENGINEERING TO FACILITATE THE CUSTOMIZATION AND APPLICATION OF VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT (VE) TECHNOLOGIES TO SATISFY NAVY MISSION SIMULATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Reference Sources Sought Notice posted 15 July 2009 for Live, Virtual and Constructive Synthetic Training (LVCST) Research and Development, Solicitation Number: 0_8020_11289. Due to the broad nature of LVC, it was determined that examining Virtual Environments (VEs) would be more appropriate for this particular acquisition.
All upcoming postings for R & D of VEs will reference solicitation Number:"N61339-10-R-0005". The acquisition strategy is to award a single contract within the requirements of North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) 541712 (size standard is 500 employees). The Government intends to utilize other than full and open competition by setting aside this award exclusively for Small Business Concerns, in accordance with FAR Part 19.5. This will be a competitive, negotiated acquisition with contract award based upon the best value trade-off analysis evaluation criteria stipulated in Section M of the forthcoming Request for Proposal (RFP). Selection of offers for award will be based on the evaluation of written proposals. The Government reserves the right to make a single award on initial offers without discussions or no award at all. The Government is using the negotiated source selection processes contained in FAR Part 15.
The Government intends to award a basic contract with a five year ordering period with no options; the total value of this procurement is estimated at $9,750,000. The basic award will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract (ID/IQC). The contract will have provisions for Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Task Orders. The formal release of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on or about 13 November 2009 on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website: https://www.fbo.gov. Please be advised that periodic access of this website is essential for obtaining updated documentation and the latest information regarding this procurement. In addition, the RFP will be available for downloading on the NAWCTSD Business Opportunities website at http://nawctsd.navair.navy.mil/EBusiness/BusOps. No paper copies of the solicitation will be available. All documents and future solicitation information will be available for download via the websites listed above. The Government intends to award this contract by the end of February 2010. Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions/comments relative to the VE requirement to Metrissianne D. Rivera, Contract Specialist, Phone (407)380-4424, email metrissianne.rivera@navy.mil. The Contracting Officer, Jane Waller, may be contacted at email jane.waller@navy.mil or telephone (407)380-4017. Collect calls will not be accepted. Foreign participation is not permitted.
It is federally mandated that all government contractors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving an award. You may access CCR via the following URL: https://www.bpn.gov. In addition, government contractors are required to use the Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA). ORCA is a web-based system that centralizes and standardizes the collection, storage and viewing of many of the FAR required representations and certifications previously found in Solicitations. ORCA vendors now have the ability to enter and maintain their representation and certification information, at their convenience, via the website listed above. Vendors will need to review and/or update the ORCA record when changes are necessary; annually to maintain an active status.
Description of Service and Work to be Performed:
NAWCTSD requires VE R & D services that encompass the areas of applied research, advanced development, prototype development, and technology transfer.
The scope of this effort includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks: requirements analysis, engineering design, development and fabrication of Government and commercial VE technologies, integration of VE data with Government displays, and integration of other Information Technology (IT) to include computers, ancillary equipment, software, firmware, etc., to meet customer requirements.
The tasks will entail a broad range of VE research focused on the development of improved VE training technologies and methodologies, and the assessment of the degree to which new VE training and integration technologies may be applied. Detailed requirements for the VEST ID/IQC orders will be defined in the SOW for each specific Task Order (TO).
Specific technology challenges associated with VEs include: 1) Development of comprehensive, mixed reality immersive training and mission rehearsal environments, 2) Methods and standards for VE integrated, synchronized environments, 3) Multisensory presentation - visually rich, high-fidelity display augmented with aural, tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive cues, 4) Modeling to support realistic, natural interaction among VE participants, 5) Validated methodologies for collaborative training and rehearsal VEs, 6) Web-based VE Training Systems and Development of accepted standards for VE Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV & A).
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Added: Oct 28, 2009 7:43 am Modified: Oct 29, 2009 2:02 pmTrack Changes THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE FOR NON-PERSONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) SERVICES, ANALYSES, STUDIES, AND ENGINEERING TO FACILITATE THE CUSTOMIZATION AND APPLICATION OF VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT (VE) TECHNOLOGIES TO SATISFY NAVY MISSION SIMULATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Reference Sources Sought Notice posted 15 July 2009 for Live, Virtual and Constructive Synthetic Training (LVCST) Research and Development, Solicitation Number: 0_8020_11289. Due to the broad nature of LVC, it was determined that examining Virtual Environments (VEs) would be more appropriate for this particular acquisition.



All upcoming postings for R&D of VEs will reference solicitation Number:"N61339-10-R-0005". The acquisition strategy is to award a single contract within the requirements of North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) 541712 (size standard is 500 employees). The Government intends to utilize other than full and open competition by setting aside this award exclusively for Small Business Concerns, in accordance with FAR Part 19.5. This will be a competitive, negotiated acquisition with contract award based upon the best value trade-off analysis evaluation criteria stipulated in Section M of the forthcoming Request for Proposal (RFP). Selection of offers for award will be based on the evaluation of written proposals. The Government reserves the right to make a single award on initial offers without discussions or no award at all. The Government is using the negotiated source selection processes contained in FAR Part 15.



The Government intends to award a basic contract with a five year ordering period with no options; the total value of this procurement is estimated at $9,750,000. The basic award will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract (ID/IQC). The contract will have provisions for Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Task Orders. The formal release of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on or about 13 November 2009 on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website: https://www.fbo.gov. Please be advised that periodic access of this website is essential for obtaining updated documentation and the latest information regarding this procurement. In addition, the RFP will be available for downloading on the NAWCTSD Business Opportunities website at http://nawctsd.navair.navy.mil/EBusiness/BusOps. No paper copies of the solicitation will be available. All documents and future solicitation information will be available for download via the websites listed above. The Government intends to award this contract by the end of February 2010. Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions/comments relative to the VE requirement to Metrissianne D. Rivera, Contract Specialist, Phone (407)380-4424, email metrissianne.rivera@navy.mil. The Contracting Officer, Jane Waller, may be contacted at email jane.waller@navy.mil or telephone (407)380-4017. Collect calls will not be accepted. Foreign participation is not permitted.



It is federally mandated that all government contractors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving an award. You may access CCR via the following URL: https://www.bpn.gov. In addition, government contractors are required to use the Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA). ORCA is a web-based system that centralizes and standardizes the collection, storage and viewing of many of the FAR required representations and certifications previously found in Solicitations. ORCA vendors now have the ability to enter and maintain their representation and certification information, at their convenience, via the website listed above. Vendors will need to review and/or update the ORCA record when changes are necessary; annually to maintain an active status.



Description of Service and Work to be Performed:



NAWCTSD requires VE R&D services that encompass the areas of applied research, advanced development, prototype development, and technology transfer.

The scope of this effort includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks: requirements analysis, engineering design, development and fabrication of Government and commercial VE technologies, integration of VE data with Government displays, and integration of other Information Technology (IT) to include computers, ancillary equipment, software, firmware, etc., to meet customer requirements.

The tasks will entail a broad range of VE research focused on the development of improved VE training technologies and methodologies, and the assessment of the degree to which new VE training and integration technologies may be applied. Detailed requirements for the VEST ID/IQC orders will be defined in the SOW for each specific Task Order (TO).

Specific technology challenges associated with VEs include: 1) Development of comprehensive, mixed reality immersive training and mission rehearsal environments, 2) Methods and standards for VE integrated, synchronized environments, 3) Multisensory presentation - visually rich, high-fidelity display augmented with aural, tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive cues, 4) Modeling to support realistic, natural interaction among VE participants, 5) Validated methodologies for collaborative training and rehearsal VEs, 6) Web-based VE Training Systems and Development of accepted standards for VE Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A).

THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE FOR NON-PERSONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R & D) SERVICES, ANALYSES, STUDIES, AND ENGINEERING TO FACILITATE THE CUSTOMIZATION AND APPLICATION OF VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT (VE) TECHNOLOGIES TO SATISFY NAVY MISSION SIMULATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Reference Sources Sought Notice posted 15 July 2009 for Live, Virtual and Constructive Synthetic Training (LVCST) Research and Development, Solicitation Number: 0_8020_11289. Due to the broad nature of LVC, it was determined that examining Virtual Environments (VEs) would be more appropriate for this particular acquisition.
All upcoming postings for R & D of VEs will reference solicitation Number:"N61339-10-R-0005". The acquisition strategy is to award a single contract within the requirements of North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) 541712 (size standard is 500 employees). The Government intends to utilize other than full and open competition by setting aside this award exclusively for Small Business Concerns, in accordance with FAR Part 19.5. This will be a competitive, negotiated acquisition with contract award based upon the best value trade-off analysis evaluation criteria stipulated in Section M of the forthcoming Request for Proposal (RFP). Selection of offers for award will be based on the evaluation of written proposals. The Government reserves the right to make a single award on initial offers without discussions or no award at all. The Government is using the negotiated source selection processes contained in FAR Part 15.
The Government intends to award a basic contract with a five year ordering period with no options. The total value of this procurement is estimated at $9,750,000. The basic award will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract (ID/IQC). The contract will have provisions for Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Task Orders. The formal release of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on or about 13 November 2009 on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website: https://www.fbo.gov. Please be advised that periodic access of this website is essential for obtaining updated documentation and the latest information regarding this procurement. In addition, the RFP will be available for downloading on the NAWCTSD Business Opportunities website at http://nawctsd.navair.navy.mil/EBusiness/BusOps. No paper copies of the solicitation will be available. All documents and future solicitation information will be available for download via the websites listed above. The Government intends to award this contract by the end of February 2010. Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions/comments relative to the VE requirement to Metrissianne D. Rivera, Contract Specialist, Phone (407)380-4424, email metrissianne.rivera@navy.mil. The Contracting Officer, Jane Waller, may be contacted at email jane.waller@navy.mil or telephone (407)380-4017. Collect calls will not be accepted. Foreign participation is not permitted.
It is federally mandated that all government contractors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving an award. You may access CCR via the following URL: https://www.bpn.gov. In addition, government contractors are required to use the Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA). ORCA is a web-based system that centralizes and standardizes the collection, storage and viewing of many of the FAR required representations and certifications previously found in Solicitations. ORCA vendors now have the ability to enter and maintain their representation and certification information, at their convenience, via the website listed above. Vendors will need to review and/or update the ORCA record when changes are necessary; annually to maintain an active status.
Description of Service and Work to be Performed:
NAWCTSD requires VE R & D services that encompass the areas of applied research, advanced development, prototype development, and technology transfer.
The scope of this effort includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks: requirements analysis, engineering design, development and fabrication of Government and commercial VE technologies, integration of VE data with Government displays, and integration of other Information Technology (IT) to include computers, ancillary equipment, software, firmware, etc., to meet customer requirements.
The tasks will entail a broad range of VE research focused on the development of improved VE training technologies and methodologies, and the assessment of the degree to which new VE training and integration technologies may be applied. Detailed requirements for the VEST ID/IQC orders will be defined in the SOW for each specific Task Order (TO).
Specific technology challenges associated with VEs include: 1) Development of comprehensive, mixed reality immersive training and mission rehearsal environments, 2) Methods and standards for VE integrated, synchronized environments, 3) Multisensory presentation - visually rich, high-fidelity display augmented with aural, tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive cues, 4) Modeling to support realistic, natural interaction among VE participants, 5) Validated methodologies for collaborative training and rehearsal VEs, 6) Web-based VE Training Systems and Development of accepted standards for VE Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV & A).
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Added: Oct 28, 2009 7:43 am Modified: Oct 29, 2009 1:54 pmTrack Changes THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE FOR NON-PERSONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) SERVICES, ANALYSES, STUDIES, AND ENGINEERING TO FACILITATE THE CUSTOMIZATION AND APPLICATION OF VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT (VE) TECHNOLOGIES TO SATISFY NAVY MISSION SIMULATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Reference Sources Sought Notice posted 15 July 2009 for Live, Virtual and Constructive Synthetic Training (LVCST) Research and Development, Solicitation Number: 0_8020_11289. Due to the broad nature of LVC, it was determined that examining Virtual Environments (VEs) would be more appropriate for this particular acquisition.



All upcoming postings for R&D of VEs will reference solicitation Number:"N61339-10-R-0005". The acquisition strategy is to award a single contract within the requirements of North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) 541712 (size standard is 500 employees). The Government intends to utilize other than full and open competition by setting aside this award exclusively for Small Business Concerns, in accordance with FAR Part 19.5. This will be a competitive, negotiated acquisition with contract award based upon the best value trade-off analysis evaluation criteria stipulated in Section M of the forthcoming Request for Proposal (RFP). Selection of offers for award will be based on the evaluation of written proposals. The Government reserves the right to make a single award on initial offers without discussions or no award at all. The Government is using the negotiated source selection processes contained in FAR Part 15.



The Government intends to award a basic contract with a five year ordering period with no options. The total value of this procurement is estimated at $9,750,000. The basic award will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract (ID/IQC). The contract will have provisions for Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Task Orders. The formal release of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on or about 13 November 2009 on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website: https://www.fbo.gov. Please be advised that periodic access of this website is essential for obtaining updated documentation and the latest information regarding this procurement. In addition, the RFP will be available for downloading on the NAWCTSD Business Opportunities website at http://nawctsd.navair.navy.mil/EBusiness/BusOps. No paper copies of the solicitation will be available. All documents and future solicitation information will be available for download via the websites listed above. The Government intends to award this contract by the end of February 2010. Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions/comments relative to the VE requirement to Metrissianne D. Rivera, Contract Specialist, Phone (407)380-4424, email metrissianne.rivera@navy.mil. The Contracting Officer, Jane Waller, may be contacted at email jane.waller@navy.mil or telephone (407)380-4017. Collect calls will not be accepted. Foreign participation is not permitted.



It is federally mandated that all government contractors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving an award. You may access CCR via the following URL: https://www.bpn.gov. In addition, government contractors are required to use the Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA). ORCA is a web-based system that centralizes and standardizes the collection, storage and viewing of many of the FAR required representations and certifications previously found in Solicitations. ORCA vendors now have the ability to enter and maintain their representation and certification information, at their convenience, via the website listed above. Vendors will need to review and/or update the ORCA record when changes are necessary; annually to maintain an active status.



Description of Service and Work to be Performed:



NAWCTSD requires VE R&D services that encompass the areas of applied research, advanced development, prototype development, and technology transfer.

The scope of this effort includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks: requirements analysis, engineering design, development and fabrication of Government and commercial VE technologies, integration of VE data with Government displays, and integration of other Information Technology (IT) to include computers, ancillary equipment, software, firmware, etc., to meet customer requirements.

The tasks will entail a broad range of VE research focused on the development of improved VE training technologies and methodologies, and the assessment of the degree to which new VE training and integration technologies may be applied. Detailed requirements for the VEST ID/IQC orders will be defined in the SOW for each specific Task Order (TO).

Specific technology challenges associated with VEs include: 1) Development of comprehensive, mixed reality immersive training and mission rehearsal environments, 2) Methods and standards for VE integrated, synchronized environments, 3) Multisensory presentation - visually rich, high-fidelity display augmented with aural, tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive cues, 4) Modeling to support realistic, natural interaction among VE participants, 5) Validated methodologies for collaborative training and rehearsal VEs, 6) Web-based VE Training Systems and Development of accepted standards for VE Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A).

THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE FOR NON-PERSONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R & D) SERVICES, ANALYSES, STUDIES, AND ENGINEERING TO FACILITATE THE CUSTOMIZATION AND APPLICATION OF VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT (VE) TECHNOLOGIES TO SATISFY NAVY MISSION SIMULATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Reference Sources Sought Notice posted 15 July 2009 for Live, Virtual and Constructive Synthetic Training (LVCST) Research and Development, Solicitation Number: 0_8020_11289. Due to the broad nature of LVC, it was determined that examining Virtual Environments (VEs) would be more appropriate for this particular acquisition.
All upcoming postings for R & D of VEs will reference solicitation Number:"N61339-10-R-0005". The acquisition strategy is to award a single contract within the requirements of North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) 541712 (size standard is 500 employees). The Government intends to utilize other than full and open competition by setting aside this award exclusively for Small Business Concerns, in accordance with FAR Part 19.5. This will be a competitive, negotiated acquisition with contract award based upon the best value trade-off analysis evaluation criteria stipulated in Section M of the forthcoming Request for Proposal (RFP). Selection of offers for award will be based on the evaluation of written proposals. The Government reserves the right to make a single award on initial offers without discussions or no award at all. The Government is using the negotiated source selection processes contained in FAR Part 15.
The Government intends to award a basic contract with a five year ordering period with no options. The basic award will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract (ID/IQC). The contract will have provisions for Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Task Orders. The formal release of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on or about 13 November 2009 on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website: https://www.fbo.gov. Please be advised that periodic access of this website is essential for obtaining updated documentation and the latest information regarding this procurement. In addition, the RFP will be available for downloading on the NAWCTSD Business Opportunities website at http://nawctsd.navair.navy.mil/EBusiness/BusOps. No paper copies of the solicitation will be available. All documents and future solicitation information will be available for download via the websites listed above. The Government intends to award this contract by the end of February 2010. Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions/comments relative to the VE requirement to Metrissianne D. Rivera, Contract Specialist, Phone (407)380-4424, email metrissianne.rivera@navy.mil. The Contracting Officer, Jane Waller, may be contacted at email jane.waller@navy.mil or telephone (407)380-4017. Collect calls will not be accepted. Foreign participation is not permitted.
It is federally mandated that all government contractors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving an award. You may access CCR via the following URL: https://www.bpn.gov. In addition, government contractors are required to use the Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA). ORCA is a web-based system that centralizes and standardizes the collection, storage and viewing of many of the FAR required representations and certifications previously found in Solicitations. ORCA vendors now have the ability to enter and maintain their representation and certification information, at their convenience, via the website listed above. Vendors will need to review and/or update the ORCA record when changes are necessary; annually to maintain an active status.
Description of Service and Work to be Performed:
NAWCTSD requires VE R & D services that encompass the areas of applied research, advanced development, prototype development, and technology transfer.
The scope of this effort includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks: requirements analysis, engineering design, development and fabrication of Government and commercial VE technologies, integration of VE data with Government displays, and integration of other Information Technology (IT) to include computers, ancillary equipment, software, firmware, etc., to meet customer requirements.
The tasks will entail a broad range of VE research focused on the development of improved VE training technologies and methodologies, and the assessment of the degree to which new VE training and integration technologies may be applied. Detailed requirements for the VEST ID/IQC orders will be defined in the SOW for each specific Task Order (TO).
Specific technology challenges associated with VEs include: 1) Development of comprehensive, mixed reality immersive training and mission rehearsal environments, 2) Methods and standards for VE integrated, synchronized environments, 3) Multisensory presentation - visually rich, high-fidelity display augmented with aural, tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive cues, 4) Modeling to support realistic, natural interaction among VE participants, 5) Validated methodologies for collaborative training and rehearsal VEs, 6) Web-based VE Training Systems and Development of accepted standards for VE Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV & A).
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Added: Oct 28, 2009 7:43 am THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE FOR NON-PERSONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) SERVICES, ANALYSES, STUDIES, AND ENGINEERING TO FACILITATE THE CUSTOMIZATION AND APPLICATION OF VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT (VE) TECHNOLOGIES TO SATISFY NAVY MISSION SIMULATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Reference Sources Sought Notice posted 15 July 2009 for Live, Virtual and Constructive Synthetic Training (LVCST) Research and Development, Solicitation Number: 0_8020_11289. Due to the broad nature of LVC, it was determined that examining Virtual Environments (VEs) would be more appropriate for this particular acquisition.



All upcoming postings for R&D of VEs will reference solicitation Number:"N61339-10-R-0005". The acquisition strategy is to award a single contract within the requirements of North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) 541712 (size standard is 500 employees). The Government intends to utilize other than full and open competition by setting aside this award exclusively for Small Business Concerns, in accordance with FAR Part 19.5. This will be a competitive, negotiated acquisition with contract award based upon the best value trade-off analysis evaluation criteria stipulated in Section M of the forthcoming Request for Proposal (RFP). Selection of offers for award will be based on the evaluation of written proposals. The Government reserves the right to make a single award on initial offers without discussions or no award at all. The Government is using the negotiated source selection processes contained in FAR Part 15.



The Government intends to award a basic contract with a five year ordering period with no options. The basic award will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract (ID/IQC). The contract will have provisions for Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Task Orders. The formal release of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on or about 13 November 2009 on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website: https://www.fbo.gov. Please be advised that periodic access of this website is essential for obtaining updated documentation and the latest information regarding this procurement. In addition, the RFP will be available for downloading on the NAWCTSD Business Opportunities website at http://nawctsd.navair.navy.mil/EBusiness/BusOps. No paper copies of the solicitation will be available. All documents and future solicitation information will be available for download via the websites listed above. The Government intends to award this contract by the end of February 2010. Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions/comments relative to the VE requirement to Metrissianne D. Rivera, Contract Specialist, Phone (407)380-4424, email metrissianne.rivera@navy.mil. The Contracting Officer, Jane Waller, may be contacted at email jane.waller@navy.mil or telephone (407)380-4017. Collect calls will not be accepted. Foreign participation is not permitted.



It is federally mandated that all government contractors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving an award. You may access CCR via the following URL: https://www.bpn.gov. In addition, government contractors are required to use the Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA). ORCA is a web-based system that centralizes and standardizes the collection, storage and viewing of many of the FAR required representations and certifications previously found in Solicitations. ORCA vendors now have the ability to enter and maintain their representation and certification information, at their convenience, via the website listed above. Vendors will need to review and/or update the ORCA record when changes are necessary; annually to maintain an active status.



Description of Service and Work to be Performed:



NAWCTSD requires VE R&D services that encompass the areas of applied research, advanced development, prototype development, and technology transfer.

The scope of this effort includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks: requirements analysis, engineering design, development and fabrication of Government and commercial VE technologies, integration of VE data with Government displays, and integration of other Information Technology (IT) to include computers, ancillary equipment, software, firmware, etc., to meet customer requirements.

The tasks will entail a broad range of VE research focused on the development of improved VE training technologies and methodologies, and the assessment of the degree to which new VE training and integration technologies may be applied. Detailed requirements for the VEST ID/IQC orders will be defined in the SOW for each specific Task Order (TO).

Specific technology challenges associated with VEs include: 1) Development of comprehensive, mixed reality immersive training and mission rehearsal environments, 2) Methods and standards for VE integrated, synchronized environments, 3) Multisensory presentation - visually rich, high-fidelity display augmented with aural, tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive cues, 4) Modeling to support realistic, natural interaction among VE participants, 5) Validated methodologies for collaborative training and rehearsal VEs, 6) Web-based VE Training Systems and Development of accepted standards for VE Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A).